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Should You Repot in October? What to Move Now, and What to Leave Until Spring — Garden & terrace

Should You Repot in October? What to Move Now, and What to Leave Until Spring

Autumn is when most houseplants slow down — which makes it the wrong moment for a mass repotting session, with a few genuine exceptions. Here's how to tell which pots need you this week.

Lena Hartley•
5+1 Stunning Plants That Make Your Garden Look Incredible in Autumn — Garden & terrace

5+1 Stunning Plants That Make Your Garden Look Incredible in Autumn

Autumn doesn't have to mean a dull garden. These 5+1 underrated plants bloom, glow, and dazzle well into the season — and gardeners swear by every one of them.

Fehér Dia•
Don't Pack the Balcony Away Yet: Making Outdoor Space Work Through the Cold Months — Garden & terrace

Don't Pack the Balcony Away Yet: Making Outdoor Space Work Through the Cold Months

Most of us shut the doors in late September and don't open them again until April. With a few practical swaps, even a small balcony can stay a place you actually stand in all winter.

Lena Hartley•
Forget boring chrysanthemums: 7 autumn flowers that will transform your terrace — Decor

Forget boring chrysanthemums: 7 autumn flowers that will transform your terrace

Why settle for the same old chrysanthemums when your terrace can look absolutely stunning all the way into winter? These 7 autumn flowers change everything.

Szabó Erzsébet•
Autumn Outdoor Decor: The Most Beautiful Ideas for Your Entrance, Terrace, and Garden — Decor

Autumn Outdoor Decor: The Most Beautiful Ideas for Your Entrance, Terrace, and Garden

Transform your outdoor spaces this fall with simple, natural touches — no big budget needed. Here are the most beautiful autumn decor ideas for your entrance, terrace, and garden.

Szalai Dóra•
6 Kitchen Scraps That Work as Free Fertilizer for Your Houseplants — Household

6 Kitchen Scraps That Work as Free Fertilizer for Your Houseplants

Before you toss those banana peels or coffee grounds, think twice. These everyday kitchen scraps can give your houseplants a surprising, natural nutrient boost.

Lukács Kamilla•
Your hydrangea is wilting in the autumn cold? One tablespoon of this and it'll bounce back — Garden & terrace

Your hydrangea is wilting in the autumn cold? One tablespoon of this and it'll bounce back

Your hydrangea probably isn't sick — it's just stressed by the sudden temperature swings. One cheap kitchen ingredient can genuinely restore its vitality.

Váradi Petra•
3 Kitchen Scraps That Work Like Magic on Your Plants — Just Mix Them Into the Soil — Household

3 Kitchen Scraps That Work Like Magic on Your Plants — Just Mix Them Into the Soil

Before you toss these kitchen scraps in the trash, think twice — your plants would absolutely love them. Here's how to use each one the right way.

Lukács Kamilla•
The best plant to grow this autumn, based on your birth month — Lifestyle

The best plant to grow this autumn, based on your birth month

Autumn is one of the best times to get planting — and your birth month might just decide what goes in the ground. Here are 12 plants, one for every month.

Fehér Dia•
The Last Green Tomatoes: How to Ripen Them Indoors — and What to Cook With the Rest — Garden & terrace

The Last Green Tomatoes: How to Ripen Them Indoors — and What to Cook With the Rest

The nights are cooling and half the crop is still hard and green. You do not have to lose it — here is how to ripen tomatoes off the plant, and what to do with the ones that never will.

Sofia Marlowe•
5 Houseplants That Look Expensive But Cost Almost Nothing — Decor

5 Houseplants That Look Expensive But Cost Almost Nothing

These stunning houseplants look like they belong in a designer home — but they're surprisingly affordable. Here are 5 picks that give you the most look for less.

Lukács Kamilla•
Your Houseplants Suddenly Need Less Water — Here's How to Tell When — Garden & terrace

Your Houseplants Suddenly Need Less Water — Here's How to Tell When

As the light drops, the same watering routine that kept your plants happy in July starts to drown them. A gentler autumn method, plus the tests that stop you guessing.

