Plant Care Spotlight

Gardening Know How outlines October light, temperature, water and feeding steps to help Thanksgiving cacti form holiday flower buds.

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• October 16, 2026

Bring tropical houseplants inside when nights approach 40°F. Inspect for pests, quarantine plants and adjust light and watering for winter.

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• October 13, 2026

Gardening Know How describes how to prune and pot a pepper plant as a compact indoor bonchi before fall frost, with care still needed.

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• October 13, 2026

Dust, damp soil and allergens from five common houseplants may aggravate fall symptoms. Learn practical steps and when to seek allergy testing.

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• October 9, 2026

A Gardening Know How report says new trees and shrubs may need watering through fall because light rain can leave root balls dry.

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• October 6, 2026

Keep dahlias flowering, leave healthy foliage in place and cut stems back after frost, experts say. Winter care depends on local conditions.

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• October 5, 2026

A Homes & Gardens report advises checking forecasts and protecting vulnerable plants, including lavender, coral bells, hydrangeas and rosemary, before hard frost.

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• October 5, 2026

Suntory researchers in Japan engineered roses rated violet blue using blue pigments plus helper co-pigments, unveiled at a Kyoto horticulture congress.

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• September 29, 2026

Gardening Know How outlines five September chores — dividing, cleanup, watering, pest control, and dormancy — that help hostas survive winter and return.

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• September 29, 2026