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9 Gardening ‘Secrets’ That Are Actually Holding You Back

June 18, 2026 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

9 Gardening Myths That Waste Time and Money

Gardening often looks simple from the outside, but plenty of outdated advice still causes confusion in backyards everywhere. Many of those “rules” sound helpful, yet they quietly drain time, money, and energy without improving results. Some even stop plants from reaching their full potential, even when gardeners put in real effort. Let’s break down common…

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10 Common Gardening Myths That Waste Money

June 1, 2026 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

10 Common Gardening Myths That Waste Money

A trip to the garden center can feel like stepping into a candy store for plant lovers. Bright flowers, shiny tools, miracle fertilizers, and colorful bags of soil promise bigger harvests and healthier plants. Unfortunately, many gardening purchases stem from myths that have circulated for decades. Those misconceptions often encourage gardeners to spend money on…

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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 Some are rooted in truth, but others are, well… a bit outdated.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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Leaf Mulch Uses That Feed Garden Soil All Winter

Every fall, gardeners fill bags with something they may turn around and pay to replace a few months later. Fallen leaves can become mulch, compost and organic matter, making them one of the most useful free materials your yard produces. Instead of hauling them away, strategic leaf mulch uses can protect exposed soil, suppress winter…

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October Lawn Care Tasks That Protect Your Grass Before Winter

By October, the lawn mower may be running less often, but putting lawn care completely on hold can create problems that show up next spring. Grass type, climate and local frost dates determine exactly what your yard needs, yet several October lawn care jobs can protect turf through colder weather without requiring an expensive lineup…

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Fall Pruning Mistakes That Can Weaken Spring Growth

Fall cleanup has a satisfying rhythm: pull the annuals, rake the leaves, put away the hoses and trim everything that looks unruly before winter. But reaching for the pruning shears simply because a shrub looks messy can create problems that won’t become obvious until months later. Some fall pruning mistakes remove flower buds that have…

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The Best Garlic Planting Window Before Winter Sets In

Garlic is one of those crops that asks you to think about next summer while you’re still cleaning up this year’s garden. Plant too early, and warm fall weather can encourage more top growth than you want before winter; wait until the soil is frozen solid, and you’ve missed the easiest opportunity for the cloves…

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