How to Keep Squirrels From Digging Up Bulbs
Protect newly planted bulbs with crushed oyster shell grit. It deters digging pests, improves drainage, and gives spring flowers a better start.
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How to Take Hardwood Cuttings in November for Free Shrubs
November is a great time to multiply deciduous shrubs from hardwood cuttings. Learn which plants to try, how to cut them, and how to get them rooted successfully.
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How to Save Dahlia Tubers After the First Frost
First frost doesn’t have to end dahlia season. Learn when to cut back, dig, dry, and store tubers so your favorite blooms return next year.
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7 Plants to Prune Before Winter Hits
A few garden plants respond best to a late-fall trim. Learn which ones to cut back now, which ones to leave, and how to prune safely before winter.
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How to Use a Zip-Up Frost Jacket to Protect Plants
A zip-up frost jacket can help tender plants survive cold snaps with less fuss. Learn how to choose the right weight, fit it properly, and avoid common mistakes.
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7 Kitchen Scraps Backyard Birds Can Safely Eat in Fall
Turn a few common kitchen leftovers into helpful fall treats for backyard birds. Learn what’s safe, what to avoid, and how to serve scraps responsibly.
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October Strawberry Care: 5 Steps to Winter-Proof Plants
Give strawberry plants the right October care so crowns survive winter and spring back with stronger growth, healthier leaves, and better berries next season.
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How to Save Bell Pepper Seeds for Next Season
Learn how to save bell pepper seeds the right way, from choosing ripe peppers to drying, storing, and testing seeds for next year’s garden.
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Black Chokeberry: A Native Shrub for Brilliant Fall Color
Black chokeberry offers fiery autumn foliage, spring flowers, and bird-friendly berries—making it a smart native substitute for burning bush.
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A Stylish Gardening Jacket Without the Designer Price Tag
Looking for a gardening jacket that’s comfortable, durable, and stylish? Here’s how to choose a practical layer and affordable alternatives that work in the yard and beyond.
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October Mum Care: 5 Steps for Bigger Blooms Next Year
Give chrysanthemums the right October care to stretch their bloom time now and set them up for stronger growth and fuller flowers next season.
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When to Transplant Peonies for Healthy Blooms
Learn the best time to transplant peonies, how to move them safely, and the aftercare that helps them settle in and bloom again.
