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5 Old Wives’ Tales About Fall Gardening Debunked

November 4, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

There Are Many Old Wives’ Tales About Fall Gardening

Ah, fall—the season of cozy sweaters, pumpkin spice everything, and the great gardening slowdown. Or so they say. For generations, gardeners have passed down all sorts of “rules” about what you should and shouldn’t do once the leaves start to drop. Some are rooted in truth, but others are, well… a bit outdated. Today, we’re…

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8 Garden Myths That Fail in Autumn Weather

October 10, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

Some garden myths fail in Autumn weather.

Autumn rolls in like nature’s grand finale—crisp air, amber leaves, and that unmistakable smell of change. But as you trade iced tea for pumpkin spice lattes, your garden faces its own seasonal showdown. Unfortunately, many well-meaning gardeners get tripped up by stubborn myths that don’t hold up once the temperature dips. These “tried-and-true” tips may…

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Don’t Do That! 9 Pieces of Bad Gardening Advice to Ignore

April 8, 2024 by Catherine Reed Leave a Comment

Don't Do That! 9 Pieces of Bad Gardening Advice to Ignore

Gardening, an age-old practice that bridges generations, cultures, and geographies, has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years. With this renewed interest comes an abundance of advice, some of it good, some… not so much. In an era where the internet is teeming with quick tips and hacks, it’s crucial to weed out the…

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5 Common Gardening Myths You Should Forget About

January 11, 2021 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

  The gardening world is rife with anecdotal information. Since I started gardening over 10 years ago, I’ve run into my fair share of common gardening myths. People love to make big claims about their gardening techniques. It turns out, though, that while the “secret sauce” might have some truth to it, it’s usually a…

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