Browse our latest garden articles about fall gardening.
October is the month to sow sweet peas for earlier, stronger flowers next summer. This guide covers autumn sowing, overw...
Plant paperwhites and amaryllis now for Christmas blooms — no chilling needed. Timing, soil vs water methods, the alcoho...
October is ideal for windowsill microgreens. Learn how to grow 10 easy varieties at home, from sowing to harvest in 7–14...
October is decision time for the secateurs. This guide explains what to prune now — roses, fruit canes, hedges — and wha...
October is the last good window to sow cover crops. Learn which green manures to plant now — clover, rye, vetch — and ho...
October is planter-buying season: the 6 specs that matter (material, drainage, size, railing fit, UV resistance) plus 6 ...
Forget the lone mum by the door. This October, build fall containers with real staying power — ornamental peppers, flowe...
October's fallen leaves are free garden gold. Learn how to make leaf mould in a bin, bag or pile — which leaves rot fast...
Choosing your first gardening tool kit? This 2026 buying guide covers what matters — blade materials, pruner quality, st...
October is the last chance to overwinter tender plants. Learn to lift dahlias and cannas, bring pelargoniums indoors, an...
October is the best month to plant spring-flowering bulbs. This guide covers the best bulbs, planting depths, container ...
October is the ideal month to plant garlic for next summer's harvest. A complete guide to choosing varieties, planting d...