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Six Flowers to Plant in October for Summer Blooms
October is the ideal month to plant peonies, azaleas, wisteria, alliums, and other perennials for stronger root growth and vibrant blooms next summer.
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September Lawn Check for Chafer Grub Damage
Gardeners must check lawns for chafer grub infestations this September. The pests have surged after a hot, dry summer and can cause permanent damage if not treated before mid-October.
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September Geranium Care for Overwintering Success
Gardening Know How outlines four essential tasks for September to help geraniums survive winter and thrive again next summer, including cleanup
Design & wildlife
Gardening Know How offers nine cooling
The source provides nine landscape design strategies to make gardens feel cooler during summer heatwaves, focusing on plant selection, water features, and
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Lavender Care Tasks for September
Five simple September tasks for lavender plants, including light pruning and drainage checks, to ensure healthy growth and fragrant blooms next summer.
Design & wildlife
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 winter
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Experts Recommend Fall Lawn Repair Products
Experts recommend tools for aeration, moisture monitoring, and fertilization to repair summer-damaged lawns before fall arrives.
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2026 Fall Foliage Forecast Released
The 2026 fall foliage forecast predicts peak color times across the U.S., influenced by summer drought and heat.
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Tomato Feed Boosts Late Summer Flowers
Applying tomato feed to patio containers in late summer encourages a final flush of blooms with its high potassium, hardening plants before frost.
Plants
Summer heatwave's impact on garden plants
A gardener reports on how consecutive summer heatwaves affected plants, causing stunted growth, pests, and sun damage, though some crops did well.