7 Cold-Hardy Greens You Can Still Plant In October (By Zone)
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7 Cold-Hardy Greens You Can Still Plant In October (By Zone)

Many people have the false belief that leafy greens are weak and sensitive when, in reality, that’s just not true. As a matter of fact, many leafy greens out there are super cold-hardy and can be overwintered fairly easily!  In this article, we’re going to take a look at some cold-hardy greens in detail and…

10 Perennials You Can Safely Transplant In October
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10 Perennials You Can Safely Transplant In October

For years, gardeners in my Facebook community have asked for my opinion on transplanting perennials in October. Today, I thought I’d finally answer that question…but in more detail.  In this article, we’ll be taking a look at perennials you can transplant in October and how you can go about it in the safest way possible….

12 Plants You Should Never Prune In Fall (Wait Until Spring!)
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12 Plants You Should Never Prune In Fall (Wait Until Spring!)

I feel like one of the biggest issues in the realm of gardening today is the fact that people have become impatient and are speedrunning tasks without thought. Fall rolls around, and suddenly secateurs are flying, but not every plant should be touched this time of year. Heavy pruning can spell disaster for certain shrubs…

Deadheading In October: Which Flowers Will Rebloom?
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Deadheading In October: Which Flowers Will Rebloom?

Deadheading is already as tricky as it is, and doing it in October when it’s starting to get slightly cold outside can make it twice as challenging.  I’ve heard many new gardeners complain about how their flowers didn’t rebloom the way they hoped after deadheading. This may have something to do with the flower varieties…

12 Small Evergreen Shrubs For Year-Round Color
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12 Small Evergreen Shrubs For Year-Round Color

Are you done with sowing those boring old plants and flowers in your garden? Yeah…me too. Maybe it’s time to start experimenting with something new…something like…shrubs!  In today’s article, we’ll dive deep into the world of evergreen shrubs and go over a whole list of varieties that are perfect for adding year-round color to the garden….

11 Perennials To Prune In October For A Stronger Spring Garden
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11 Perennials To Prune In October For A Stronger Spring Garden

With every emerging month in the garden comes certain tasks and responsibilities you must take care of.  October is one such month when pruning proves to be important and beneficial to promote strong growth next spring.  In today’s article, we’ll take a look at all the perennials you should be pruning in October to achieve…