A Country Living report identifies four fall planting errors that can hinder trees and shrubs, from circling roots to mulch piled against trunks.
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October Is The Time To Order These Fruit Trees – For A Lifetime Of Homegrown Harvests
Bare-root fruit tree orders open in October ahead of November-to-March planting. See what to weigh when choosing apples, pears, peaches, plums and cherries.
Who Really Owns The Tree Or Hedge Between Your House And Your Neighbour’s?
Property deeds and trunk position can help identify who owns a boundary tree or hedge. Rules on pruning and protected trees also apply.
This Illinois Garden Feels Like A Hidden Corner Of The Italian Countryside – But Its Clever Design Works With The Woodland Landscape
A Riverwoods garden combines Italian-inspired details with woodland-aware design, a productive kitchen garden and a greenhouse used for work and dining.
Goldie Hawn’s Fountain Is Surrounded By Plants – And It’s A Masterclass In Planting Around Water
A People magazine feature of Goldie Hawn’s Pacific Palisades garden highlights how layered planting makes a fountain feel integrated.
7 Flowers To Sow In October – For Stronger Plants And Earlier Blooms Next Year
A Homes & Gardens gardening report recommends October sowings of hardy flowers, with timing and protection adjusted for local frost conditions.
Your Outdoor Oasis Awaits – 20 Patio Furnishings And Accessories For Those Who Value High Design, Even While Outside
Homes & Gardens highlights 20 patio furnishings and accessories, from outdoor seating and lighting to trellises and rain chains.
5 Fast-growing Privacy Shrubs To Plant This Autumn If You’re Tired Of An Overlooked Garden
Five evergreen shrubs can help screen overlooked gardens. Experts explain their growth, planting conditions and maintenance needs.
Every Garden Needs One Plant That Makes It Feel More Private – These 7 Beauties Give You Year-Round Cover
A Gardening Know How report highlights seven evergreen plants for living garden screens, with options for narrow spaces, trellises and hedges.
7 Underused Shrubs And Perennials To Plant In October For Extraordinary Fall Color That Lasts Into Winter
Gardening Know How recommends October planting for lasting fall and winter interest; the supplied report details fothergilla, sweetspire and paperbark maple.