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 Autumn in the garden
Thomas J. Story
Autumn maintenance pays off in summer with this spectacular display.
Autumn in the garden
Here's how to make your garden look good through fall and spectacular in spring

Changing of the seasons means different ways to keep your garden in tip-top shape. Here are some ideas for tending the yard as cooler, wetter weather approaches.

Fall renewal
Imagine an easy-care garden that pumps out gorgeous blooms over a long season. The secret: autumn renewal.

Postseason wrap-up
Your month-by-month guide to fall garden maintenance

Guide to planting bulbs
Claire Curran
Plant (or chill) tulip bulbs now for a riot of color come spring.
Bulb-planting guide
Tips for planting spring-blooming bulbs now

Best bulbs to plant
Our top five picks for brilliant spring color

Fall's brightest flowers
Colorful annuals, in varied palettes, make great fillers in winter-to-spring gardens.

Dividing perennials
This simple bit of maintenance will help plants bloom more vigorously.

Berries bejewel the landscape
Ornamental berries are an autumn treat for the eyes (and for the birds).

Heavenly rose hips
Once rose blooms fade, rose hips take the spotlight.

Published: September 2006