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Gardeners told to do one simple job with rhubarb plants before winter arrives
This simple hack ensures your rhubarbs are ready for spring(Image: Kathrin Ziegler via Getty Images) Rhubarb thrives in cooler conditions and will bolt, sending up flowers instead of producing those thick, succulent stems, when temperatures soar....
Gardening talkback: Magnolias, mulch and millipedes

I asked 5 gardeners the fastest way to remove lawn weeds—they all said the same thing
As the cold weather starts to creep in, you might be thinking about packing up your trowels, putting away your gardening gloves and letting your garden die back naturally. However, most garden weeds continue to grow at a fairly rapid rate...

Monty Don reveals when gardeners should last mow lawn and length it needs to be
Get your lawn ready for the winter months thanks to Monty Don(Image: Getty Images) There's plenty to keep budding gardeners busy over the coming weeks as they prepare for the colder weather. But if you're looking for permission to pack your lawn...

Remove weeds from your lawn fast with 1 natural method 5 gardening experts love
As the chilly weather begins to set in, you may be considering storing away your trowels, tucking your gardening gloves into the shed and allowing your garden to naturally wind down for winter. Nevertheless, the majority of garden weeds persist in...


Shaulene Wright Calls On New Yorkers To Embrace Mindful Gardening And Composting
(MENAFN- GetNews) A neighbor once told me he thought composting was just“hippie stuff.” He came to one of my drop-off events mostly out of curiosity. Months later, he returned with his own scraps and told me he'd convinced his landlord to set up a...

Gardening expert shares 10-minute task to do in October to ensure roses bloom in spring
Roses are fading now temperatures are dropping, making it vitally important to monitor their foliage currently to maintain their wellbeing. One of the most significant errors gardeners commit during autumn is abandoning roses once they cease...

Gardening expert names the 'best' way to get rid of weeds during October
A gardening expert has shared easy ways to get on top of weeds before the winter [stock image](Image: Dougal Waters via Getty Images) Despite it being October, experts say it's the perfect time to start prepping your garden for winter - and get...

From £3 gadgets to weed ‘eradicator’ and nifty bulb trick – the 8 tips to ease your gardening aches and pains
WE all know gardening is good for you. But did you know that when you’re getting older, it can also help with arthritis? Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Thank you! Keep on gardening when you’ve got arthritis – just follow these easy...

October is bulb planting prime time – gardening experts say to get these 7 bulbs in the ground now for an explosion of spring color
Fall is a busy time for us gardeners as we work hard to get our yards ready for winter and prepared for spring. One of the most vital things to get done in October is planting all your spring bulbs, ahead of the first frost. Bulb planting earns...

Tomato Gardening Tips : DIY Unique & Natural Hacks for Bigger and Abundant Tomatoes
People who garden in cities often have trouble growing tasty tomatoes in small spaces, like balconies or small yards. If you live in a city, you can still grow tomatoes in a small space if you follow tomato planting instructions. This post caters...

Gardeners' World's Adam Frost's 'simplified life' after downsizing
Adam Frost, one of the hosts of BBC's Gardeners' World, has made a career out of his ability to create an outdoor space that truly feels like home. Behind the scenes, making a garden feel like more than just an addition to a house is just as...

Linn County Master Gardeners: To Prune or Not to Prune

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Lionel Richie Upset Cameron Diaz, Nicole Richie and Grandson Sparrow with His Gardening: ‘Pop Pop Is Killing the Animals!’ By Hannah Sacks
NEED TO KNOW Lionel Richie is sharing that his gardening skills got him in some trouble with his grandson Sparrow The musician shared that his 16-year-old grandson told him he was "destroying the environment" in his garden Lionel is granddad to...
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Is Raking Leaves in Fall a Waste of Your Time? We Asked a Gardening Expert to Weigh In
Key Points Leaving fallen leaves in your yard supports healthy soil and acts as free mulch. Raking and removing leaves can disrupt natural nutrient cycles and increase the need for fertilizers. Unless leaves are smothering grass or covering hard...
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7 Plants You Should Never Cut Back in October, According to Gardening Experts
Fall is a great time to catch up on garden maintenance, like pruning. However, while cutting back your flowers and shrubs is often beneficial, it can also be detrimental if done at the wrong time. For example, certain plants will experience...

Opinion: Felder Rushing - Gardening Brings Solace
There’s something to be said for the unexpected lagniappe that connects us, often unconsciously, to our lives through gardening. I went down this rabbit hole the other day while prepping my yard for the upcoming transition to cooler weather. I...

Gardening advice: How to overwinter geraniums
A: There is no such thing as a dumb question, only dumb answers. Hopefully, this is not one of those answers. Shredded mulch can refer to a number of different types of mulches, but it usually refers to a shredded bark mulch, such as cedar. In...