After Storm Austen and Storm Boelo, garden experts advise checking patios for debris, standing water, blocked drains and loose structures.
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Storms Can Secretly Damage Your Patio – Check These 4 Things To Prevent Long-term Consequences
5 Evergreens That Need Winter Protection After You Plant Them
Newly planted arborvitae, boxwood, rhododendron, Japanese holly and yew can lose moisture in winter. Learn the fall steps that help protect them.
This October Garden Job Makes Weeding In The Spring So Much Easier – But Only If You Do It Properly Now
Removing perennial weeds in fall can ease spring garden work, but roots and rhizomes must come out whole to limit regrowth.
What To Do With Azaleas And Rhododendrons In Fall – 7 Winter Prep Tips To Protect Next Spring’s Blooms
A fall-care guide says to protect spring buds by avoiding heavy pruning, watering before freeze-up and mulching azaleas and rhododendrons.
12 Plants To Add To Your Garden Now For Winter Beauty
Country Living highlights 12 plants for winter garden interest, from red-stemmed dogwood and berries to ornamental grasses and fragrant shrubs.
15 Best Pool Water Test Kits for Clearer, Better-Balanced Water in 2027
Compare 15 pool water test kits by test method, coverage, ease of use, and fit. Find the right kit for routine checks and detailed water balancing.
Remove These 7 Flower Thugs Before They Self-Seed Everywhere – Or You’ll Be Digging Them Up Next Year
Gardening Know How recommends removing seed heads from seven prolific self-seeding flowers to limit unwanted growth next spring.
15 Best Swimming Pool Solar Blankets for Warmer Water in 2027
Compare 15 swimming pool solar blankets by size, thickness, shape, and practical tradeoffs to find a better fit for your pool and routine.
Don’t Cut Down That Tree Yet – It Could Be Legally Protected, Even If It’s On Your Own Property
Local permits, HOA rules, property lines and environmental protections may restrict tree removal, even on privately owned land.
How To Save Your Coleus Before The First Frost
Take 4- to 6-inch coleus cuttings before frost, root them in water and grow them indoors until outdoor conditions warm in spring.
