Fall Porch Decor for Under $30 That Looks Straight Out of a Magazine
Is there anything more beautiful than the colors of fall? From russet reds and burnt oranges to conker browns and mustard yellows, nature is a…
Category: Gardening & DIY
What to Plant in September and October: The Fall Planting Shortlist
After the stinking hot summer we’ve had, my garden is looking a wee bit sorry for itself. I’ve set this weekend aside to start tackling…
The Old-Fashioned Gardener: Plants and Weeds Worth Keeping On Your Allotment or Kitchen Garden
I learned everything I know about gardening from my Grandad, who learned from his father, and so on. He had an allotment where everything he…
The Flowers Worth Deadheading (and the Ones Where You’re Wasting Your Time)
After a summer as we’ve had with no less than six heatwaves, the minute autumn hits, all you want to do is attack what’s left…
Why Fall Is the Better Planting Season (And What to Actually Get in the Ground Before It Freezes)
The soil right now is doing something spring soil can't do for months. It's still holding onto summer's warmth, which is what roots need to…
What Hoverflies Are Actually Doing in Your Garden (And Why Shooing Them Away Is a Mistake)
It’s really easy to mistake a hoverfly for a wasp; I’ve done it plenty of times myself. You're out in the yard doing the fall…
12 Gorgeous Flowers to Plant in the Fall for Stunning Blooms Next Year
As summer draws to a close, it’s time to start thinking about what to plant in your garden for next year. I'm already prepping my…
Cosmos is the One Plant That Will Keep Growing When Everything Else Has Given Up (It’s Easy to Grow)
We’ve had a brutal summer this year with searing heat and weeks of temperatures well over 100 degrees. My poor garden looks like it’s been…
12 Plants You Should Never Cut Back in the Fall (Don’t Make These Rookie Mistakes)
It’s tempting to start chopping your plants when fall comes around. After the warm summer months, many of your plants may appear dead and need…
9 Plants That Thrive In Laundry Baskets When You Don’t Have Raised Beds Or Are Short On Space
No raised bed? No problem. If you're renting, short on space, or just not ready to drop hundreds on proper garden beds, laundry baskets might…