5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (701+ words) September is a great time to plant radishes Tomato season may be ending, but that doesn't mean our veg patch now has to turn barren for the rest of the year – there's still time to plant radishes in their place…...

6+ day, 10+ hour ago   (1467+ words) Step away from the pruning shears: these shrubs and perennials need their stems, buds, and seedheads intact as summer turns toward fall September’s urge to tidy is powerful, but resist cutting back spring-flowering shrubs, berrying plants, ornamental grasses, and late-season…...

1+ week, 7+ hour ago   (591+ words) It's time to trick these bulbs into dormancy It's never too early to start thinking about Christmas, especially when it comes to the festive blooms that sit atop the dining table. Amaryllis is one of the top choices, with iconic…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (1013+ words) Give your Christmas cactus the right conditions now to encourage a spectacular display of blooms come the holidays September might feel a little early to be thinking about Christmas, but if you want your Christmas cactus to put on a…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (1246+ words) Discover the best methods to use to get new plants for free this month Propagating new plants for free and watching them thrive is hugely satisfying. Whether it is to add more to your own garden or to give away…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (810+ words) It's time to move your pelargoniums indoors September marks a transitional month in the garden, as we give summer a gentle goodbye and start thinking about fall. One plant that needs some extra attention this month is geranium, or pelargonium....

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (1029+ words) Discover why late summer is the time to pull up spent summer bedding plants If your summer annuals are looking past their best at this time of year, you are not alone, and it is not surprising considering the summer…...

2+ week, 1+ hour ago   (843+ words) September is the perfect time to give your Thanksgiving cactus some attention – and a little seasonal preparation now can help encourage a spectacular display of blooms later this year If your Thanksgiving cactus (Schlumbergera truncata) is looking a little ordinary…...

2+ week, 6+ hour ago   (1470+ words) Lots of leafy greens thrive in the cooler post-summer weather Summer may be winding down, but a productive vegetable garden keeps on providing. As you create gaps in beds, take advantage of this space and think of hardy vegetables to…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (847+ words) There are two times in the year that are ideal for pruning figs The best times to prune a fig tree is late winter or early spring, but some pruning can be done in summer, too. The reason for pruning…...