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What does fertilizer do for plants? We reveal the reasons why feeding is vital
Bright foliage, big crops and an abundance of blooms are just some of the benefits of plant fertilizer
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How to winterize crepe myrtle – experts share strategies for protecting these flowering favorites from chilly weather
Temperature drops need not be a threat to your crepe myrtle if you follow these steps
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What to do with bougainvillea in the fall – expert tips to prepare your flowering climbers for the colder months
Our seasonal guide has all the information you need to know to best care for these tropical climbing plants in October and November
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Vegetables to grow in a greenhouse in fall – 9 of the best crops to plant undercover
Once the summer crops come to an end, there are hardy vegetables to take their place to provide a harvest in late fall and winter
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The best plants for mental health – 7 professional picks for a calming garden
Create serenity and a sense of peace in your yard with these expert planting choices
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Teal is tipped to be the color of the year in the garden for 2025 – here are 8 of the best teal plants you can grow to get the look
Give your backyard a whimsical feel with these unique indoor and outdoor plants that evoke serenity
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I have planted thousands of perennials and shrubs as a professional gardener – and biochar is the secret ingredient I always recommend
Biochar is a helpful and long-lasting soil additive, with impressive results
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10 vegetables to plant in fall for delicious crops in the colder months and beyond
Many fall planting vegetables provide quick harvests in fall and winter, while others give earlier harvests come next year
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How to grow broccoli rabe – for quick harvests of unique and delicious florets, stems, and leaves
It may be broccoli rabe, raab, or rapini - whatever you know it as, here is how to grow the superb crop successfully
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How to grow wild ginger – for a shady ground cover plant native to North America
With lush green foliage, wild ginger is a useful plant that will thrive in darker borders
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8 perennials to pair together – how to choose harmonious combinations to make your planting look professional
The trend for drifts of perennial plants is easy to do in your own space if you start with combinations of two then push out the idea
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How to overwinter tender bulbs – and keep them safe from freezing temperatures
Discover how to store tender flower bulbs correctly through the winter for glorious blooms to enjoy the following year
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Best fall-flowering perennials – 7 expert-approved blooms for late-season color
Fill your yard with vibrant seasonal color by growing some of the best fall-flowering perennials
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How to winterize salvias – simple steps to protect your plants from the cold
Support your perennial salvias and they will flourish again next spring
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How to divide daylilies – expert propagation advice for these vigorous, colorful blooms
Plant division is a fun and free way to fill your borders with flowers
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Best ground cover plants to hide tree roots – expert-approved options to mask unsightly areas with greenery
These tough ground cover plants will hide buttress roots with striking foliage and flowers
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Best pothos varieties – 7 choices for a unique trailing houseplant
These versatile, patterned indoor plants will bring variegation galore to your home
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How and when to use a houseplant trellis – to support climbing indoor plants
Use these beautiful structures to uplift your indoor garden
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7 herbs to divide in October to keep plants productive – and get new ones for free
Dividing herbs is quick, simple, and very rewarding. See a selection of herbs to split this month
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Best bulbs for shade – 6 delicate blooms to brighten dark corners
Lift the gloomy spots in your yard with these glorious shade-loving bulbs
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How to overwinter a garden – 5 steps for getting your plants through the coldest season
These essential tasks will help get your plants in shape before the first frost arrives
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7 plants to never prune in October – and why early fall is a risky time to trim
Keep the pruning shears away from these plants this month
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7 vegetables to plant in October – and professional advice for growing them successfully
Discover how to get earlier harvests in spring by sowing vegetables this month
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How to sharpen pruning shears – for cleaner cuts when tending to your plants
Not keeping your tools sharp can damage your plants and shrubs
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6 grow light mistakes that might be damaging your plants – and what to do instead
Experts explain why these common errors can be harmful to plants
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How to grow Russian sage – there is lots to love about the beautiful, drought-tolerant, and undemanding perennial
Everything you need to know about growing and maintaining Russian sage
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Houseplants you don't need to fertilize often – 5 that almost never need feeding
These low-maintenance indoor plants will thrive nonetheless
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Perennial bulbs to plant in fall – 12 to plant now for color that lasts from winter to summer
Early-to-mid fall is a great time to add a long list of bulbs to your garden for a returning, long-lasting display
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Houseplants that like being pot-bound – 8 indoor plants that don't need repotting too often
These houseplants are easy going and can cope well with some neglect
