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Wisconsin gardeners are stashing these 8 dahlias and cannas indoors before frost turns them to mush
When the nights turn crisp across Wisconsin, dahlias and cannas start living on borrowed time. These summer showstoppers cannot handle…
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Places To Avoid Planting Coneflowers In Virginia And Where They’ll Actually Thrive
Let’s talk about the coneflower drama nobody warns you about. You plant it with big dreams of a purple, pollinator-packed…
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Why Do Rats Move Into Pennsylvania Yards The Moment Fall Arrives
Fall arrives in Pennsylvania and so do rats. Not always visibly at first, but the evidence tends to follow. Gnawed…
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The Late Summer Mistake That Weakens New York Hydrangeas Before Winter
Late summer has a sneaky way of luring gardeners into one big, hydrangea-related trap. The air cools down just enough,…
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Rat Repelling Herbs North Carolina Gardeners Can Plant Before Fall
Certain herbs have a reputation for discouraging rats and other rodents, and North Carolina gardeners are increasingly using them as…
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The One Plant Worth Adding To A California Yard To Keep Mosquitoes Away
Few things can ruin a relaxing evening in your California yard faster than a swarm of mosquitoes. You can light…
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The Meaning Behind Seeing Roadrunners In Your Texas Yard This Fall
A roadrunner appearing in your Texas yard this fall tends to produce a genuine smile before anything else. There’s something…
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The Oregon Native Groundcover To Plant This Fall Under Deciduous Trees Before Leaves Drop
Under the big-leaf maple in the back corner, the soil never looks right. Roots crisscross the surface. Grass gives up…
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If These Birds Visit Your California Garden, You’re Doing Everything Right
A lively California garden can attract far more than bees and butterflies. Certain birds will show up when your yard…
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The Monarch Overwintering Spots Along The California Coast Every Gardener Should Know About
Every fall, thousands of monarch butterflies make an incredible journey to California’s coast, gathering in places that provide the shelter…
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What Happens When You Mow Over Leaves On A North Carolina Lawn
Mowing over fallen leaves instead of raking them is a practical shortcut for many North Carolina homeowners, and the results…
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What Cedar-Apple Rust Galls Look Like On Michigan Junipers Before Spring
A gardener trimming back a juniper hedge in late November notices something odd. A scatter of small brown knots clinging…
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The Fall Lawn Disease Ohio Homeowners Often Mistake For Drought Stress
Brown patches show up on your lawn this fall, and you reach for the hose without realizing water isn’t the…
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How To Give Fall Broccoli And Cauliflower Transplants A Strong Start In Georgia Heat
A tray of stocky broccoli and cauliflower transplants sits by the back door, roots ready to go, while the Georgia…
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The Virginia Native Grasses That Turn Yards Golden Before October
By late September, many Virginia gardens start losing their summer color. But look closer at the edges, and a different…
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What North Carolina Gardeners Should Do With Crape Myrtle Seed Pods Before Winter
Crape myrtles produce distinctive round seed pods each fall, and what happens to them before winter can influence both the…
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7 Fall Bulbs New York Gardeners Should Plant Before Halloween
October gives New York gardeners a small but important planting window. The air is cooler, the soil is still workable,…
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The September Task Your Michigan Elderberry Needs Before It Fruits Well Next Year
Early September in Michigan smells like damp leaves, warm dust, and the very last of the sweet corn. Mornings turn…
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The Strange-Looking Native Texas Flowering Shrub Pollinators Can’t Resist
There is a native Texas shrub that produces flowers unlike almost anything else in the residential garden. They’re twisted, partially…
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Should You Bag Your Florida Grass Clippings In September Or Leave Them On The Lawn
Bag it or leave it? Florida homeowners have been guessing wrong on this one for years. Grass clippings aren’t trash,…
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The Most Common Fall Vegetable Pests In Pennsylvania
Fall vegetable gardening in Pennsylvania comes with welcome relief from summer’s most intense pest pressure. But it doesn’t come pest…
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Ever wonder why your Oregon camellia buds brown and drop before they ever open?
Watching your camellia buds turn brown and fall off before they ever bloom is genuinely discouraging, especially when you have…
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The September Watering Mistake That Can Hurt Ohio Plants All Winter
One habit carries over from summer into fall, and it could leave your Ohio plants defenseless once the cold sets…
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Why Michigan Homeowners Should Stop Cutting Grass Too Short Before Winter
Cutting grass too short heading into a Michigan winter is a common mistake that can leave lawns more vulnerable than…
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7 Mulching Mistakes Virginia Gardeners Keep Making Every September
September in Virginia is when gardens start getting their fall refresh. Cool mornings, damp soil, and fresh mulch make it…
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A Large Orange And Black Insect Is Turning Up In Louisiana Gardens, And Here’s What It Actually Is
Something perches on your porch rail without a hint of fear. Its shell gleams in shades of orange, black, and…
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The California Lawn Task That Keeps Weeds From Taking Over By October
September in California smells like warm dust, dry grass, and one last round of smoky backyard barbecues. Your lawn looks…
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A Copperhead Look-Alike Is Turning Up In Arizona Yards This Fall – Here’s The Harmless Snake It Really Is
Spotting a large, blotched snake in your Arizona yard can stop your heart for a second, especially if someone mentions…
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The Texas Native That Looks Right At Home In A Naturalistic Garden
Not every plant in a naturalistic Texas garden needs to announce itself. Some of the most valuable ones are the…
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What California Roses Actually Need Once Summer Ends
Summer heat can leave California roses looking tired, but the end of the season does not mean their needs disappear….
