Garden

A Gardening Know How contributor says her husband, a professional gardener of more than 20 years, starts October by cleaning and sharpening tools.

• Home Garden Glow Glow
• October 4, 2026

Yellowjackets seek food as colonies near the end of their annual cycle. Learn how to reduce encounters and when to call a pest professional.

• Home Garden Glow Glow
• October 3, 2026

Gardening Know How recommends fall lawn aeration to relieve compacted soil and support root growth, while noting results depend on lawn conditions.

• Home Garden Glow Glow
• October 3, 2026

A gardening guide explains how to take semi-ripe cuttings from thyme, sage and rosemary, with advice on compost, warmth and watering.

• Home Garden Glow Glow
• October 3, 2026

Monty Don’s informal terracotta pots show how layered plants can soften a garden path. A garden expert shares placement and plant tips.

• Home Garden Glow Glow
• October 3, 2026

Floating row covers trap heat released by soil and shield crops from frost. Their protection depends on cover weight, placement and weather conditions.

• Home Garden Glow Glow
• October 2, 2026

Amateur Gardening outlines a small-scale floating planter using polystyrene, containers and rainwater, while warning about plant and water risks.

• Home Garden Glow Glow
• October 2, 2026

Homes & Gardens rounds up 16 pruning shear holsters, from leather sheaths to multi-pocket belts, for keeping garden tools close and protected.

• Home Garden Glow Glow
• October 2, 2026

Fall lawn fertilizer works best when water carries granules off grass blades and into the soil. Experts explain rain and sprinkler options.

• Home Garden Glow Glow
• October 2, 2026

Gardening Know How outlines three ways to repurpose old plastic storage totes: a mini greenhouse, seed-starting tray and compact raised bed.

• Home Garden Glow Glow
• October 1, 2026