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Fall
Can Gardening Help You Live Longer?
Gardening is good for your health!
Santa's Garden Plan
If Santa had a garden, what plants would he grow? (Hint: cool-weather, festive ones...)
Save Your Tropical Plants in Winter
Tropical plants won’t survive winter outdoors where temperatures freeze. But you can save them. Here’s how.
Decorate Your Home and Garden with Crotons
Splashy colors, big leaves: crotons add color indoors and out.
Add Fall Color with Asters
So many bold colors! Asters are fall favorites for gardeners and butterflies.
The Garden's Fall Finale
Having a garden that stays colorful into the late fall isn’t as challenging as you might think. See some colorful options!
Perennial Baskets for Fall
Perennial-filled hanging baskets from the Montreal Botanic Gardens are beautiful autumn decor.
Gardening Near the Arctic Circle
Gardening near the Arctic Circle is surprisingly colorful. Discover cool-weather containers from Iceland.
Long-Blooming Florida Perennials
These five Florida perennials bloom and bloom and bloom.
Road Food for Butterflies
Add nectar-rich plants to your yard to attract and feed migrating butterflies.
Small Ornamental Grasses
Small grasses, such as mondo, liriope, and blue fescue add color and texture to landscapes.
Get Big Color in Sun or Shade with Coleus
Coleus is one of my favorite plants.
Sprucing Up Your Front Yard Can Make You Money
Doing a little work in your front yard can make your home more valuable.
Decorate for Thanksgiving with Plants
Make your table burst with seasonal flair this holiday with houseplants.
How to Care for Curcuma in Winter
Give your beautiful curcuma plant the right winter care.
Winter Hibiscus Care Tips
Keep your favorite tropical hibiscus alive in winter -- even if you live in a cold climate.
Mandevilla Care in Winter
Enjoy the beauty of tropical mandevilla even after the snow flies.
Fanciful Fall Foliage
Get big color impact with a fountain of fall color.
Get the Jump on Spring with Fall-Planted Perennials
Fall planting perennials is a smart thing to do because you'll be rewarded with tons of color in your spring and summer garden.
Why Fall Is the Best Time to Plant Perennials
It's fall -- time for apple cider, pumpkin spice lattes and Halloween candy. It's also the best time to plant perennials. Here's why.
Fall Mini Peppers Are Here!
Add festive fall flair with delightful miniature peppers.
Chrysanthemums Add Fall Style
Get tips for picking the perfect mums, keeping them happy, and designing with them in your yard.
Easy Ways to Dress Up Your Backyard Garden
Transform your backyard garden into a personal haven with our easy tips.
Cool-Weather Classics
Pansies are the cheerleaders of the cool-season garden. Their happy flowers provide a big boost of color to beds, borders, and containers.