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Cucumber Pests: Natural Ways To Protect Your Plants

Cucumber Pests: Natural Ways To Protect Your Plants

Grow Organic’s guidance recommends identifying cucumber pests, monitoring plants and using barriers before considering sprays.
I Mulched My Veggie Bed With Cardboard And Enjoyed A Bumper Harvest – So Yes, It Does Work

I Mulched My Veggie Bed With Cardboard And Enjoyed A Bumper Harvest – So Yes, It Does Work

A two-year Idaho trial found less weed cover and yield gains of up to 97% for some crops; a gardener reports a strong harvest from cardboard mulch.
15 Best Solar Garden Lanterns for Welcoming Outdoor Spaces in 2027

15 Best Solar Garden Lanterns for Welcoming Outdoor Spaces in 2027

Compare 15 solar garden lanterns by light effect, hanging options, pack size, materials, and weather protection to find the right fit.
Hostas Need These 3 Things In October To Stop Destructive Slug Damage

Hostas Need These 3 Things In October To Stop Destructive Slug Damage

Homes & Gardens recommends clearing hosta debris, checking for overwintering slugs and eggs, and adding barriers to help limit spring damage.
13 Best Halloween Garden Scarecrows for Spooky Outdoor Displays in 2027

13 Best Halloween Garden Scarecrows for Spooky Outdoor Displays in 2027

Compare 13 Halloween garden scarecrows, from towering figures to solar stakes, and find the right fit for your yard, porch, or seasonal display.
Don't Winterize These 7 Plants – They Actually Need The Cold To Grow Stronger Next Year

Don’t Winterize These 7 Plants – They Actually Need The Cold To Grow Stronger Next Year

Tulips, daffodils and other plants may need winter chill or dormancy. Learn what to leave outside and when pots or roots need protection.
Should You Cut Your Grass Short Before Winter? Here’s What Experts Say

Should You Cut Your Grass Short Before Winter? Here’s What Experts Say

A UMass Amherst turf specialist says to keep mowing while grass grows, but a close final cut is not necessary. Avoid frozen or frosted turf.
Think Twice Before Pruning Trees In October – Only These 3 Exceptions Can Tolerate A Light Trim

Think Twice Before Pruning Trees In October – Only These 3 Exceptions Can Tolerate A Light Trim

Most trees should wait for winter pruning, but a gardening expert says acers, birches and newly planted trees can have minor October trims.
15 Best Halloween Outdoor String Lights for Spooky Displays in 2027

15 Best Halloween Outdoor String Lights for Spooky Displays in 2027

Compare 15 Halloween outdoor string lights by length, color, power, modes, and weather protection to find the right fit for your display.
Michelle Obama's Twig Tree Is Perfect For The Holidays – Here's How To Make Your Own From Garden Cuttings

Michelle Obama’s Twig Tree Is Perfect For The Holidays – Here’s How To Make Your Own From Garden Cuttings

A Gardening Know How report highlights Michelle Obama’s illuminated-branch holiday display and explains how to make a similar twig tree at home.