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 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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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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October Orchid Care: 6 Simple Checks for Better Blooms
October is the month to fine-tune orchid care. A few small adjustments to light, watering, and feeding can keep roots healthy and encourage future blooms.
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The Easiest Fall Garden Soil Boost: Bury Kitchen Scraps
Give empty beds a head start for spring by burying the right kitchen scraps in fall. It’s an easy, low-cost way to feed the soil naturally.
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October Iris Care: 7 Steps for Healthy Spring Blooms
Give irises the right fall care in October with trimming, cleanup, and root protection so they rest well and bloom strongly next spring.
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How to Plant Garlic in Fall for Big Summer Bulbs
Plant garlic once in fall and harvest flavorful bulbs next summer. Here’s when to plant, how deep to set cloves, and how to mulch.
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5 Easy Plants to Propagate From Cuttings in October
October is a smart time to root semi-ripe cuttings from hardy garden plants. Learn which ones to try and how to increase your chances of success.
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7 Smart Ways to Rebuild Garden Soil in Fall
Give tired garden beds a head start for spring with simple fall soil-building tasks that protect nutrients, feed life, and improve structure.
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7 Fall Flowers That Bloom Into October and Feed Pollinators
Keep your garden colorful well into autumn with seven reliable flowers that bloom into October and give bees and butterflies a much-needed nectar boost.
