Garden experts advise leaving seven perennials uncut through winter to protect plant crowns and provide food and shelter for wildlife.
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Preparing Tender Plants For Winter
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Tips For Growing Basil In Fall And Winter
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7 Veggies And Herbs That Actually Thrive Inside All Winter
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How To Winterize Lavender Plants To Protect Them From Cold And Wet
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3 Things To Do Before Planting Your Fall Garden—and 1 Thing To Skip
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9 Best Garden Scarecrows for Fall Displays in 2027
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Lavender, coral bells and other plants may need winter protection. Learn what to check before frost, and how to reduce cold, wind and wet damage.
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Garden Irrigation & Watering Checklist 2026
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A Gardening Know How report highlights the Beckhams’ Victorian-style greenhouse and expert advice for recreating its look on a smaller budget.
Raking Leaves Is My Least Favorite Fall Garden Job, But This Clever Scoop Clears A Whole Patio In Just A Few Swipes
Homes & Gardens highlights $17.99 hand leaf scoops for gathering leaves, while noting they still require bending and manual work.
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15 Best Halloween Outdoor Projector Lights for Spooky Yard Displays in 2027
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Birds Need Your Help This Fall – An Expert Shares 5 Things To Do In October To Support Backyard Birdlife
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Monty Don’s Simple Potted Plant Trick Makes Any Garden Path Feel Instantly More Magical
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What To Do With Roses In October – 5 Ways To Set Them Up Now For Their Best Blooms Next Year
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Why Yellowjackets Are More Aggressive In Fall—and How To Avoid Them
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20 Great Gardening Tips For Your October Garden
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