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Next year’s hydrangea flowers may already be waiting on this year’s stems. Learn which autumn tasks help protect them—and when to leave your pruning shears alon...
By Linda EverhartNext year’s hydrangea flowers may already be waiting on this year’s stems. Learn which autumn tasks help protect them—and when to leave your pruning shears alone.
Linda Everhart•Indoor PlantsOctober clematis care starts with knowing what to leave alone. These eight practical tasks help protect healthy stems, care for roots, and prepare your climber for next year’s flowers.
Linda Everhart•HerbsDiscover how to harvest edible nasturtium seed pods, enjoy their peppery flavor, and save mature seeds for next season’s colorful garden.
Linda Everhart•Indoor PlantsBeautiful holiday amaryllis starts with the right planting schedule. Use this guide to choose your planting date, care for growing bulbs, and plan a longer display.
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Indoor PlantsSome flower bulbs need indoor protection, while others can spend winter outdoors. Learn which plants to lift, which to leave, and how to store tender bulbs for next season.
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Indoor PlantsBefore clearing your fall garden, check these 10 flowers for ripe seeds. Learn when to collect them and how to dry and store your harvest for next year.
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ArticleGrow healthier outdoor tomatoes with 15 practical tips on planting, watering, feeding, pruning, and preventing common problems in pots or garden beds.
Linda Everhart•Indoor PlantsPrepare bearded irises for winter with six October care tasks. Learn when to trim leaves, check rhizomes, water, mulch, and postpone division.
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HerbsDiscover what research says about fig leaves for blood sugar and digestion, plus the limits of fig leaf tea and important safety precautions.
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HerbsExplore bull thistle root’s traditional uses, edible history, and scientific evidence. Learn how it differs from milk thistle and what to know about safety.
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HerbsDiscover four practical uses for guava leaves, from herbal tea and a chilled infusion to natural fabric dye and compost, with preparation and safety tips.
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Outdoor PlantsCan snake plants bloom indoors? Learn how light, plant maturity, pot size, watering, and healthy roots can improve the chances of fragrant flowers.
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