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Autumn Crocuses: Planting Tips for Fall Blooms

Autumn crocuses and colchicums may look like springtime blooms. But they are generally fall-flowering beauties. They will ...
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — With autumn just a couple weeks away, you may be thinking planting season is over. However, there are some hardy varieties of produce that will see you through the colder months.
Will the hot, humid conditions continue into September? That’s the prediction; hotter than normal and drier than normal. Shorter days are the saving grace and the suggestion of cool months ahead. That ...
Fall is one of the best times to dig in the dirt—cooler weather, fewer bugs, and the perfect season for planting everything from garlic to kale. But here's the thing: just because fall planting feels ...
Gemma is an experienced freelance writer who has spent the last five years focusing on expert-driven content relating to homes and gardens. She has contributed to several lifestyle publications ...
If your grass has been watered enough in the drought and water-use restrictions to produce a relatively compact and green lawn, now is the time to fertilize it. A winterizer product with a 3-1-2 ...
Early fall is the ideal time to plant fescue, and OSU horticulturist Brian Jervis offers tips on seeding, soil preparation, and care for a healthy lawn. Cooler temperatures in the Tulsa area signal ...
The transition to fall happens now, though the heat will linger for a while. Days grow noticeably shorter and nights a bit cooler. I’m always sad to say goodbye to summer and dinners eaten on the ...
Planting alfalfa this summer or fall? Romulo Lollato and Doo-Hong Min, forage specialists with Kansas State University, have some best practices to make sure your investment pays off. “Alfalfa is a ...
With the arrival of September, gardeners begin planting garlic and shallots, establishing crops now for harvest in the following growing season. Like spring flower bulbs, gardeners know garlic and ...
If your grass has been watered enough in the drought and water-use restrictions to produce a relatively compact and green lawn, now is the time to fertilize it. A winterizer product with a 3-1-2 ...