<![CDATA[ Latest from Homes & Gardens in Seasonal-gardening ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/tag/seasonal-gardening Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ What to Plant in May – For a Garden That Practically Looks After Itself Throughout the Summer ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/what-to-plant-in-may-2026 mWmxBpK8zdZ8bRoP46btcQ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ What a Fig Tree Needs in April For Succulent Summer Fruits and Lush Foliage ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/what-a-fig-tree-needs-in-april mKTSFYLEDZbcMUEp2rfpHY Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ What to Do With Forsythia in April – 3 Jobs to Do Now to Guarantee Glorious Displays Next Spring ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/what-to-do-with-forsythia-in-april 9NCT6wi5uXpNmPJaz9yszi Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Don’t Forget to Fertilize These Plants in April – For Bountiful Displays and Bigger Blooms ]]> 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Cloche to Enjoy Some of the Earliest Homegrown Harvests This Season ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/vegetables-to-plant-in-february-2026 c4atvzYipM75uyhyCygm3W Sat, 31 Jan 2026 01:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Your Greenhouse Might Collapse if Snow Isn’t Cleared in Time – Here’s How to Do It Safely and Avoid Damage ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/removing-snow-from-your-greenhouse-roof NnKhTdK9ngho3C3JJkGoiD Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Stop Early-Season Sowings from Failing – 5 Steps for Strong, Reliable Seed Starts ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/steps-for-successful-early-season-sowings wwpMSGhGkjxZ9TMmw5N6RA Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Get a Head Start on Your Spring Garden – 7 Jobs to Do This Month that Will Set You Up for a Strong Season ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/january-gardening-jobs-2026 PiZCZty5AstSwwrT8iAkrP Sat, 10 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Plant These 7 Perennials in January and Your Garden 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<![CDATA[ I Worked Outdoors Year-Round for a Decade – Here Are My Picks of 9 Must-Have Winter Garden Tools You’ll Actually Use and Will Make Your Life Easier ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/winter-garden-tools-youll-actually-use CEBQzPyQidcCcDoMKkoctB Thu, 25 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I Spent A Decade Growing and Harvesting Winter Vegetables for Restaurants – These 7 Unsung Heroes Are Ideal for Hearty December Dishes ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/vegetables-to-harvest-in-december-2025 8cT9zXgAZ2od8ZPfuKRAfk Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:16:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 Essential Garden Tools to Service in December, Plus the Key Maintenance Tips You Need to Know ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/essential-garden-tools-to-service-in-december X38rKBtEmK4W329dpjScrC Sun, 07 Dec 2025 02:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ You'll Be Surprised What You Can Sow in Winter for Glorious Blooms Next Year – Get Ahead of the Curve by Sowing Flower Seeds in December ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/flowers-to-sow-in-december G877qyHNp5ANJqKxy9FQuj Mon, 01 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ It Might Not Seem Like it, but Winter is a Perfect Time to Expand Your Collection of Native Shrubs – Here Are 7 Plants to Propagate in December ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/plants-to-propagate-in-december-2025 SUHAAgmcusJo9FsDXxpgbJ Sun, 30 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:21:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ Don’t Miss December’s Short Pruning Window – 7 Trees and Shrubs That Need Attention in Milder Regions ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/plants-to-prune-in-december-2025 HCCyauEajecR8BAXVjN2XX Sat, 29 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Sun, 30 Nov 2025 15:46:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ From Final Sowings to Keeping Plants Healthy – 7 Jobs for Every Greenhouse Owner in November ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/greenhouse-jobs-for-november YjwSyYpvHLGQxjvkedBsKY Sun, 09 Nov 2025 01:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Early November Is Your Last Chance to Overwinter Caladiums – Here's What to Do With Your Tropical Bulbs to Store Them Properly ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-overwinter-caladiums uzzTRntwmnPreNYYRUgSjj Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Whether for Quick Crops or Spring Harvests, Here are 7 Vegetables to Plant in November – Plus the Best Varieties to Sow ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/vegetables-to-plant-in-november-2025 5uJYtnRvDN5y94WgETcZRa Sun, 02 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ November is an Ideal Time to Take Cuttings – Here Are 7 Plants Perfectly Primed to Propagate This Month ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/plants-to-propagate-in-november cntxSWGaVfigatNKWEBaT6 Sat, 01 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I Worked in Large Public Gardens For Years, and Here Are 7 Fruits, Shrubs, and Flowers I Always Prune in November ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/plants-to-prune-in-november-2025 bQHDGL5XW2gmGR9wnMoUrB Fri, 31 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I Just Found the Most Charming Bird Feeders to Uplift My Yard for Fall and Winter – 6 Picks to Support Feathered Friends During the Coldest Months ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/bird-feeders-for-fall-and-winter 93L9ucAGBQ6RzFMsLSqrSK Sun, 19 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I Always Follow These 3 Steps to Overwinter My Rosemary – It's the Easiest Way to Keep It Productive in Winter ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/overwinter-rosemary etqrmAiH62BRNCTnQpjvPQ Fri, 17 