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I'm a gardening editor and these are the plants I'm cutting back in October for healthier, more lush growth next spring

‘Dahlias should be cut back when the leaves turn black, to about 10 to 15 centimetres above the soil before you lift the ...

7 Perennials Gardeners Always Divide in October for More Plants Next Year (and You Should Too!)

Dividing isn't just a spring gardening task—certain perennials benefit from being divided before the frost hits. Here are ...
Outdoor Guide on MSN

Successfully Care For Peonies During Fall With These Must-Know Tips

With their billowing, romantic blooms and a fragrance that practically begs you to stop and smell them, peonies (Paeonia spp.
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It's Not Too Late! Prune This Flower In October After The First Frost

It may be October, but it's not too late to prune this popular flower for best growth in the spring. Just wait until after ...
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Fall in the garden: Reflect, clean up and start planning for next year

Don’t forget to dream a little. Fall is the perfect time to start planning next year’s garden. Flip through seed catalogs, ...

Should You Plant Bulbs in Spring or Fall? Gardeners Explain the Best Timing for Better Blooms

Discover why some flowering bulbs need to be planted in spring, while some need to be planted in fall, according to garden ...
The Olympian on MSN

Mistakes and misconceptions about planting popular spring blooming bulbs

Planting bulbs now gives the whole neighborhood something to look forward to during the darkest days of winter.

Don't fall for instant gratification. Plant these bulbs now, then wait for spring flowers

If you want spring flowers but you do not want to have to worry about the deer, plant daffodils. Daffodils are poisonous to deer, and they know it. They will not eat daffodils. With daffodils, you are ...