Move outdoor houseplants inside as nighttime temperatures approach the 40s. Check for pests, quarantine plants and adjust light and watering.
When To Bring Houseplants Inside—and How To Keep Them Healthy All Winter
Browsing Category
Greenhouse Gardening by Season
268 posts
The Summer Heat Devastated My Garden, But These Are The Fruits And Vegetables That Survived – And What I’ll Grow Next Year
A South East gardener reports that figs, grapes and container crops fared best through a hot, drought-hit summer, shaping plans for next year.
Flowers In Heat
A report republished Oct. 12 examines how heat-producing plants use warmth to attract insects, protect flowers and support pollination.
How To Overwinter Banana Plants
Gardener’s Path outlines three ways to protect banana plants over winter: bring them indoors, mulch in place or dig up the rhizomes.
7 Bulbs To Plant In October For A Spectacular Spring Garden You Can Look Forward To All Winter
Homes & Gardens recommends seven bulbs for October planting, with timing and growing advice that varies by climate, soil and garden conditions.
3 Things Your Chrysanthemums Need To Keep Blooming Through October For Longer-Lasting Fall Color
Deadhead spent flowers, water chrysanthemums at the soil line and protect cold-sensitive plants from frost to extend fall blooms.
Tips For Growing Basil In Fall And Winter
Move healthy basil indoors before cold weather, give it strong light and warmth, and adjust care to keep harvesting leaves through winter.
Preparing Tender Plants For Winter
Amateur Gardening’s October 7 guide advises lifting pelargoniums and gladioli before cold or wet weather, then storing them in protected conditions.
8 Plants That Need Winter Protection More Than You’d Think – Help Them Before Frost Sets In
Homes & Gardens advises checking forecasts and protecting vulnerable plants, including lavender, coral bells and hydrangeas, before hard frost.
5 Shrubs To Prune In October For Healthier Growth And Better Blooms Next Year
Five shrubs may benefit from October tidying, but experts advise light cuts and caution with plants that bloom on old wood.
