Don’t wait for frost to bring houseplants indoors. Learn which plants should come inside at 50°F, which tolerate chilly nights, and how to avoid pests and leaf drop.

Why do apples suddenly turn redder in September? Cool nights, sunny days and anthocyanins create fall’s beautiful apple blush—but red doesn’t always mean ripe.

September can be a “second spring” for cool-season lawns. Learn when to seed, aerate, fertilize, dethatch and control weeds—and what to avoid during heat and drought.

There's a better way to clean up your tomato garden that you will see the benefits of come springtime.

This autumn, when you're out securing your pumpkins and hay bales for the porch, don't forget to get some mums as well.

When will the first frost arrive where you live? See our 2026 regional first-frost guide, average frost dates, and what gardeners should protect before temperatures fall.

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Think your garden season is winding down? Think again. Late August can be the start of a surprisingly productive second...

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The migration story of monarch butterflies spans generations and thousands of miles.