Fall Gardening135 Stories
Fall GardeningCalifornia Gardener's September Checklist
Planting opportunities abound this month: perennials, lawns, wildflowers and more. Our primer covers 'em all
Full StoryGardening for Butterflies3 Ways Native Plants Make Gardening So Much Better
You probably know about the lower maintenance. But native plants' other benefits go far beyond a little less watering and weeding
Full StoryFlowersGreat Design Plant: 'Rozanne' Cranesbill
Try this vigorous scrambling beauty as a ground cover or container plant for captivating garden color all summer long
Full StoryGardening GuidesGreat Native Plant: Angelita Daisy
Want a pretty perennial that can handle high and low temps with little fuss? Versatile angelita daisy is your workhorse
Full StoryEdible GardensGreat Design Plant: Persimmon
Combining beautiful fruit, vivid fall leaves and low maintenance, this tree is a winner in the garden
Full StoryRed FoliageGreat Design Plant: Chinese Pistache
Versatile and easygoing, this tree puts on a guaranteed fall spectacle in the landscape
Full StoryFall GardeningFrost-Hardy Foliage That Loves a Cold-Climate Garden
When winter cuts a bleak swath through other plants, these edibles and perennials flourish brilliantly
Full StoryFall GardeningGreat Design Plant: Rock Cotoneaster
Adaptable and highly tolerant, this branching plant makes a terrific ground cover and cutting source
Full StoryGardening Guides6 Healthy Ways to Handle Fallen Leaves
Once nature's beautiful bounty is spent, these ecofriendly strategies for leaves will put your yard in the clear
Full StoryWinter GardeningFire and Ice: 8 Plants That Blaze Once Frost Hits
Not everything in the garden sleeps in the cold — these plants rise and shine in fall and winter, bringing bright color to beat the blahs
Full StoryGardening Guides8 Pickable Plants for Fall Centerpieces
Cut flowers and branches make for seasonal arrangements both easy and lovely. Grow these in the garden for the look and feel of fall
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