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Five Trees Perfect for Container Planting in September
Gardening Know How recommends five tree species suitable for container planting in early autumn.
Winter Flowering Bulbs Planting Guide September
September is the ideal time to plant winter and spring-flowering bulbs like snowdrops and crocuses for colour from late autumn.
Instagram Gardiner Shares Seven Simple Design Habits
An Instagram user with twenty years of experience has distilled seven simple garden design habits, from planting in odd numbers to using evergreen
Alberta gardener transforms cutting garden
A gardener in Alberta, Canada, has spent seven years converting a raised-bed cutting garden into a mass planting featuring over 600 hydrangea blooms...
Fall Hanging Basket Guide for Long-Lasting Color
Gardening Know How provides a step-by-step guide to creating a vibrant fall hanging basket that lasts into winter, emphasizing early planting, larger
Narcissus 'Thalia' Daffodil Gains Favor Over Classic Yellow
The fragrant, white-flowered Narcissus 'Thalia' is becoming a preferred choice for spring planting, offering hardiness, shade tolerance, and a...
Plant These Six Perennials in September for Bigger Summer
Gardening Know How recommends planting peony, bearded iris, coneflower, daylily, garden phlox, and hollyhock in September to establish roots before...
7 Night-Scented Plants for Evening Gardens
Gardening Know How recommends seven fragrant plants that release stronger aromas after dark, ideal for planting near patios and windows.
Property Line Hedge Planting Legal Guide
A lawyer explains the legal steps and neighborly considerations for planting a boundary hedge, advising to check local laws and communicate with...
Six Bulbs for Fall Flowers in September
Planting bulbs like Colchicum and Saffron Crocus in early September yields quick, colorful blooms that provide late-season nectar for pollinators.
Six Plants for an Expensive-Looking Border
Six low-maintenance plants can add instant designer sophistication to garden borders with minimal effort, according to Gardening Know How.
Japanese Anemones: Growing Guide & Varieties
Rosy Hardy of Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants provides expert advice on planting, growing, and selecting Japanese anemones for the autumn garden.
Self-Pollinating Fruit Trees for Fall
A guide to five self-pollinating fruit trees ideal for fall planting, including peaches, nectarines, sour cherries, figs, and Jonagold apples.
Robin Parsons and Heather Tuckman Design Entryway Makeovers
Two landscape designers, Robin Parsons and Heather Tuckman, transform an awkward home entrance into a spectacular space using distinct planting and...
Budget Backyard Ideas to Bring Fall Style Without Breaking the Bank
Gardening Know How offers ten inexpensive ways to add fall color to a yard, from planting bulbs to DIY water features, all doable before August ends.
Ground-Cover Garden in Hartford, Wisconsin
Diane's garden features a low carpet of ground cover along a walkway, with stepping stones and a shaded corner featuring an old wagon wheel. The...
Creating a Full and Colourful Narrow Garden Border
Garden designer Paul Morrow and his gardener Mart Veerhus share their expertise on how to make a narrow garden border look full and colourful...
Transforming Tiny Balconies and Patios into Cozy Outdoor Retreats
A practical guide shows how to refresh, green, shade, light, and furnish small outdoor areas using affordable tools, vertical planting, compact...
Elevate Your Garden: The Art of Creating Mounds for Beauty and Function
Transform your garden by building mounds, a technique that adds visual interest, supports diverse planting, and enhances soil health. Learn how to...