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5 Fall-Flowering Trees to Plant in October – Bring Color and Fragrance to Your Cool-Season GardenThese trees can brighten up colder days and provide food for hummingbirds and wildlife all fall
By Drew Swainston Published
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Your Bird Feeder Is Suddenly Empty? This Common Fall Mistake Could Be Keeping Birds AwayDiscover how best to support backyard birds in the fall
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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I Tried Mrs. Meyer's New Fall Cleaning Range − The All-Natural, Limited-Edition Essentials Filled My Home With the Scents of the SeasonEach product is cruelty-free and made with essential oils
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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7 Shrubs and Trees You Should Never Prune in October – Or You Could Sacrifice Next Spring’s BloomsKeep the pruners away from anything that flowers in spring, unless for one specific reason
By Drew Swainston Published
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Stop Painting Your Bathroom White – Designers Say Color Drenching is the Chicest Way To Create a Cozy, Calming SpaceAnd the projects that prove how sophisticated it can be
By Molly Malsom Published
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Bring These 7 Tender Plants Indoors Before the First October Frost – to Help Them Survive the WinterAct fast to move these plants before the temperatures drop
By Drew Swainston Published
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The H&G 100 Fall 2026 – Our Definitive Guide to the Best in Home Design this SeasonWe've put together a special issue celebrating our favorite finds after years of sourcing, testing, and living with hundreds of products. From pieces for a sanctuary-like bedroom to elevated kitchen essentials, discover the things that bring style and comfort into every corner of your home
By Homes & Gardens Published
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If You Grow Hydrangeas, October Is the Month to Put Down Your PrunersThe one pruning secret experts need you need to know
By Jill Morgan Published
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Bees Are Seeking Out Hummingbird Feeders for Fall Nectar – How to Keep Them Away Without Leaving Them HungryIt's all about providing alternative nectar sources elsewhere in your yard
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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A Recipe for Wellness – Designing a Kitchen That Helps You Live BetterThey say the kitchen is the heart of the home – but if you ask me, it's so much more than that
By Stephanie Larsen Published
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How to Design a Pantry That’s as Beautiful as It Is FunctionalLearn how to design the perfect pantry for an efficient and neat space
By Linda Clayton Last updated
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7 Walk-In Shower Mistakes Designers Say You Need To Avoid – and What To Do InsteadThe do's and don'ts for an elevated design
By Molly Malsom Published
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Sleep Number's Plush Blanket Is the Cozy Guest Bedroom Upgrade to Make This Fall – Shoppers Say It's 'Like a Cloud'The festive red Rose colorway is now half price
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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The Backyard Habitat You Can Create in One Afternoon for Winter Wildlife – Before Frost ArrivesA brush pile is used by squirrels, birds, insects, and amphibians alike
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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How to Repot Houseplants in 5 Easy Steps – Give Them More Room to Grow Bigger and HealthierIf your houseplant looks a little sad, it might just need repotting
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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Why You Should Chop and Drop – the Quickest Way to Mulch Beds and Feed Your SoilSpeed up the job of clearing flower beds at the end of the season – plus learn how to embrace chop and drop gardening year-round
By Drew Swainston Published
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Are You Under-Lighting Your Living Room? Here’s How Many Lamps You Actually Need for a Cozier SpaceIs there a magic number? Designers deliberate on how many lighting sources to use and where to use them
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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My Fall Baking Is Moving to the Air Fryer – These Glass Dishes Make Non-Toxic Treats So Much EasierI'm freeing up the oven for hosting feasts this season
By Chiana Dickson Published
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Bees Swarm to This Flower in October for Vibrant, Life-Giving Blooms – And It Deserves a Spot in Your YardWhy every fall yard needs glorious goldenrod
By Jill Morgan Published
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This Clever Raised Bed Cover Helps You Grow for Longer – Frost Doesn't Have to Mean the End of Your HarvestWhy a simple cover makes a big difference when growing in raised beds
By Drew Swainston Published
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5 Things Your Coneflowers Need in October – Do This Before Frost to Help Flowers Return Stronger Next YearDon't remove all the seedheads – backyard birds rely on them for food
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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This Colorful Fall Porch Plant Looks Beautiful Long After Your Mums Have Faded – And It's Frost Hardy, TooCreate long-lasting doorstep container displays with this cold-weather star plant
By Francesca Clarke Published
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Don't Put Your Garden to Bed for Winter Until You've Done These 6 Things, Say Gardening ProsIt’s time to start getting the garden ready for winter – here are some jobs not to forget
By Drew Swainston Published
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How to Help Overwintering Garden Bees in October – 7 Simple Ways to Support These Industrious InsectsExperts explain how to preserve native wild bee habitat for a beautiful pollinator garden
By Jacky Parker Published
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Lift and Store These 6 Plants Before October’s First Frost – For Another Spectacular Display Next YearGive these summer stars a safe winter and they’ll be ready to steal the show again
By Ross Pearson Published
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If You Grow Dahlias, Don’t Wait Too Long to Do These 5 October Jobs – It’s Time to Get Them Ready for WinterFrost is just around the corner – here's how to help your dahlias through the seasonal shift
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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6 Trees to Prune in October to Help Prevent Winter Storm DamageLimbs over buildings, structures, driveways, or walkways may be in need of action
By Drew Swainston Published
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Can You Plant Grass Seed in October? Here's How to Fix Bare Spots Before WinterThere are still opportunities to sow, but check the temperatures before to avoid wasting your time
By Drew Swainston Published
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Gray Kitchens Can Feel Cold – but Farrow & Ball Pigeon Shows How the Right Undertones Can Bring Warmth and Quiet SophisticationDesigners swear by this green-gray to add instant age and charm to a kitchen
By Molly Malsom Published
