Fall is in full swing! Are you getting the most out of your garden before making the transition to winter? Even warm-climate gardens go through changes from fall to winter, so make sure you (and your garden) are ready, no matter where you live. Find ways to brighten your autumn garden, discover a bulb-planting strategy for a gorgeous spring, learn how to deal with a common houseplant pest, and more.
Electrify your autumn garden with the bold colors of Japanese maples. See 14 popular varieties—although there are literally hundreds in various sizes, shapes, and colors! Photos by Richard Bloom & Rob Cardillo.
Boost Fall Color with These 5 Types of Plants
Keep your garden flourishing into fall with color and texture. Include these 5 types of plants in your fall planting plans and you'll be rewarded with many more weeks of enjoyment.
The Renaissance of Naturalizing Bulbs
A naturalistic garden emulates nature in all her wild ways. Planting spring-flowering bulbs this way appeals to those who enjoy a natural look and want to invite pollinators into their gardens. The beauty of naturalizing is that the tiny bulbs will multiply and produce more flowers every year and flower in succession for many weeks.
Visit FlowerBulbs.com for more information on planting and growing bulbs.
Winter is coming and many of us want to bring our plants in but keep the pests out. There is one specific pest that almost everyone will encounter at some point and that is the fungus gnat. Don’t worry, our friends at IvyMay & Co. have 3 tips to help you prevent and get rid of fungus gnats!
Capture the spirit of the season with a beautifully decorated fall porch. Get inspiration and ideas on how to use live plants, natural elements, and autumn accessories to design a porch or entryway that says, "Happy Fall!"
How to Prepare Your Garden for Winter
Are you busy getting ready for winter and feel like you might have forgotten something? Here’s a list of 25 tips to make sure your outdoor areas are ready—including advice for warmer climates (Zones 9 and 10) as well.
So many of you enjoyed the wildlife garden featured in last week's newsletter, and with more gardeners discovering the importance of gardens that not only attract birds, butterflies, and other wildlife, but also provide food and shelter for them, why not take it a step further? If you have a wildlife-friendly garden, find out how you can get it recognized as a certified wildlife habitat.
Happy Gardening!
-Linda
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