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8 Warning Signs Your New York Lawn Is Not Ready For Winter
Your lawn gives plenty of clues before winter arrives. Brown patches, soft spots, and puddles that linger after rain are…
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September Yard Projects Florida HOA Homeowners Should Get Approved Before Buying The Plants
Your cart’s full at the garden center, and you haven’t checked the one thing that could send every plant straight…
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The Reasons To Plant Winterberry Holly In Your Pennsylvania Yard
Winterberry holly is one of those plants that earns its place in a Pennsylvania yard more completely than almost anything…
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American Flamingos Are Coming Back To The Southwest After A Century Of Silence
A pink bird the size of a small child, standing knee-deep in still water on legs like stilts, is hard…
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This Native North Carolina Perennial Belongs In Every Wet, Sunny Border
The lowest corner of my back border stays soggy for days after a storm, then bakes in full sun the…
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Why New York Basements Flood After Fall Rain And How Yard Grading Plays A Role
A heavy October storm can reveal problems your yard has been hiding all year. One quick trip to the basement…
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Scents Michigan Gardeners Use To Discourage Moles And Where To Apply Them
Moles can wreak havoc on a Michigan lawn, and certain scents have become a popular natural deterrent for gardeners hoping…
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8 Chesapeake Bay Native Plants Coastal Virginia Yards Should Add This Fall
Coastal Virginia gardens have a short window when the weather does the hard work for you. Fall brings cooler days…
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Why Deer Start Targeting Texas Landscapes In September
Deer that kept a respectful distance through most of the year become a different kind of problem in September. The…
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That Overlooked Calendula In Your Arizona Garden Was Defending It All Along
Calendula officinalis, the cheerful pot marigold, has been quietly earning a more interesting reputation than its looks suggest. A laboratory…
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Why New York Maples Can Turn Red Or Yellow At The Same Time
A maple tree in New York can look like it is wearing two different fall outfits at once. One side…
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These Pennsylvania Shrubs Handle Wet Clay Soil Better Than Any Garden Plant
Wet clay soil is one of Pennsylvania’s most common and most frustrating growing challenges. The drainage is poor, the compaction…
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Why This One Weekend Chore Could Be Costing Your Georgia Shrubs Their Best Blooms
The azaleas looked perfectly healthy going into fall. Green, full, no signs of stress. A quick trim to tidy things…
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A Ringwood Botanical Garden Is Riding A Native Plant Buying Rush At Its Fall Plant Sale
You catch the shift instantly, a pull toward Ringwood before sunrise breaks. Something has changed in how New Jersey gardeners…
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Texas Plants You Should Buy Before Nurseries Run Out This Fall
Fall is one of the best planting seasons Texas offers, and the gardeners who know this move quickly. Native plants,…
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Skip The September Goldenrod Cleanup In Ohio, Your Garden Is Still Feeding Pollinators
September in Ohio smells like warm dust, mown grass, and something faintly sweet drifting from the back fence. The air…
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The Georgia Shrub That Brings Color When Summer Gardens Start Fading
By the time late summer arrives, many landscapes begin looking quieter than they did just a few weeks earlier. Spring’s…
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Peregrine Falcons Dive On Arizona Yards At Up To 200+ MPH – Here’s What They’re Hunting
A shadow drops out of the sky over your Phoenix or Tucson backyard, moving faster than your eye can follow,…
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Something Is Spinning Massive Silver Webs Across Iowa Porches This Week
You step onto your porch and pause at a glittering web overhead. Dew has turned an ordinary web into a…
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The One Thing Michigan Serviceberry Trees Need Before September Ends
Serviceberry trees have delivered spring blooms, summer fruit, and fall color for Michigan yards all year, and one particular need…
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The Forgotten Pennsylvania Fruit Tree More Backyard Gardeners Are Planting
Most Pennsylvania backyard orchards tell a familiar story. Apples, maybe a pear, a few blueberries if there’s patience for them….
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8 Signs Your Georgia Garden Soil Is Struggling During Summer
The soil might look fine on the surface, but underneath, it could be losing the battle against heat, drought, and…
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The September Crape Myrtle Care Mistakes Virginia Homeowners Keep Making
Your Virginia crape myrtle may still be covered in blooms when September arrives. That can make the pruners feel hard…
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Why Texas Mockingbirds Imitate The Sound Of Car Alarms And Phones Instead Of Just Other Birds
It is 2 a.m. in a quiet Dallas neighborhood, and somebody bolts upright in bed, certain a car alarm is…
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Why Mums Actually Come Back Every Year In California, Unlike Almost Everywhere Else
Mums are often treated like one-season fall decorations, but many gardeners see them return year after year. If you have…
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An Arizona Native Vine That Covers A Modest Fence Without Getting Out Of Hand
If you have a hot, sun-blasted fence in southern Arizona and want something native climbing up it, the options can…
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The Underused Pennsylvania Shade Plant Hummingbirds Keep Visiting Through Fall
Early September in Pennsylvania has a sound, and it is not the neighbor’s leaf blower warming up. It is a…
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