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What to Plant Now That Will Bloom in Early Spring

December 10, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

Here's What What You Should Plant Now That Will Bloom in Early Spring

As winter begins to loosen its icy grip, gardeners everywhere start feeling that familiar itch: the desire to see color, life, and growth return to their yards. You might still have frost on the ground, but with the right plants, you can kickstart your spring garden months before the season officially arrives. Planting now isn’t…

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Why Fall Is the Time to Start Next Year’s Beds

November 20, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

Fall Is The Time To Start Next Year’s Beds

Most gardeners are busy wrapping up summer blooms or raking leaves during the fall season, but savvy plant lovers know that this season holds a secret power: it’s the perfect time to prepare next year’s beds. Fall isn’t just about ending the season gracefully; it’s about setting yourself up for a spectacular spring. By starting…

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Your Fall Garden Could Be Cheaper to Start Than Your Spring Garden

Your Fall Garden Could Be Cheaper to Start Than Your Spring Garden

Spring gets all the gardening glory, but fall has a sneaky advantage: it can cost less to get growing. The season favors vegetables that handle cooler weather, many of which grow beautifully from inexpensive packets of seed rather than trays of pricey transplants, heat-loving plants, and all the gear that comes with them. That difference…

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Fertilizer is like the garden equivalent of a helpful snack. A little boost seems harmless, especially when plants still look green and productive, but late-summer feeding can sometimes encourage exactly the kind of growth a plant does not need heading into cooler weather. For several common garden plants, August and early September mark the point…

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Should You Keep Watering Your Garden the Same Way Once September Arrives?

Should You Keep Watering Your Garden the Same Way Once September Arrives?

September can fool a gardener into watering the garden exactly as they did in July. The calendar says summer has nearly packed its bags, but the soil may still dry quickly on warm afternoons, especially around thirsty vegetables, newly planted perennials, and containers. As temperatures gradually cool and daylight shortens, plants generally lose water more…

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9 Vegetables You Can Still Plant in September for a Fall Harvest

9 Vegetables You Can Still Plant in September for a Fall Harvest

September does not mean the vegetable garden has packed its bags for the year. In many areas, gardeners can still plant a surprisingly good lineup of cool-season vegetables and harvest them before winter arrives. This involves choosing crops that handle cooler temperatures and matching planting dates to the local first frost date. Some vegetables grow…

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