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Fall & Winter

How to Winterize Your Fish Pond (6 Timely Tips)

Published on October 28, 2019Last updated November 8, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Goldfish and winter pond in garden.

Keep your garden pond fish and plants alive with these cold weather preparation and maintenance tips. Weโ€™ve covered the basics to protect everything through the winter months. Whether you are … [Read more...]

10 Popular Perennials to Divide & Transplant in Fall

Published on October 16, 2019Last updated October 6, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Perennials that can be divided in fall including peonies.

Late summer and early fall is the time to plant, divide, and transplant many different perennials, shrubs, and trees including spring flowering perennials. Peonies are a good example of a plant that … [Read more...]

Create Seed Pod Bouquets for Winter Birds

Published on October 9, 2019Last updated November 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Seed pod bouquet created with a burlap ribbon.

Hereโ€™s a sweet way to dress up your garden for the winter: bundle up old flowering perennials with burlap ribbon and leave the seeds for the birds. You will nourish wildlife and, come spring, itโ€™s … [Read more...]

20 Flower Bulbs to Plant in Fall for Spring & Summer Blooms

Published on September 27, 2019Last updated November 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Spring-flowering bulbs planted in fall.

This handy list of bulbs to plant in fall is organized by bloom times. Pick selections that flower in late winter, spring, and summer for continuous blooms. If you are new to this, see how to … [Read more...]

16 Garden Vegetables That Sweeten with Frost

Published on September 11, 2019Last updated November 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Root vegetables that sweeten after exposure to frost conditions.

Have you noticed carrots, kale, or broccoli taste better after a frost? That's because some cool-tolerant veggies convert their starches into sugars as temperatures drop. Discover how this natural … [Read more...]

Winter Care for Wild Birds in Your Backyard

Published on November 26, 2018Last updated October 9, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Chickadee on a snowy branch.

To survive winter, birds need more than luckโ€”they need food, shelter, and safety. Your garden can provide these essentials year-round. Also see the Complete Guide for Choosing Birdseed to … [Read more...]

Can You Eat Halloween Pumpkins?

Published on October 17, 2018Last updated October 21, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Painted Halloween pumpkins.

Can you eat Halloween pumpkins? It seems so wasteful to get rid of this giant vegetable just because October 31st is done. While the answer is likely yes, you may not want to. We explain why. I … [Read more...]

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