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7 ways to reuse your Halloween pumpkin so it doesn’t go to waste

7 ways to reuse your Halloween pumpkin so it doesn’t go to waste

Don't let your Halloween pumpkins go to waste! From cooking to composting, here are some ideas on how to reuse them.
Ginger

Grow ginger from a store-bought root in 6 easy steps

Grow ginger from a store-bought root in 6 easy steps

These simple steps will have you growing ginger at home in no time.
Family collecting fallen leaves

Composting fall leaves is easier than you think – Here’s how to make use of all those fallen leaves

Composting fall leaves is easier than you think – Here’s how to make use of all those fallen leaves

From compost to mulch, all those fallen leaves in your yard can be put to good use in your garden. Here's how to make them work for you.
A fiddle leaf fig in a pot inside a white wicker basket

How to treat brown spots on fiddle-leaf figs to get your plant back in top shape

How to treat brown spots on fiddle-leaf figs to get your plant back in top shape

Let's walk you through how to treat brown spots on fiddle-leaf fig leaves and return your plant to a beautiful green.
Squirrel eating a peach from a tree

What you need to know about electric garden fences

What you need to know about electric garden fences

Electric garden fences can help keep vermin out, but there's a lot you may not know about them. Here are the details.
Orchid stem

Wondering how to make an orchid grow a new spike? Here are 3 essential tips

Wondering how to make an orchid grow a new spike? Here are 3 essential tips

Here are the three best ways to help your orchid thrive so that it grows a new spike.
A person watering their houseplant

How much water do your houseplants need? Here’s a guide to houseplant water needs

How much water do your houseplants need? Here’s a guide to houseplant water needs

Worried about how to water your houseplants? Don't overwater or underwater your indoor plants. Reach for this guide first!
Stack of seed potatoes on a pile of soil

Where to buy seed potatoes for your garden

Where to buy seed potatoes for your garden

Start growing potatoes today with these great seed sources.
Beets laying on a table

Can you leave beets in the ground over winter? Here’s what to know about storing beets for winter

Can you leave beets in the ground over winter? Here’s what to know about storing beets for winter

Here's everything you need to know about leaving beets in the ground over winter, including whether to do it.
Lobelia erinus blooming in a container

These cool-season annuals would be a great addition to your garden

These cool-season annuals would be a great addition to your garden

Add these attractive cool-season annuals to your garden to brighten up your fall.
A close-up of flowering peace lilies

Successfully propagate your own beautiful peace lily with these 4 tips

Successfully propagate your own beautiful peace lily with these 4 tips

Hoping to successfully propagate your peace lily? Here are some tips to make sure you're successful
Leaf mulcher

Are mulched leaves good for grass? Here’s how to mulch a lawn full of leaves this fall

Are mulched leaves good for grass? Here’s how to mulch a lawn full of leaves this fall

Fall leaves can benefit your garden, even making an excellent fertilizer! Our guide helps turn your leaves into mulch.
Hands full of fallen leaves

How to use fall leaves in your compost pile

How to use fall leaves in your compost pile

Fall leaves are a great addition to your compost pile. Here's what to keep in mind when you add them
Squash fall harvest

What to do with all the winter squash from your fall harvest

What to do with all the winter squash from your fall harvest

Here's what to do with all the squash you're harvesting this fall
Pears on a pear tree

What to do with all the pears you’ll be harvesting this fall

What to do with all the pears you’ll be harvesting this fall

Here's what to do with all the pears you're harvesting this fall.
Vines growing on a house

How to train climbing vines to climb up a trellis or along a wall

How to train climbing vines to climb up a trellis or along a wall

Pothos, climbing roses, and cucumbers are just a few plants that love to climb. Here's a guide to helping them reach for the sky.
Assorted dehydrated fruit pieces

How long will dehydrated fruit last? This is what we know

How long will dehydrated fruit last? This is what we know

Dehydrated fruit is great, but how long does it last? We find out.
A woman watering her indoor herbs

How to move your vegetable gardening indoors for a winter harvest

How to move your vegetable gardening indoors for a winter harvest

Add these plants to your garden this October so you can have a winter harvest.
Colorful veggies on the grill

