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6 best bulbs to plant in October for beautiful spring blooms — and how to do it
By Madeleine Streets last updated
Bulbs are perfect for fall planting, as they use the cooler weather to root down before bursting into flower come springtime. Here’s how to make the most of them.

I put Home Depot's 12-foot Skelly and Lowe's 20-foot inflatable Skeleton in my yard — and this one wins Halloween
By Mike Prospero published
Want to win your neighborhood's Halloween decorating contest? I put up both Lowe's 20-foot inflatable skeleton and Home Depot's 12-foot Skelly to see which was the best.

Gardening expert warns this one lawn mistake can invite pests and diseases in October
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Avoid this one lawncare mistake to prevent pests and diseases this season — and it’s so simple.

Don't plant grass seed until you've checked your soil temperature — here's how to do it
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to test soil temperature and use the results to time grass seeding perfectly.

How to tell if your lawn needs overseeding — 3 signs you can't ignore
By Kaycee Hill published
Thinking about overseeding your lawn this fall? We’ll show you exactly when and how to do it, so your grass comes back thicker and healthier.

I went hands-on with Roborock’s new RockMow Z1 robot mower — these 3 features are game-changers
By Amy Cutmore published
Roborock enters the robot mower game – and promises your lawn care regime is about to get much easier

Can you leave your hummingbird feeder up all year? Experts say it all depends on migration
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Can you continue to feed hummingbirds through winter or should you take down your hummingbird feeder?

I used four different tools to get rid of leaves in my yard, and this is the one I recommend
By Mike Prospero last updated
Over the years, I've tried four different tools to rake leaves. Here are the pros and cons of each.
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