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Didn’t summer fly by? If you can believe it, it’s time to start putting your garden to bed. But you are in luck. We have a fantastic plan that will allow you to get all the fall garden chores done in only one weekend. So roll up your sleeves, grab your tools and pick a weekend.
Happy Gardening!
–Kirsten
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Birds & Blooms Blog
These onion seeds are ready to be picked when they’re black. Blogger Jill says to remember these three things when storing seeds: Cool, dark and dry. Use her tips to save seeds from your backyard.
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Plant of the Month
Japanese painted fern
This fern's no shrinking violet, awarded Plant of the Year in 2004 from the Perennial Plant Association. You'll be a winner, too, with the low-maintenance color of Japanese painted fern. You'll notice that the color variations and intensity vary depending on how much sunlight your plant received-experiment until you find a spot where the results please you.
Common Names: Japanese painted fern.
Botanical Name: Athyrium niponicum Pictum.
Hardiness: Zones 5 to 8.
Bloom Time: N/A, grown for foliage.
Size: 2 feet high and wide.
Foliage: Gray-green leaves with silvery maroon veins.
Light Needs: Partial to full shade.
Growing Advice: Before planting, amend soil with several inches of organic matter.
Prize Picks: Variations exist, but may be hard to find-two in circulation are aptly named Pewter Lace and Ursula's Red.
This fern is part of our Top 10 list of unique plants. Take a look at our list for more unique options.
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Recycled Backyard
Got some old shutters? Salvage them and create a living wall of succulents! Here’s how.
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Question of the Month
Outside Cacti
Even though I don't live in the Southwest, I love growing cacti and would like to find some that I can keep outside year-round. Do you have any recommendations for me?
—Mike Sheffield, Nashville, Tennessee
Click here for Melinda's answer»
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Frugal Backyard Tip
Blogger Noelle shares her secret recipe for making great, healthy and organic soil. Get her secret and make your own!
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Submit Your Story
We want to know your best money-saving garden secrets! Send us your photos and ideas using our Submit Your Story form.
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