Bring tropical houseplants inside when nights approach 40°F. Inspect for pests, quarantine plants and adjust light and watering for winter.
When To Bring Houseplants Inside—and How To Keep Them Healthy All Winter
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Grow A Bonchi Pepper Tree This Fall – Give Your Peppers A Second Life As A Unique Indoor Bonsai
Gardening Know How describes how to prune and pot a pepper plant as a compact indoor bonchi before fall frost, with care still needed.
These 5 Houseplants Could Be Triggering Your Fall Allergies – Here’s What To Do About Them
Dust, damp soil and allergens from five common houseplants may aggravate fall symptoms. Learn practical steps and when to seek allergy testing.
Garden Mythbusters: Is Fall Rain Enough For Newly Planted Shrubs And Trees? The Truth About Watering
A Gardening Know How report says new trees and shrubs may need watering through fall because light rain can leave root balls dry.
What To Do With Dahlias In October – 3 Crucial Tasks To Keep Them Thriving This Autumn
Keep dahlias flowering, leave healthy foliage in place and cut stems back after frost, experts say. Winter care depends on local conditions.
8 Plants That Need Winter Protection More Than You’d Think – Help Them Before Frost Sets In
A Homes & Gardens report advises checking forecasts and protecting vulnerable plants, including lavender, coral bells, hydrangeas and rosemary, before hard frost.
Best Plants for Bright Kitchens
Compare 10 artificial plants for bright kitchens, from compact countertop sets to trailing vines, with picks for different spaces and styles.
Finally, A True Blue Rose Exists
Suntory researchers in Japan engineered roses rated violet blue using blue pigments plus helper co-pigments, unveiled at a Kyoto horticulture congress.
Want Your Hostas To Come Back Next Year? Do These 5 Things Before September Ends
Gardening Know How outlines five September chores — dividing, cleanup, watering, pest control, and dormancy — that help hostas survive winter and return.
Best Indoor Plants for Beginners: Top 10 Choices
Discover the top indoor plants perfect for beginners in 2026. Find easy-care options like the Rattlesnake Calathea and more to brighten your home effortlessly.
