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Month: October 2026

Clusters of blue and purple hydrangea flowers
  • Flowers & Shrubs

How to Change Hydrangea Color From Pink to Blue

October 26, 20266 mins

Learn how to change hydrangea color with soil pH, which types can switch, and how long it really takes to go from pink to blue.

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  • Garden Care

How to Start a Compost Pile at Home in 5 Easy Steps

October 25, 20267 mins

Learn how to start a compost pile with the right mix of greens and browns, plus fixes for smells, pests, and slow compost.

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Lush green hedge in front of a house
  • Trees & Hedges

Fast Growing Privacy Shrubs: 10 Best Picks for Your Yard

October 25, 20267 mins

These fast growing privacy shrubs create a living screen in a few seasons. Compare height, growth rate, and hardiness zones.

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Handful of dark garden soil
  • Small Space Gardening

How to Fill a Raised Garden Bed Without Overspending

October 24, 20267 mins

Learn how to fill a raised garden bed with the right soil mix, save money by layering, and calculate exactly how much you need.

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Long row of tomato plants growing in a garden
  • Vegetable Gardening

Tomato Plant Spacing: How Far Apart to Plant Tomatoes

October 24, 20267 mins

Get tomato plant spacing right for cages, stakes, raised beds, and containers, so plants get airflow and you get bigger harvests.

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White flowering dogwood blossoms on a branch
  • Native Plants

Dogwood Tree Care: How to Plant and Grow Flowering Dogwood

October 23, 20267 mins

Our dogwood tree care guide covers where to plant, how to water, and how to avoid common diseases on this classic native tree.

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Field of white clover flowers and grass
  • Landscaping

Clover Lawn: Pros, Cons, and How to Plant One

October 23, 20266 mins

Thinking about a clover lawn? Learn the real pros and cons, how to overseed an existing yard, and which clover types work best.

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Ripe tomatoes growing on the vine
  • Vegetable Gardening

How to Prune Tomato Plants for Bigger, Healthier Fruit

October 22, 20267 mins

Learn how to prune tomato plants the right way, including which suckers to remove and why determinate types need less trimming.

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Spikes of purple salvia flowers
  • Perennials

Salvia Pruning: When and How to Cut Back Every Type

October 22, 20267 mins

Salvia pruning keeps plants compact and blooming. Learn when to deadhead, when to shear, and how to cut back each type of salvia.

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Lush rooftop terrace garden with potted plants
  • Small Space Gardening

Balcony Garden Ideas: 12 Ways to Grow More in Less Space

October 21, 20267 mins

These balcony garden ideas help you grow herbs, flowers, and vegetables in tiny spaces with railing planters, racks, and smart pots.

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  • Fast Growing Privacy Shrubs: 10 Best Picks for Your Yard
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  • Tomato Plant Spacing: How Far Apart to Plant Tomatoes

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