autumn planting
Everything filed under bulbs in our gardening coverage, the 24 reports filed on it so far.
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...
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...
Fall Sowing Flowers for Zones 6-9: Poppies, Nigella
Sowing hardy annual and perennial seeds in autumn leads to earlier, stronger spring blooms with minimal effort, use natural cold stratification.
Fall pruning mistakes with lilacs, forsythia, and azaleas
Pruning certain shrubs in autumn removes next year's flower buds and stimulates tender growth vulnerable to winter damage.
Spider Plant Plantlets Signal Fall Propagation Season
Lengthening autumn nights trigger spider plants to produce flowers and plantlets.
Five Trees Perfect for Container Planting in September
Gardening Know How recommends five tree species suitable for container planting in early autumn.
September Planting Guide for Winter Flowering Bulbs
September is the ideal time to plant winter and spring-flowering bulbs like snowdrops and crocuses for colour from late autumn.
Peace Lily Care Tasks for September
Gardening Know How outlines seven essential tasks to prepare peace lilies for autumn's lower light and cooler conditions.
Fall Container Garden Ideas From GPOD Readers
Fine Gardening's GPOD feature shows six reader-submitted ideas for transitioning container gardens and displays into autumn, using plants like mums.
Alberta gardener transforms cutting garden into mass planting
A gardener in Alberta, Canada, has spent seven years converting a raised-bed cutting garden into a mass planting featuring over 600 hydrangea blooms.
Narcissus 'Thalia' Daffodil Gains Favor Over Classic Yellow Varieties
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
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.
Seven fall-sown flower seeds for next year
Gardening Know How advises sowing seven flower seeds in autumn. This uses natural cold to create stronger plants and earlier blooms next year.
Five Sweet Spot Secrets for Fall Hummingbird Feeding
Gardening Know How details five key strategies to create a safe and attractive feeding station for migrating hummingbirds this autumn.
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...
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...