A garden guide names six space-conscious trees that offer birds berries, fruit, shelter or nesting cover, while noting their potential size.
6 Compact Trees That Will Attract Birds To Your Garden
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7 Beautiful Flowers That Keep Blooming Into October – And Bees And Butterflies Love Them
Japanese anemones, asters and five other flowers can extend garden color into October and provide food for bees and butterflies, depending on local conditions.
This Lotus Solar Light Is So Beautiful I’m Buying 5 Of Them To Transform My Patio Into A Serene And Snug Haven After Dark
Homes & Gardens highlights an Amazon lotus solar light priced under $20, with up to eight hours of glow and mixed reports about weather durability.
The Flower Gardeners Never Deadhead In October – Leave It For Wildlife, Fall Color And Winter Beauty
Garden experts recommend leaving coneflower seedheads through fall and winter for wildlife and garden structure, with cleanup generally delayed until spring.
Prune These 10 Plants In October – Don’t Miss The Fall Trimming Window For A Stunning Comeback Next Year
A Gardening Know How report outlines plants suited to light October pruning and explains why timing varies by plant, region and weather.
Want To Help Garden Birds This Winter? 7 Simple Ways To Feed Them Safely And Create A Bird-friendly Garden
Seven practical steps for winter bird feeding, from cleaning feeders and changing water to leaving seed heads and planting berries.
Garden Mythbusters: Is Fall Rain Enough For Newly Planted Shrubs And Trees? The Truth About Watering
A Gardening Know How report says fall rain may not reach newly planted trees’ and shrubs’ root balls. Check soil moisture and water as needed.
Raking Leaves Is My Least Favorite Fall Garden Job, But This Clever Scoop Clears A Whole Patio In Just A Few Swipes
A Homes & Gardens report highlights $17.99 hand leaf scoops that gather leaves by hand, while noting they do not eliminate bending.
Hummingbirds Love These Purple Fall Flowers – Plant Them Now For More Backyard Visitors
A gardening report highlights five purple-flowering plants that can provide hummingbird nectar as summer blooms fade during fall migration.
5 Clever Ways To Use Cardboard In Your Garden
Country Living outlines five garden uses for plain cardboard, from weed suppression and paths to compost and brassica collars.
