Designer Fi Boyle’s People’s Choice-winning former quarry garden offers practical lessons on terracing, access, materials and planting on steep sites.
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6 Details That Make A Yard Look Cheap (And What Designers Are Doing Instead For A Timeless Look)
Homes & Gardens outlines six yard details designers say can look dated or disjointed, and suggests more cohesive alternatives.
7 Foolproof Plants Anyone Can Propagate From Cuttings In November – Grow More Of Your Favorite Shrubs For Free
Gardening Know How outlines seven shrubs for November hardwood cuttings, with steps for preparing stems, rooting them in pots and protecting them over winter.
Garden Mythbusters: Should You Seal Tree Wounds After Pruning Or Storm Damage? How To Help Them Heal
Gardening Know How says routine tree wound sealants can trap moisture and interfere with recovery, with limited disease-related exceptions.
These Are 11 Of The Best New Design Books Of 2026 To Add To Your Collection ASAP
House Beautiful spotlights 11 new 2026 design books, from renovation guidance to richly photographed interiors and decorating ideas.
4 Fall Planting Mistakes That Can Leave Trees And Shrubs Struggling For Years
A Country Living report identifies four fall planting errors that can impair trees and shrubs: circling roots, deep planting, poor watering and excess mulch.
Tree Experts Urge Homeowners To Do This Check Before Winter To Keep Your Home And Garden Safe From Danger
Arborists recommend a fall tree inspection for deadwood, cracks and other hazards that winter wind, snow and ice can make more dangerous.
How To Plant Shrubs – 5 Simple Steps To Help Them Thrive For Years To Come
Ideal Home’s gardening guide outlines five steps for planting shrubs, from preparing soil and setting root-ball depth to watering and mulching.
How To Overwinter Banana Plants
Gardener’s Path outlines three ways to overwinter banana plants: bring them indoors, mulch in place or lift and store their rhizomes.
Lift And Store These 6 Plants Before October’s First Frost – For Another Spectacular Display Next Year
A Homes & Gardens report outlines how to lift or shelter six tender plants before frost, with storage methods shaped by plant type and local conditions.