7 fall vegetables to grill this season for healthy and tasty cool-weather meals

7 fall vegetables to grill this season for healthy and tasty cool-weather meals

You worked hard on your garden all summer. Time to enjoy the fruits (well, vegetables) of your labor on the grill!
Shovel in pile of dirt compost

‘Should I Compost in the Fall?’ Yes, Absolutely! Here’s What to Use and How to Do It

‘Should I Compost in the Fall?’ Yes, Absolutely! Here’s What to Use and How to Do It

Fall is the best season for composting. Here's what you should be adding to your pile and how to do it.
Filtering leaves out of a pool

How to keep up with pool maintenance during the fall

How to keep up with pool maintenance during the fall

Don't forget to take care of your pool during the fall. Here's what you need to do.
Pink orchid blooms

Wondering how much light orchids need? We have your answers

Wondering how much light orchids need? We have your answers

If you're stuck as to where to place your orchid, here are the answers to your questions about orchid lighting needs.
Farmers market

What’s in season at the farmers market this fall

What’s in season at the farmers market this fall

At the farmers market this autumn? Shop smart at the farmers market by knowing what produce is in season.
Stone house with yard full of golden leaves

Here’s everything you need to know about lawn care this fall

Here’s everything you need to know about lawn care this fall

Make sure your lawn continues thriving this fall by following these tips.
A cluster of peace lily plants in bloom

Worried about your peace lily’s leaves turning yellow? Here’s how to save it

Worried about your peace lily’s leaves turning yellow? Here’s how to save it

Are your peace lily's leaves turning yellow? Here's what you need to do.
Peas in a basket

This is how to know when to harvest your peas for maximum flavor and crispiness

This is how to know when to harvest your peas for maximum flavor and crispiness

When should you harvest peas for the best flavor? Too early and they're too sweet. Too late and they're not sweet enough. Here's how to get the timing right!
Volunteer with box, of food for the poor

These food waste apps will help you save money – and the planet

These food waste apps will help you save money – and the planet

Want to save money, avoid food waste, help protect the environment, and help get food to people in need? You can do all that with these food waste apps.
A large croton plant with red, yellow, and green leaves in a black pot against a wooden wall

The best autumn houseplants for adding color to your home

The best autumn houseplants for adding color to your home

If you're looking to dress up your home this fall, add autumn color to your home with these lovely houseplants.
Sliced sweet potatoes

How to grow sweet potatoes: 6 effective tips to grow these delicious tubers

How to grow sweet potatoes: 6 effective tips to grow these delicious tubers

Get a bountiful harvest of sweet potatoes by following these easy steps.
A person propagating pothos plants

Focus on these plants when propagating this fall

Focus on these plants when propagating this fall

Here are some tips to keep in mind when propagating your plants this fall.
Scarecrow among fall flowers

7 beautiful, fall-blooming perennials to add to your garden

7 beautiful, fall-blooming perennials to add to your garden

For the best fall colors, plant these bright, gorgeous perennial flowers in your garden landscape this autumn.
Pears on cutting board

When do pears come in season? What you need to know

When do pears come in season? What you need to know

This is everything you need to know about when your homegrown pears are in season and ready for cooking and eating.
An anthurium in a pot

How to repot anthuriums so they continue to thrive in your home

How to repot anthuriums so they continue to thrive in your home

A complete guide to repotting anthuriums successfully so that they continue to fill your home with beauty.
Apple harvest

Have an abundant fall apple harvest? Here’s what to do with a bunch of apples

Have an abundant fall apple harvest? Here’s what to do with a bunch of apples

If you have an abundance of apples, here's what to do with all the fresh fruits you're harvesting this fall.
Beautiful light purple aster

The colors of fall flowers can be striking: 10 flowers that’ll have your garden bursting with fall colors

The colors of fall flowers can be striking: 10 flowers that’ll have your garden bursting with fall colors

Just because summer is over, it doesn't mean your garden has to dial back the color. Plant these flowers to keep your yard bursting with color.