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Pumpkins on green porch step
5 ways to give your pumpkins a second life after Halloween — and your garden will thank you

By Camilla Sharman Published

How I’ll be giving my Halloween trash an afterlife: 5 expert pumpkin hacks you can try too.

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Mophead hydrangeas displaying a mix of pink fall blooms and dried brown flowerheads on the bush.
Don’t prune your hydrangeas this October — do these 3 things instead for bigger blooms next year

By Kaycee Hill last updated

Why October is the most important month for hydrangeas (and what to do before the first frost).

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Fall garden with cozy seating
Don’t wait until spring: 3 plants to give your yard an instant fall vibe

By Camilla Sharman Published

3 expert plant picks for a brighter fall yard (including the one I love most).

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Rats in bowl in garden
Homeowners urged to clear this one thing in their yard to prevent rats this fall

By Cynthia Lawrence Published

Pest control expert reveals the common yard item you should remove immediately to prevent rats from invading your property.

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Autumn leaves on the lawn
Don’t clear those fallen leaves: The free fall hack that stops weeds in their tracks

By Camilla Sharman Published

Think twice before clearing fallen leaves : A garden expert shares how you can put them to good use in your yard.

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Japanese Maple Tree
3 essential fall jobs to protect young trees before the first cold snap

By Kaycee Hill Published

Protect young trees from severe winter damage. Discover the simple 3-step fall routine to insulate roots and shield trunks before hard frosts hit.

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A composite image shows a red climbing plant growing by a window, a forest of golden yellow trees, and a tray filled with squashes and fall flowers, overlaid with a Tom's Guide Quiz graphic
Love Fall color spotting? Test your knowledge of this season's trees, plants and blooms in our photo quiz

By Ella Taylor Published

Featuring 10 of the most spectacular fall photos, how many seasonal botanical favorites can you identify?

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green tomatoes on vine
Why your tomatoes aren’t turning red — and the simple pruning fix gardeners miss

By Kaycee Hill last updated

Why your tomatoes are stuck green — and how to force them red before frost.

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Yellowing lawn
Gardeners urged to look out for 'nightmare infestation', according to a lawn expert. Here’s what you need to do in September

By Cynthia Lawrence Published

Lawn expert warns of early signs of a 'nightmare infestation' this September and how to prevent it.

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Moss on patio
Forget vinegar — I’ve just found a new cleaning solution to get rid of moss on my concrete patio in minutes

By Cynthia Lawrence Published

Tired of moss on your patio? This popular cleaning solution will get rid of moss fast (and it’s not vinegar).

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