Gardening Know How recommends fall moves for six established plants, while warning that timing and plant type matter.
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Should You Cut Your Grass Short Before Winter? Here’s What Experts Say
A UMass Amherst turf specialist says to keep mowing while grass grows, but a close winter cut is unnecessary. Avoid frozen or frosted turf.
The Vital Fall Job Your Fruit Trees Need For A Healthier, More Productive Year Ahead
Garden experts advise removing fallen fruit, diseased debris and dried fruit mummies to reduce the risk of pests and disease returning next year.
Hostas Need These 3 Things In October To Stop Destructive Slug Damage
A Homes & Gardens report recommends clearing hosta debris, checking for overwintering slugs and eggs, and using barriers to limit spring damage.
Think Twice Before Pruning Trees In October – Only These 3 Exceptions Can Tolerate A Light Trim
Most trees are better left unpruned in October. A gardening expert says acers, birches and newly planted trees can get a light tidy if needed.
What Your Orchid Needs In October – These 6 Quick Checks Are Key To Triggering More Blooms
An October orchid-care report recommends adjusting light, water, feeding and humidity, checking for pests, and watching for new flower spikes.
What To Do With Your Lilies In October – 5 Easy Ways To Unlock Stronger Plants And Bigger Blooms Next Year
Gardening Know How outlines five October tasks for true lilies, including removing diseased leaves, checking bulbs and waiting to cut back green stems.
7 Shrubs And Trees You Should Never Prune In October – Or You Could Sacrifice Next Spring’s Blooms
A Homes & Gardens report warns that October pruning can remove next spring’s flower buds from seven spring-blooming shrubs and trees.
How To Better Protect Your Greenhouse Data
A Priva article highlights cybersecurity measures for connected greenhouses, including secure development, access controls, multi-factor authentication and updates.
What To Do With Hydrangeas In October To Set Your Plants Up For Winter
Garden experts advise leaving most hydrangea flowerheads in October, easing off feeding and watering, and mulching roots ahead of winter.