Garlic Is Sprouting Before Winter: Should You Cover It Or Leave It Alone?

Early garlic shoots do not necessarily mean a failed crop. Check soil cover and local winter guidance before adding mulch or disturbing the bed.

How To Prepare Blanket Flowers (Gaillardia) For Winter

Gaillardia usually needs little winter care. Learn when to cut it back, when to leave stems for wildlife, and how to mulch without trapping moisture.

How To Prepare Coreopsis Flowers For Winter

Gardener’s Path advises leaving coreopsis stems intact, adding mulch and watering until a hard freeze to support perennial plants through winter.

This Fall Bulb-Planting Mistake Can Ruin Your Spring Display – Here’s How To Avoid It And Get Beautiful Floral Displays

Waterlogged soil can rot spring bulbs over winter. Test drainage before planting, improve heavy soil or use raised beds and pots.

14 Best Garden Leaf Vacuum Shredders for Easier Yard Cleanup in 2027

Compare 14 garden leaf vacuum shredders by power source, collection style, mulching approach, and yard fit to find the right cleanup tool.

Registration Now Open For Plantpeddler’s 2026 Poinsettia Variety Day

Plantpeddler’s free Dec. 3 variety event in Cresco, Iowa, will feature more than 200 poinsettia varieties and representatives from breeders.

13 Best Halloween Outdoor Witch Cauldrons for Spooky Yard Displays in 2027

Compare 13 Halloween outdoor witch cauldrons by lighting, fog effects, size, setup, and display style to find the right fit for your yard.

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.