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These 7 Fall Cleanup Mistakes Could Ruin Next Year’s Garden – Here’s What To Do Instead
Gardening Know How warns that fall pruning, cutting foliage and over-cleaning can affect spring blooms, soil and wildlife. Here are safer alternatives.
What To Do About Exposed Tree Roots—and What Not To Do
Arborists recommend protecting exposed roots with mulch or a light soil layer, while avoiding root cutting, deep fill and repeated mower damage.
Wet Leaves Can Ruin A Patio – Experts Say These Are The Biggest Cosmetic And Safety Risks
Garden experts warn wet leaves can make patio paving slippery and contribute to stains, moss and algae. Regular sweeping can limit the risks.
16 Stylish Garden Accessories That Can Handle Fall Weather – And Still Look Beautiful
Homes & Gardens recommends 16 garden accessories for fall work, including waterproof boots, a kneeler and tool carriers. Product performance claims are not independently verified.
Plants For Luck, Love And Long Life: 9 Chinese Garden Favourites
RHS Bridgewater curator Tracy Snell explains the symbolism and growing needs of nine plants featured in the Yangzhou Scholars’ Garden.
These 7 Garden Pests And Eggs Are Easy To Remove During Fall Cleanup – If You Know Their Hiding Places
A fall cleanup guide identifies seven garden pests and egg masses to check for, plus beneficial insects and habitat gardeners should leave undisturbed.
Storms Can Secretly Damage Your Patio – Check These 4 Things To Prevent Long-term Consequences
After Storm Austen and Storm Boelo, garden experts advise checking patios for debris, standing water, blocked drains and loose structures.
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.