Easy-Care Fall Garden Planting Ideas

A few weeks ago, frequent GPOD contributor Cherry Ong took us along on her visit to Bellevue Botanical Garden in Bellevue, Washington (GPOD on the Road: Bellevue Botanical Garden) but she sent too many photos to share that day, so we’re going back today to see some more of the beautiful images of this inspiring public garden.

A fall garden can be a great and bounteous place—not a space that makes us mourn for the glory days of summer but somewhere that allows us to revel in the beauty and abundance of the season.

Several times a year a visitor to our garden is shocked to find a rogue steak knife pierced downward in one of the beds, as if it were an escapee from our kitchen knife block. I’m always quick to tell them that it’s indeed where I meant to place it, and that I haven’t found any tool as great as a serrated knife when it comes to removing grass or root systems. It’s perfect for edging small areas or pulling up entire sheets of grass; all I have to do is start on one side and pull up as I carefully saw back and forth. It can be a cheap purchase from a thrift store—or in my case, the way I finally convinced my husband that we needed a new set of kitchen knives.

Photos: doreenwynja.com

We’re in Holland, Michigan, today visiting Terri Holden’s beautiful garden.

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Arianne gardens in a small city lot in chilly Minneapolis (Zone 4B) and fills her space with an abundance of beautiful flowers. Even more impressively, she grows many of her plants herself from seed.

When it comes to a veggies, a fence can serve several purposes. Not only can it keep out unwanted critters, but it can also add to the aesthetic appeal of your garden. From classic picket fences to creative metal ideas, there are countless Vegetable Garden Fence Ideas that can make your garden stand out. Here are some of the most useful ones for you!

Arianne is letting us into her beautiful garden today.

Are you a plant enthusiast looking for ways to give your green babies some extra TLC? Well, look no further! DIY Heat Lamps for Plantsare a simple and cost-effective solution to keep your plants warm and cozy, even during the coldest months. Whether you’re a seasoned DIY-er or just starting out, making your own heat lamp is a fun and rewarding project that will help your plants thrive. So grab your tools, and let’s get started!

Caring for cactus plants isn’t as difficult as many people think, and they’re actually quite easy to grow in the right conditions.

Many invasive garden plants find their way into our landscaping by accident, but there are others which we may inadvertently invite. It usually starts innocently enough with some exotic ornamental plant, imported to North America for its unusual blooms, striking foliage, or other specific use. But in no time flat our carefully selected new garden guests can go as rogue as kudzu. These invasive species may crowd out other cultivated plants or, worse, escape from our gardens altogether. Depending on their level of success in the wild, they can displace important native species and fundamentally alter environmentally sensitive natural habitat. Discover 10 invasive garden plants to avoid, and (if it’s too late) how to get rid of them.