Lena Hartley•
The most popular houseplants ranked by how well they actually clean the air — Decor

The most popular houseplants ranked by how well they actually clean the air

Everyone loves a lush indoor plant — but do they really purify the air? Science has answers, and some popular favorites rank much higher than others.

Lukács Kamilla•
The 3 Most Common Orchid Care Mistakes That Stop It from Ever Blooming Again — Garden & terrace

The 3 Most Common Orchid Care Mistakes That Stop It from Ever Blooming Again

Think your orchid is just done blooming? It probably isn't. These three surprisingly common care mistakes are the real reason it won't flower again.

Lukács Kamilla•
Bulbs in Pots: The September Hour That Buys You a Whole Balcony Spring — Garden & terrace

Bulbs in Pots: The September Hour That Buys You a Whole Balcony Spring

You don't need a garden to wake up to daffodils in March — just a few pots, a bag of grit and one unhurried hour this month. Here's the layered method that keeps a small balcony flowering for weeks.

Lena Hartley•
Never plant this herb next to your tomatoes — it quietly destroys the harvest — Garden & terrace

Never plant this herb next to your tomatoes — it quietly destroys the harvest

Fennel might look harmless in the garden, but planting it near tomatoes is one of the worst companion planting mistakes you can make.

Váradi Petra•
3 Plants You Should Never Grow by the Fence — Unless You Want a Feud with Your Neighbor — Garden & terrace

3 Plants You Should Never Grow by the Fence — Unless You Want a Feud with Your Neighbor

Roots don't respect property lines — and these three plants are notorious for turning friendly neighbors into long-term enemies. Here's what to avoid.

Lukács Kamilla•
5 herbs that are said to banish bad luck — and 2 you can still plant right now — Lifestyle

5 herbs that are said to banish bad luck — and 2 you can still plant right now

For centuries, these five herbs have been tied to luck, protection, courage, and abundance. Here's what folklore says — and which ones you should plant before summer ends.

Fehér Dia•
The Last Weeks of Tomato Season: What to Do Now So Nothing Rots on the Vine — Garden & terrace

The Last Weeks of Tomato Season: What to Do Now So Nothing Rots on the Vine

Late summer is when tomato plants stop working for you and start working against you. Five jobs — most of them subtractive — that decide whether you get a final harvest or a compost heap.

Lena Hartley•
Why Watering Your Garden Every Evening in Summer Is Actually a Mistake — Garden & terrace

Why Watering Your Garden Every Evening in Summer Is Actually a Mistake

It feels like the right thing to do — but watering your garden every evening in summer could be quietly damaging your plants. Here's what to do instead.

Váradi Petra•
Your Lawn Has Brown Patches? Pour This on Them and Watch the Green Come Back — Garden & terrace

Your Lawn Has Brown Patches? Pour This on Them and Watch the Green Come Back

There's an old-school garden trick your grandparents swore by — and it's probably sitting in your fridge right now. Yes, it's beer.

Váradi Petra•
Garden Lighting for Dark Evenings: How to Make a Small Balcony Feel Like a Room — Garden & terrace

Garden Lighting for Dark Evenings: How to Make a Small Balcony Feel Like a Room

The evenings are closing in, which is exactly when most of us abandon the balcony until spring. A few well-placed lights can buy you two more months outside.

Lena Hartley•
You've been caring for rosemary wrong — here's how to make it lush and fragrant at last — Garden & terrace

You've been caring for rosemary wrong — here's how to make it lush and fragrant at last

Rosemary is one of those herbs that's impossible not to love — but so easy to kill. Here's what it actually needs to thrive on your windowsill or in your garden.

Szalai Dóra•
5+1 Vegetables You Should Harvest Often — It's the Secret to a Bigger Yield — Garden & terrace

5+1 Vegetables You Should Harvest Often — It's the Secret to a Bigger Yield

Picking vegetables at the right time isn't just about taste — it can actually make your plants produce more. Here's which ones reward frequent harvesting most.

Fehér Dia•