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Think Twice Before Pruning Trees In October – Only These 3 Exceptions Can Tolerate A Light Trim

Think Twice Before Pruning Trees In October – Only These 3 Exceptions Can Tolerate A Light Trim

Most trees should wait for their dormant-season prune. A gardening expert says acers, birches and newly planted trees can get limited October attention.
How To Harvest Herbs For Winter Cooking Before The First Frost

How To Harvest Herbs For Winter Cooking Before The First Frost

A Country Living report outlines which herbs to harvest before frost and how to dry or freeze them for winter cooking.
How Spring Creek Growers Built A Fast-Growing Texas Native Plant Program

How Spring Creek Growers Built A Fast-Growing Texas Native Plant Program

Spring Creek Growers expanded its Texas native assortment from 8–10 plants to about 50–60 in four years, making it the company’s second-largest crop category.
5 Plants To Plant In October To Help Robins, Finches, Redwings And Blackbirds Survive Winter, According To Wildlife Experts

5 Plants To Plant In October To Help Robins, Finches, Redwings And Blackbirds Survive Winter, According To Wildlife Experts

Holly, rowan, hawthorn, crab apple and ivy can offer garden birds winter food or shelter, according to wildlife experts cited by Ideal Home.
Bare Root Tree Planting-Day Checklist

Bare Root Tree Planting-Day Checklist

A Grow Organic checklist covers keeping bare roots moist, setting planting depth, backfilling, mulching and checking young trees after planting.
Wildlife Experts Say This Clever Gadget Will Stop Your Bird Bath From Freezing Over This Winter – It’s A Fuss-free Way To Support Birds In Cold Weather

Wildlife Experts Say This Clever Gadget Will Stop Your Bird Bath From Freezing Over This Winter – It’s A Fuss-free Way To Support Birds In Cold Weather

Wildlife specialists explain how thermostatic bird-bath heaters work, their costs and electrical safety needs, and alternatives for preventing ice.
5 Fall-Flowering Trees To Plant In October – Bring Color And Fragrance To Your Cool-Season Garden

5 Fall-Flowering Trees To Plant In October – Bring Color And Fragrance To Your Cool-Season Garden

Five fall-flowering trees and shrubs can add color, fragrance and pollinator food. Learn their growing conditions and what to check before planting.
The Backyard Habitat You Can Create In One Afternoon For Winter Wildlife – Before Frost Arrives

The Backyard Habitat You Can Create In One Afternoon For Winter Wildlife – Before Frost Arrives

A Homes & Gardens report recommends making a loose brush pile from garden debris to give wildlife shelter and foraging space before frost.
This Crucial Gardening Ingredient Is Key To Bigger, Stronger Plants – And Gives New Shrubs The Best Possible Start

This Crucial Gardening Ingredient Is Key To Bigger, Stronger Plants – And Gives New Shrubs The Best Possible Start

Garden experts say mycorrhizal fungi can support root growth and nutrient uptake, though results depend on the plant and growing conditions.
Chill Hours By Zip Code: A Fruit Tree Selection Guide

Chill Hours By Zip Code: A Fruit Tree Selection Guide

Grow Organic’s ZIP code tool estimates winter chill to help compare fruit tree varieties, but results are not exact measurements or forecasts.