If you want your yard or garden to wake up in stunning color after a long winter, plant this undemanding perennial in October to reap its benefits come spring.
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Seeing lizards in your home can be unnerving, but there's usually no reason to panic since most types of these reptiles are harmless and can even be beneficial.
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It is important to properly water, prune, and protect your salvias in winter, otherwise you risk these plants not surviving the temperature change.
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Sneezeweed is a smart perennial pick for those who enjoy a burst of seasonal color in the garden, but it requires pruning to encourage healthier growth habits.
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Eggplant is a popular kitchen garden choice, and it doesn't take super long to reach maturity. There are a few ways to know when and how to harvest it.
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Put away your sifting pans and pick axes because there's a tree that grows the next best thing to money. Don't expect to strike it rich, though.
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If Japanese stiltgrass is threatening to take over your yard, here are some effective methods you can use to get rid of this highly invasive weed.
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A lot of gardeners look out for gorgeous flowers to grow to attract hummingbirds. Here are two perennials to plant in October for stunning blooms next summer.
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If attracting sparrows to your yard has your feathers ruffled, there's an ingredient in your pantry that you should know makes an im-peck-able sparrow snack.
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While there are plenty of excellent plant options for growing in your shade garden, this low-maintenance fern offers a pop of color you won't be able to resist.
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The tree of heaven is anything but. Native to parts of China and Taiwan, this invasive tree spreads quickly, and there's really only one way to ensure it stops.
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If the blades of your grass are looking jagged, these culprits may be to blame. Here's what to look for and how to control it before it turns into a nightmare.
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Due to the threat of frost and cold weather, avoid planting this blooming perennial in fall — regardless of how well it does in your USDA Hardiness Zone.
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Keeping hummingbird feeders thawed through winter sounds simple, yet one heating method poses surprising issues that make it less practical than many believe.
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If you want to attract more birds to your yard and provide a safe haven for them over winter, there's one species of grass you should be growing in October.
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Planting and growing your own herbs is a great way to have ready-to-eat herbs when you want, but one staple herb might be more trouble than it's worth.
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If you have problems with water pooling in your yard after every heavy downpour, there's an easy solution that also adds a nice aesthetic to your garden.
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While this plant helps to create a gorgeous, romantic look, it also comes with quite a few downsides, including negative impacts on your insurance rates.
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When summer ends, you look forward to closing shop on gardening in the fall. But do your trees need additional fertilizer? There's an easy test to find out.
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If you love your papyrus plant and want to grow another one, you can! By using this simple propagating method, you can multiply your houseplants.
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Grass can be the bane of some people's existence, and it can be a source of pride and joy for others. Keeping your yard green and healthy takes some planning.
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Find out which kind of hydrangea you're growing before you attempt to prune the plant in the fall. If you have these types, it's safe to do so.
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Birdbaths are wonderful for attracting birds to your yard, but there are significant drawbacks and maintenance issues to keep in mind before you add one.
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This low-maintenance, flowering ground cover is easy to plant under trees and shrubs. The plant's delicate blooms also draw pollinators to your garden.
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Bat guano can be helpful for your garden in multiple ways, but it’s important to take precautions. Here’s how to minimize the risks of fertilizing with guano.
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Drain clogs on your property can cause costly damage to your home. To prevent them, remember to take care of this yard maintenance task in October.
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Digging up dead vegetables at the end of the season has its pros and cons depending on what you've planted — here's what you need to keep in mind.
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