12 Plants To Add To Your Garden Now For Winter Beauty

Country Living highlights 12 shrubs, flowers and grasses for winter color, texture, berries and bird food in the garden.

5 Evergreens That Need Winter Protection After You Plant Them

Newly planted arborvitae, boxwood, rhododendron, Japanese holly and yew may need fall watering, mulch and wind protection before winter.

How To Storm-proof Your Garden: 5 Essential Jobs To Protect Plants, Pots And Outdoor Furniture

Amateur Gardening recommends securing pots, supports and loose items, checking trees and clearing drainage before stormy weather arrives.

4 Smart Ways To Winterize Your Bird Bath And Stop This Life-Giving Water Supply Freezing Over

Gardening Know How outlines four ways to slow or prevent winter bird-bath freezing, from choosing a sunnier spot to using a thermostatic de-icer.

These 7 Garden Pests And Eggs Are Easy To Remove During Fall Cleanup – If You Know Their Hiding Places

A Gardening Know How report lists seven pests and egg masses to check for in fall, with guidance on removal and beneficial insects to leave.

Organic Codling Moth Control: Integrated Orchard Guide

A Grow Organic guide outlines monitoring, sanitation, fruit barriers and label-compliant treatments for managing codling moths in orchards.

9 Best Garden Scarecrows for Fall Displays in 2027

Compare nine garden scarecrows, from metal stakes and lighted accents to large porch figures, and find the right style for your yard.

This October Garden Job Makes Weeding In The Spring So Much Easier – But Only If You Do It Properly Now

Fall is a good time to remove perennial weeds before spring, but roots and rhizomes must come out whole to limit regrowth.

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 laws may restrict tree removal. Check the rules before cutting a tree on your land.

What Your Poinsettia Really Needs In October For A Beautiful Christmas Display

October care can help a poinsettia kept from last year rebloom: provide long, uninterrupted nights, bright daytime light, warmth and careful watering.