As temperatures start to drop and harsher weather creeps in, it may be tempting to think you should be doing more in the garden in order to protect your beloved plants from the elements. While October ...

Applying mulch at the right time in autumn is key if you want to see the most benefits in your garden. Mulch too late, and your plants could suffer from cold damage. If you mulch too early, you may ...

While planting them now won’t grace you with flowers until next year, the number one thing to plant in your garden in October is daffodils. These charming flowers bloom in early, mid, and late spring, ...

Judith Bordenuk also notes that fall is an ideal time for planting trees, shrubs, and perennials. The cooler nights mean less watering is required, but it’s crucial to ensure plants are well-watered ...

If "waste not want not" and minimizing your kitchen waste is your goal, you might want to start looking in unexpected places. We all know the basics like freezing veggies on the verge, and keeping ...

Winter in Michigan brings snow, ice, and long stretches indoors away from greenery. Having plants inside your home during these cold months can improve air quality and brighten your mood. I’ve ...

It's fall, which means it's time to figure out which plants are going to work best for container gardens. Design expert Cindy Funes has some answers.

Microplastics and nanoplastics in soils are a growing environmental problem. The extent to which agricultural crops absorb these particles and whether they end up in food has so far been difficult to ...

Happy October, dear readers! I am in deep disbelief that we’re somehow nearing the end of 2025, but orb-weaver spiders — those great harbingers of fall — are already out in force in my Ventura yard, ...

Fall is a good time to do an inventory because some flowers are still blooming, and those that are past their prime still can be identified by leaf shape and structure, among other attributes.

When purchasing garden mums, select plants with mostly closed buds and healthy foliage. Plants already in full bloom will not be attractive as long. Avoid plants whose flowers have already begun to ...

Living in Illinois means dealing with different seasons and lots of indoor time during those cold winters. Having plants inside your home isn’t just pretty – they can actually help clean your air!