Gardening with Allen: Pansies and violas color fall and winter

I read that now is a good time to plant flowers for fall and winter color in the landscape. Could you suggest some specific plants, ideas and sources? You will find a few things in the big box stores, but you need to go to a full-service nursery...

Top Gardening Tasks to Complete This October

Image Credit: Shutterstock. October signals a beautiful transition in the garden. The intense heat of summer fades, replaced by crisp air and a rich palette of autumn colors. While it might feel like the gardening season is winding down, this...

UK gardeners urged to leave piles of sticks in garden as cold weather sets in

16:05, 04 Oct 2025 Leaving piles of sticks in the corners of your garden make great foraging spots for birds(Image: Getty) Gardeners across the UK are being encouraged to leave stick piles in their gardens during October as the seasons shift....

Fall garden tasks bring spring gardening success

Now that it is officially autumn and October has arrived, it's time to complete some fall garden tasks that will pay dividends next spring. Fall weather can be great for gardening as it tends to be cooler with little to no humidity. I much prefer...

Gardening Series with Linn County Master Gardeners

Gardeners told to do one simple job with rhubarb plants before winter arrives

This simple hack ensures your rhubarbs are ready for spring(Image: Kathrin Ziegler via Getty Images) Rhubarb thrives in cooler conditions and will bolt, sending up flowers instead of producing those thick, succulent stems, when temperatures soar....

Remove weeds from your lawn fast with 1 natural method 5 gardening experts love

As the chilly weather begins to set in, you may be considering storing away your trowels, tucking your gardening gloves into the shed and allowing your garden to naturally wind down for winter. Nevertheless, the majority of garden weeds persist in...

I asked 5 gardeners the fastest way to remove lawn weeds—they all said the same thing

As the cold weather starts to creep in, you might be thinking about packing up your trowels, putting away your gardening gloves and letting your garden die back naturally. However, most garden weeds continue to grow at a fairly rapid rate...

Gardening talkback: Magnolias, mulch and millipedes

Monty Don reveals when gardeners should last mow lawn and length it needs to be

Get your lawn ready for the winter months thanks to Monty Don(Image: Getty Images) There's plenty to keep budding gardeners busy over the coming weeks as they prepare for the colder weather. But if you're looking for permission to pack your lawn...

Gardening expert shares 10-minute task to do in October to ensure roses bloom in spring

Roses are fading now temperatures are dropping, making it vitally important to monitor their foliage currently to maintain their wellbeing. One of the most significant errors gardeners commit during autumn is abandoning roses once they cease...

Green Fingers: Enjoy gardening without being a gardener

As anyone who is involved in outdoor activities knows, you cannot change the natural cycle of the seasons, and early on you accept the limitations or opportunities and work with them for your own means. Golden October For those engaged in...

Gardening expert names the 'best' way to get rid of weeds during October

A gardening expert has shared easy ways to get on top of weeds before the winter [stock image](Image: Dougal Waters via Getty Images) Despite it being October, experts say it's the perfect time to start prepping your garden for winter - and get...

Shaulene Wright Calls On New Yorkers To Embrace Mindful Gardening And Composting

(MENAFN- GetNews) A neighbor once told me he thought composting was just“hippie stuff.” He came to one of my drop-off events mostly out of curiosity. Months later, he returned with his own scraps and told me he'd convinced his landlord to set up a...

From £3 gadgets to weed ‘eradicator’ and nifty bulb trick – the 8 tips to ease your gardening aches and pains

WE all know gardening is good for you. But did you know that when you’re getting older, it can also help with arthritis? Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Thank you! Keep on gardening when you’ve got arthritis – just follow these easy...

October is bulb planting prime time – gardening experts say to get these 7 bulbs in the ground now for an explosion of spring color

Fall is a busy time for us gardeners as we work hard to get our yards ready for winter and prepared for spring. One of the most vital things to get done in October is planting all your spring bulbs, ahead of the first frost. Bulb planting earns...

Gardeners' World's Adam Frost's 'simplified life' after downsizing

Adam Frost, one of the hosts of BBC's Gardeners' World, has made a career out of his ability to create an outdoor space that truly feels like home. Behind the scenes, making a garden feel like more than just an addition to a house is just as...

Gardening advice with ECHO Farms

Gardening advice with ECHO Farms >> ECHO FARMS HAS BEEN PART OF OUR GULF COAST FAMILY FOR DECADES AND WE LOVE STOPPING BY TO SEE WHAT THEY'RE GROWING. AND TODAY THEY'RE COMING TO US TO SHARE A NEW COMMUNITY GARDEN THAT'S OPENING UP THIS MONTH....

Tomato Gardening Tips : DIY Unique & Natural Hacks for Bigger and Abundant Tomatoes

People who garden in cities often have trouble growing tasty tomatoes in small spaces, like balconies or small yards. If you live in a city, you can still grow tomatoes in a small space if you follow tomato planting instructions. This post caters...

Linn County Master Gardeners: To Prune or Not to Prune