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Red Maple 'October Glory'

October Garden Tasks 2025

Fall is for planting—it’s like spring without the heat! Anything you put in the ground now will have a chance to establish strong roots before next summer’s high temps, and there are fewer pests and less irrigating to manage.

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Tractor in nursery surrounded by fall plants

September Garden Tasks 2025

Let's keep the garden vibes strong as summer winds down and fall peeks in! Fall is the perfect time to put something new in the ground: cool-season veggies, cool-season annuals, and spring-blooming bulbs to name just a few. It's also time for some seasonal maintenance: give your lawn some extra care, adjust your irrigation system for the cooler temps, and give all your plantings—old and new—a healthy dose of compost to feed and protect. 

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Swiss Chard

What To Grow In November

Autumn has arrived, bringing ample chances to cultivate various cool-season vegetables and annuals. Explore the optimal seeds to plant, vegetables to transplant, and annual flowers to grow during the month of November.
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Succulent pumpkin centerpiece

Fall Fest Activities

One thing is for sure—pumpkin season is here! Try your hand at our crafty pumpkin designs—some silly and some seriously beautiful centerpieces. We've included a few seasonal recipes and a blast into the past as we revisit a few crafty projects and recipes from previous fall events. Happy Fall!
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Flower bulbs display

Our Favorite Bulb Companions

Try some of our favorite spring-blooming bulbs, and mix with companion plants that will make your bulbs stand out. You don’t need to dig a huge hole to plant them, and the combinations are endless. 
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Japanese Maple Tree

Fall Is for Planting Trees

Have you been thinking about upgrading your home’s landscape with a new tree or two? Fall is the perfect time to plant trees and shrubs. Read on for benefits of trees, and planting & watering tips.
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Camellia flower

Colorful Camellias

When selecting blooming shrubs for your garden, don’t overlook the camellia, an evergreen with flowers that appear from winter to spring. Learn the difference between species and which might be the best selection for your garden.

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