The Handy Material That Can Keep A Fruit Tree Protected From Freezing Winter Temps
The trunks of your fruit trees are prone to frost cracks and sun scald in the winter. Wrap them in this affordable, biodegradable material to protect them.
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The Gentle, Weather-Resistant Zip Tie Alternative To Use On Your Climbing Plants
Hard plastic zip ties cut into plant stems, damaging them and increasing the risk of disease. Switch to soft alternatives to better the health of your climbers.
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How To Choose The Best Pot For Your Indoor Rosemary Plants
A sun-loving evergreen perennial, rosemary thrives where many herbs fail, but growing it indoors is a challenge. Pot size and drainage are two key factors.
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Do Your Wilting Squash Plants Really Need More Water? Here's The Easy Way To Tell
It's common to see squash leaves wilting in the afternoon heat. You may think they need more water, but there's another reason the leaves may do this.
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14 Easy Ways To Prep Your Raised Garden Beds For Winter So They're Ready Next Spring
As autumn exits, prep your raised beds for the cold months with the right soil amendments, repairs, and winterizing strategies to ensure a productive spring.
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Are Cucumber Plants Doomed With The First Frost Of Winter? Here's What We Found
Cucumbers are fast-growing plants that are great for a backyard garden, but it's important to know what temperatures can cause damage in colder months.
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How To Successfully Grow Pumpkins From Harvested Seeds
Want to grow your own pumpkins from harvested seeds? Be sure to properly dry and store the seeds until it's time to plant them in your garden.
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How To Store Your Butternut Squash So It Lasts Through The Winter
If you've been growing butternut squash this year, you don't need to eat it all right after harvesting it. Here's how to cure and store the winter squash.
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11 Herbs To Avoid Pruning In The Fall (And What To Do Instead)
The main reason for not pruning certain popular herbs in fall is that it reduces their winter hardiness. Aim for spring trimming or summer deadheading instead.
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Gardeners Are Reusing Their Plastic Containers To Beat The Freeze
To combat the cold, repurpose plastic containers to protect not only your garden but the environment. The process is simple, even if you’re new to gardening.
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The Best Type Of Pumpkin To Grow For Seed Saving
Pumpkins comes in so many delightful shapes, sizes, and colors, but if you're looking for a variety to grow year after year, one type of pumpkin reigns supreme.
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How To Know When It's Officially Too Late To Plant Anything In The Fall
While fall is the perfect time to plant many trees, shrubs, perennials, and bulbs, you do want to be aware of when it's too late to plant anything in your yard.
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The Very Best Way To Prune Pumpkin Plant Vines
You may not think of pumpkins as a plant to be pruned, but following this process can help you get the biggest pumpkins while keeping your plants healthy.
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Keep Your Cilantro Thriving: The Tip You Need To Protect This Tender Plant From Frost
Cilantro can be finicky. It bolts in hot weather and wilts after a hard frost. To keep the herb thriving, employ this simple tip to protect it from freezing.
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The Easy Way To Divide Thyme Plants For An Endless Supply
For an endless supply of thyme, propagate the plant by dividing it, though doing it wrong could damage your plant's health. Here's what to do and not do.
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How To Help Your Pepper Plants Survive Winter So They Thrive Come Spring
Although grown as annuals in many parts of the U.S., pepper plants are actually perennials and can be overwintered so they get off to a good start in spring.
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Add Amazing Fall Color To Your Yard With This Stunning Fruit-Producing Perennial
For a yard full of fall colors, don't just look to foliage to fill your need. Perennials that produce fruit can also be a great source of autumn color.
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How To Prep Your Oregano Plants For Winter So They Come Back Thriving In Spring
Oregano plants are typically hardy down to zone 4, but no matter how cold your region is, you can keep them alive until spring with these winter prep tips.
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What Happens To Pumpkin Plants When You Add Banana Peels
Pumpkin plants need lots of food to grow large, bright orange fruit. Find out if banana peels near your pumpkins will help or if there are better options.
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How To Prepare Your Sage Plants For Winter To Ensure They Thrive Next Spring
Do you want your sage plants to stay healthy till next spring? Learn the simple steps to get them winter-ready so they thrive when the warm weather returns.
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Warning Signs That Your Plants Aren't Getting Enough Calcium
If some of your plants are not looking as healthy as they should, you might want to familiarize yourself with the symptoms associated with a calcium deficiency.
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7 Clever DIY Ideas That'll Protect Your Plants From Frost
In many zones, it's necessary to protect late-season or overwintering plants from frost. Any of these 7 DIYs could work for you depending on your garden's size.
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When And How To Use Pine Needles In Your Yard And Garden
When pine needles fall all over your lawn in the autumn, you don't have to haul them away. Here are some surprising uses for those pine needles in your yard.
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Successfully Transplant A Pomegranate Outdoors Without Damaging It
Transplanting a pomegranate tree from a pot to the ground must be done properly to help the tree bear fruit. Here's how to keep the tree strong and healthy.
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The Garden Trend To Embrace In 2026 That's Perfect For Small Spaces
Not everyone has a massive outdoor space to work with, but this trend allows you to make the most of a small courtyard, patio, or even balcony.
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Cover These 14 Veggies In October Before Cold Weather Destroys Your Harvest
By October, most garden vegetables are ready for harvest (or nearly so). To protect your plants at the end of the season, cover these more frost-tender edibles.
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How To Protect Outdoor Plants From Frost, Step By Step
As cold weather approaches, plants are vulnerable to frost. However, careful planning, preparing plants correctly, and insulating fragile ones can protect them.
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