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10 Mistakes Gardeners Make With Pumpkins

October 18, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

Gardeners make mistakes with pumpkins

You picture it every year: a patch full of plump orange pumpkins, glistening in the autumn sun, ready to become pies, porch décor, or neighborhood envy. But then reality hits—your vines wither, your pumpkins stay stubbornly green, or worse, your “harvest” looks more like a sad handful of orange baseballs. Pumpkins seem simple, but they’re…

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Why Gardeners Save More Money Starting Seeds in Fall

October 13, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

Gardeners save more money starting seeds in Fall

Every gardener knows the excitement of spring—the rush to the garden center, the aisles bursting with bright green seedlings, and the irresistible temptation to grab one of everything. But those quick spring hauls? They add up fast. By the time you’ve loaded your cart with starter plants, soil amendments, and a few impulse buys (looking…

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10 Bulbs to Plant in October for Strong Spring Color

October can feel like the month when gardening starts shutting down, but one of the year’s best opportunities is sitting in bags and boxes at garden centers right now. Plant the right spring flowering bulbs this fall, and you’ll get weeks of color next year without buying trays of annuals or starting dozens of seeds….

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Cool-Season Crops That Still Have Time to Grow Before Frost

If your tomatoes are fading and the first frost is showing up on the forecast, don’t assume this year’s vegetable garden is finished. Several cool-season crops grow quickly enough to squeeze another harvest from beds that would otherwise sit empty, and some tolerate temperatures that would wipe out summer vegetables overnight. The trick is choosing…

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Fall Flowers That Keep Garden Beds Colorful After Summer Fades

By September and October, a garden that looked spectacular in June can suddenly feel tired, brown, and surprisingly empty. That doesn’t mean you need to rip everything out or spend a small fortune filling the gaps with decorative pumpkins and disposable plants. The right fall flowers can keep beds and containers colorful well after many…

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That Free Firewood Could Bring a Tree-Killing Pest Into Your Yard

A neighbor cuts down a tree, posts “free firewood” online, and suddenly you can picture a winter’s worth of backyard fires without spending a dime. Before loading your truck, however, there’s one question worth asking: Where did that wood come from? The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service warns that invasive insects and diseases…

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