Whether you're nurturing a backyard plot or managing a large garden, stay in the know with the latest in gardening. From planting trends to eco-friendly methods and seasonal tips, this section brings you news and inspiration to help your garden thrive all year long.
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Sep 28, 2025 - 13:31 GMT
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Sep 27, 2025 - 07:40 GMT
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Sep 25, 2025 - 21:00 GMT
From frilly florals to delicious herbs, these cool-season annuals will keep your garden going strong.
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Sep 25, 2025 - 11:44 GMT
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Sep 25, 2025 - 09:16 GMT
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Sep 24, 2025 - 17:25 GMT
Bring the pumpkin patch to you.
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Sep 6, 2025 - 20:00 GMT
Many flowers thrive in cooler fall weather, and fast-growing options like pansies, cornflowers, petunias, and goldenrod can quickly fill gardens with vibrant color. Experts recommend varieties such as hydrangeas, wandflower, and compact indigo sage for long-lasting blooms, pollinator support, and easy maintenance.
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Sep 6, 2025 - 17:00 GMT
Gardeners should deadhead zinnias once blooms fade or turn brown to encourage the plant to produce new flowers, improve airflow, and reduce disease risk. Experts recommend snipping above two leaves for landscape planting or deeper cuts for long stems in cut flower gardens, repeating the process regularly throughout the season.
Sep 4, 2025 - 18:49 GMT
Kurapia (Phyla nodiflora) is a hardy, drought-resistant ground cover that thrives in warm climates, making it an excellent low-maintenance alternative to grass for filling patchy lawns. Once established from plugs, it provides year-round greenery, supports pollinators with tiny blooms, and requires minimal mowing or fertilizing to maintain a lush, carpet-like appearance.
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Sep 3, 2025 - 20:01 GMT
Not all charcoal is suitable for gardening, but biochar and lump charcoal can improve soil health by enhancing water retention, nutrient availability, and microbial activity. Experts recommend using charcoal in compost, pots, or as mulch to boost plant growth, speed decomposition, improve drainage, and retain vital nutrients.
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Sep 3, 2025 - 18:01 GMT
Watering mistakes like overwatering, underwatering, inconsistent schedules, or watering at the wrong time can lead to root rot, fungal diseases, stunted growth, or even plant death. Experts recommend deep, consistent watering in the early morning, keeping foliage dry, ensuring good drainage, and using quality water to keep plants healthy.
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Sep 2, 2025 - 20:00 GMT
Climbing plants may look charming, but varieties like ivy, trumpet vine, bougainvillea, and wisteria can damage walls, trap moisture, attract pests, and even stress foundations. Experts recommend keeping these aggressive growers on trellises or arbors instead of allowing them to climb directly on your home.
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Aug 30, 2025 - 18:00 GMT
Certain plants should never be pruned in September because doing so can remove next year's flower buds or vital food sources for wildlife. Experts advise leaving rosemary, Chinese fringe flower, American beautyberry, native grasses, asters, lilacs, and some hydrangeas untouched until their proper pruning seasons.
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Aug 30, 2025 - 13:01 GMT
Harvesting basil regularly by pinching leaves from the top or cutting stems above leaf nodes encourages bushy growth and prolongs the plant's productivity until frost. Fresh basil can be stored in water like cut flowers, wrapped in damp paper towels, frozen in ice trays, or dried for long-term use.
Aug 29, 2025 - 17:52 GMT
Coffee grounds don't drastically change soil pH, but they do add mild acidity, nutrients like calcium, magnesium, and potassium, and feed beneficial microbes that improve soil health. Many plants - such as azaleas, hydrangeas, Japanese maples, African violets, philodendrons, potatoes, and eggplants - thrive with small amounts of coffee grounds mixed into their soil or compost.
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Aug 28, 2025 - 14:01 GMT
Earwigs - often called "pincher bugs" because of the small pincers on their tails - love damp, shady spots. They're most likely to sneak inside bathrooms, basements, or kitchens when outdoor conditions send them looking for food and shelter. While they rarely cause serious damage, no one wants these creepy crawlers hanging around the house or nibbling on garden plants. The good news is that with the right steps, you can prevent earwigs from moving in and clear them out quickly if they do.
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