Problem Finder
A tracked garden care dataset for our gardening coverage: what it measures, where the figures come from and when they were last checked.
Legumes for Soil Health in the Vegetable Garden
A gardener turns to legume cover crops to improve challenging clay soil, while a separate guide outlines eight perennials ideal for division in...
Fall houseplant care prevents allergy flare-ups
Closed windows and furnace use in autumn concentrate indoor allergens from common houseplants like weeping fig and peace lily, requiring adjusted...
October Dahlia Care Balances Bloom Extension and Tuber Preparation
Early October is peak dahlia flowering, requiring deep watering, deadheading, and pest control to extend blooms while adjusting care to prepare...
Christmas Cactus Care for Holiday Blooms Begins in October
To trigger flower buds, Christmas cacti need 12 hours of nightly darkness and cooler temperatures starting in October, along with reduced watering...
Dot's Pennsylvania garden extends color into fall
In Broomall, Pennsylvania, Dot is planting perennials and bulbs in her Zone 7b garden as summer ends. Her documented plant pairings provide sustained...
How to Protect Garden Plants From a Wet El Niño Winter
NOAA forecasts a very strong El Niño this winter with over 90% odds, bringing wetter-than-normal conditions to the southern and central U.S.
Lemon Tree October Care for Winter Protection
October is a critical month for lemon tree care, focusing on harvesting ripe fruit, adjusting watering, managing pests, and implementing winter...
Overwintering Coleus Indoors With Cuttings And Care
Gardeners can preserve their colorful coleus through winter by bringing plants indoors before temperatures drop below 50°F.
Christmas cactus dropping leaves: causes and solutions
A Christmas cactus losing leaves in October signals environmental stress. The number and condition of dropped segments reveal whether the plant is in...
Yangzhou Chinese Scholars Garden Opens at RHS Bridgewater
The UK's largest Chinese garden, featuring a scholars' garden with four symbolic pavilions, has been unveiled at RHS Garden Bridgewater near...
Best time to buy plants and garden equipment
A former garden center manager reveals the seasonal timing for securing the deepest discounts on plants and tools.
Beckhams' Fall Garden Shows Onions, Lettuce, Strawberries
David and Victoria Beckham's vegetable garden features Shakespeare onions, Black Seeded Simpson lettuce, and strawberries.
Hellebore Fall Care Tips for Winter Blooms
As hellebores begin active root growth in September, timely fall care including light tidying, feeding, and managing volunteers is essential for...
Artist Bibby Gignilliat's Mill Valley Dahlia Obsession
Mixed-media artist Bibby Gignilliat has transformed her Mill Valley, California garden into a vibrant, unstructured display featuring over 125...
Three Houseplants That Thrive on Neglect
Gardening Know How recommends three resilient houseplants-snake plants, ZZ plants, and spider plants-that tolerate irregular care and low light.
Clooney Greenhouse Reveals Small Space Container Garden
Design experts analyze the container gardening principles behind Amal and George Clooney's lush orangery.
September Fuchsia Care for Final Blooms and Winter Prep
Gardening Know How outlines six essential tasks for fuchsia care in September, focusing on adjusting water and feed, light pruning and pest checks.
Four Plants for a Northeast Garden Shopping List
Horticulturist Joann Vieira recommends four standout plants, including Japanese spicebush and 'Gold Bullion' hellebore, for Northeast gardens.
Joanna Gaines' Raised Bed Garden Design Praised by Experts
Joanna Gaines' symmetrical raised bed garden layout, shared on Instagram, is highlighted for its practical benefits.
September Peony Care Tasks for Next Year's Blooms
Five essential fall gardening tasks for peonies, including cutting back foliage, dividing plants, and winter mulching, to ensure healthy growth.
Six Perennials to Divide in September for a Healthier Garden
Gardening Know How advises dividing six specific perennials in early fall, while warning against disturbing three others until spring.
Smart Water Management Reshapes Garden Design in 2026
Water management is now central to garden design, driven by supply challenges. Key strategies include improving soil health, capturing rainwater...
Tom DeWitte's Dutch Prairie Garden
Fine Gardening's tour of the Netherlands showcases Tom DeWitte's naturalistic garden.
Garden Pros Share Their Favorite Independent Nurseries
Specialist gardeners and designers across the United States recommend 14 independent nurseries.