Move coleus indoors before nights fall below 50°F, check for pests and take cuttings to keep colorful plants through winter.
Growing Coleus Indoors This Fall – For Easy Color You Can Overwinter And Propagate For Next Year
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The One Flower To Grow If You Want Your Garden To Look Better After The First Frost
Tall perennial stonecrop, especially ‘Autumn Joy,’ keeps its shape and seasonal interest after frost, according to horticulture experts.
Grow Herbs For Free By Taking Cuttings
A gardening guide explains how to propagate thyme, sage and rosemary from semi-ripe cuttings, with advice on drainage, warmth and humidity.
20 Great Gardening Tips For Your October Garden
Grow Organic’s October checklist covers spring bulbs, garlic, late harvests, frost protection, soil care and garden preparation for winter.
9 Gorgeous Hydrangeas To Plant This Fall For Blooms Next Summer
Country Living highlights nine hydrangeas for fall planting, with details on hardiness zones, mature sizes and flower colors.
Why Yellowjackets Are More Aggressive In Fall—and How To Avoid Them
Yellowjackets search harder for food in late summer and fall. Experts explain how to reduce encounters and when to call a pest professional.
What To Plant In October For Flowers, Vegetables, And Bulbs That Will Establish Beautifully Before Winter Arrives
October planting can help bulbs, hardy perennials, trees and cool-season crops establish before winter. Timing depends on frost dates and local conditions.
9 Dangerous Garden Plants You Might Already Have At Home – And How To Protect Yourself, Children And Pets
An Amateur Gardening report identifies nine familiar toxic plants and outlines precautions for households with children and pets.
9 Bulbs To Plant In October For Striking Fuss-Free Flowers Come Spring – Even Beginner Gardeners Will Get Great Results
Gardening Know How highlights nine spring-flowering bulbs for October planting, with advice on sunlight, drainage and care for each type.
Want Your Hostas To Come Back Next Year? Do These 5 Things Before September Ends
Gardening Know How outlines five end-of-September chores — dividing, cleanup, watering, pest control and dormancy — to prepare hostas for winter.
