Latest articles by Teo Spengler
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Don’t Miss Your Chance! This Is the Last Possible Time to Fertilize Your Lawn in Fall Before It’s Too Late
Don't let the best time to fertilize your lawn get away from you.
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7 Evergreen Cuttings to Take in Fall for a Vibrant and Varied Four-Season Garden
Want to add extra dimensions to existing evergreens or create a new evergreen screen or privacy border? Take these evergreen cuttings in fall for a free boost to year-round shrubs
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Fall Fruit Cane, Berry and Currant Planting – Plant These 5 in Autumn for the Ultimate Fruits
Some of the tastiest berries and currants are started off in autumn – so if you’re keen on fruit canes, berries and currant planting, here are 5 of the best fruits to plant in the fall
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5 Fruit Trees I Always Prune Back After Harvesting Their Fruits – For Healthy Home Orchards and Future Crops
Fruit pruning isn’t always tied to dormancy. These 5 fruit trees can be pruned after their fruits are harvested. So once you’ve enjoyed your feast, grab your pruners!
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7 Spring-Flowering Bulbs I Plant Every Fall for a Sensational Display That Lasts for Months
Trained horticulturist and master gardener Teo Spengler relies on these spring garden stalwarts to shine in beds, borders, and container displays.
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Divide These 8 Perennials in September for More Plants in the Spring
Plants getting tired? September is the perfect time to divide and transplant perennials to give them a boost (and give you more plants).
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7 Fall Lawn Care Tasks To Prioritize Before Winter – Plus When To Make The Last Cut
Put your yard to bed with these 7 fall lawn care tasks, including the final mow of the season.
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Fertilize Grass In Fall For A Lush Lawn In Spring
For everything you need to know about fertilizing your lawn in the fall, click here.
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7 Reblooming Azaleas to Grow for a Fall Garden Bursting With Beautiful Color
These reblooming azaleas will give you a second show of color in the fall. Plant one of these 7 beauties for a garden that shines all year long!
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Lawn Fertilizer Tips: When And How To Apply Lawn Fertilizer
A green carpet of lawn isn’t one plant – it’s a collection of some 850 grass plants per square foot, and each one requires nutrients to stay healthy.
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Ultimate Guide To Lawn Aeration: How & When To Do It For A Healthier Lawn
Want to keep your lawn feeling healthy and looking great? Try aerating it. We'll go over the benefits and tell you how to do it.
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All About Fall Bird Migration: Why Birds Fly South After Summer & Which Ones to Watch for This Fall
As the fall bird migration begins, let's explore why they are flying south and how you can help them on their journey by making your garden more bird-friendly.
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Grow These 6 Fragrant Native Plants for Low Maintenance, Pollinator Friendly Flowers and Shrubs to Fill Your Garden with Scent
Support your local ecosystem and simplify your growing with these 6 fragrant native plants – ideal for a thriving pollinator friendly garden that is filled with aromatic bliss
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Thinking of Adding a Fire Pit to Your Yard? What You Need to Know First for a Safe & Beautiful Fire Feature
Before buying that fire pit you've been eyeing, consider these 5 important factors first for a safe and beautiful backyard fire feature.
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Love the Look of Roses, But Not the Hassle of Growing Them? Plant One of These 5 Flowers That Look Like Roses Instead
Great looks and simple care! Plant these unique and gorgeous flowers that look like roses, but are so much easier to maintain.
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Avoid These 5 Invasive Ground Covers at All Costs! Plant a Stunning Native Variety Instead
If you grow one of these invasive ground covers, it's time to replace them with a native variety. Find out which plants you need to swap now.
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Does Cat Hair Deter Rabbits? Your Kitty May Be the Key to a Better Garden
Rabbits can quickly ruin your flower or vegetable garden. Could cat hair be the trick to deterring the fluffy-tailed menaces?
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Hummingbirds Adore These 7 Native Plants and so Will You – Grow These Low-Maintenance Flowers to Keep Hummers Happy
For hummingbird-friendly plants and flowers that are easy to establish and maintain, you need to go native. Here are the best native plants for hummingbirds