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ October is a crucial month for lawn care, but it's not one size fits all – the dos and don'ts according to your hardiness zone ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/october-lawn-care-2025 ZMmrFTGYZhuZinJdF3Hu4K Sat, 11 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ These 5 plants are guaranteed to wow as they unexpectedly paint your yard in fiery hues in fall – and we have expert tips on how to grow them ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/unexpected-plants-for-fall-color U7qtzUPvstsw9n2WQHEbfR Sun, 05 Oct 2025 20:00:00 +0000 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:00:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Think before you prune in October – here are 7 plants you should never cut until spring ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/plants-to-never-prune-in-october-2025 oKyw7Z5mz5rEz9kwFjiCUa Sun, 05 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ October is bulb planting prime time – gardening experts say to get these 7 bulbs in the ground now for an explosion of spring color ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/bulbs-to-plant-in-october cAKRyp6ZEcmVUtnX9jm6TP Sat, 04 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Experts swear by this one fall compost boost – it supercharges soil, speeds up decomposition, and keeps compost active in winter ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/fall-compost-boost-that-supercharges-soil 3FyAx7S8jxfmzCpnwTeebb Fri, 03 Oct 2025 21:00:00 +0000 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:02:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 fall gardening mistakes that could set your spring yard back – expert advice on avoiding common errors this season ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/fall-gardening-mistakes BgR7Bpzv2xhXLjp7FzJMJT Tue, 30 Sep 2025 03:30:00 +0000 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 15:59:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 plants to mulch in October – insulating these tender plants before frost can save them from a winter demise ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/plants-to-mulch-in-october kMG3cJanY5tPu66ZW2LCMW Mon, 29 Sep 2025 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The window for pruning these 7 shrubs and perennials is right now (if you want to keep them healthy), says an expert horticulturist ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/plants-to-prune-in-october-2025 n38CweJZroMnzL3jjJUMWG Sat, 27 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 beautiful ways to transition your summer hanging baskets for fall – gardening experts share their favorite ideas for instant impact ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-transition-summer-hanging-baskets-for-fall cHipajrVpomgXwZ9emDdaL Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:30:00 +0000 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:18:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ What exactly is a false fall? How gardeners can help get plants and trees through this tricky time ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/what-is-a-false-fall 6KJ9BYeXuyBjLwUysH6iuR Mon, 08 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0000 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:21:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 ways to attract wildlife to your yard in fall – they're all easy (and even free) to do ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-attract-wildlife-to-your-yard-in-fall vbhd8YJfzZ789isRmNyUCF Sun, 07 Sep 2025 17:30:00 +0000 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:33:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ Fall raised garden bed ideas – 5 ways to use them and keep your garden alive during the chillier months ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/fall-raised-garden-bed-ideas rk59CVGFcdrUf9uFuTHuYh Sat, 06 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0000 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:34:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 seeds to order in September – get ahead of a busy gardening season by purchasing these seeds now ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/seeds-to-order-in-september BmMsmbkyoQQBdS59Acmwhj Sat, 06 Sep 2025 03:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Farmers' Almanac reveals exactly when to expect peak fall foliage across the US – when the most vivid colors will land in your state, plus where to go for the best displays ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/farmers-almanac-peak-fall-foliage cwrrg3n8kEvUdYCc5Um3KJ Thu, 04 Sep 2025 03:00:00 +0000 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:35:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ As a horticulturalist, these are the 7 plants I'm adding to pots this September – top perennials, grasses and ferns for instant joy and color in your fall garden ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/plants-to-add-to-pots-in-september n8K74ZL6SsgDkjwisyh4JK Wed, 03 Sep 2025 01:00:00 +0000 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:09:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 perennials to plant in September for spring blooms – have glorious displays throughout the season with our expert selection ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/perennials-to-plant-in-september-for-spring-blooms vpUriojqvxgTVXfrATWmSW Sun, 31 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 plants to prune in September – this month may be your last chance for these before the window closes for the year ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/plants-to-prune-in-september-2025 LmsHhL3A38E9k8uwVdiLx5 Sat, 30 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ You can get both winter harvests and spring treats from planting vegetables in September – here is our expert selection of crops to sow this month ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/vegetables-to-plant-in-september-2025 wBiMFq9YETDVZSwMs8CJpn Fri, 29 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 07:49:56 +0000