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7 Fall Garden Chores Kids Can Help With

November 17, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

There Are Fall Garden Chores That Kids Can Help With

Autumn has a magic all its own—the crisp air, the oversized sweaters, the leaves crunching under every step like nature’s bubble wrap. And if you have a garden, fall is when everything shifts from growing like wild to winding down for winter. The best part? Kids absolutely love being part of this transition. There’s something…

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6 Tools That Every Young Gardener Can Use To Enhance Their Green Thumb

December 20, 2024 by Vanessa Bermudez Leave a Comment

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Gardening is a rewarding and therapeutic activity that anyone can enjoy, but it’s especially exciting for young gardeners eager to grow their skills. With the right tools, cultivating a thriving garden becomes both easier and more enjoyable. Below are six essential tools to help young gardeners nurture their green thumb and bring their gardening dreams…

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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

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