Design & Ideas

An Amateur Gardening report examines seven plants tied to Halloween customs, death folklore and poison risks, including yew and deadly nightshade.

• Plant And Pest Team
• October 13, 2026

Amateur Gardening outlines six ways to support garden plants with items at home, from ladders and wire baskets to twine and branches.

• Plant And Pest Team
• October 13, 2026

Designer Rachel Platt reshaped an underused Buckinghamshire garden around a natural swimming pool, edible planting and wildlife habitat.

• Plant And Pest Team
• October 11, 2026

A Homes & Gardens report details how to turn a carving pumpkin into a fall flower planter, with drainage and composting in mind.

• Plant And Pest Team
• October 10, 2026

Japanese anemones can flower from late summer into fall, adding garden color and food for visiting pollinators as summer blooms fade.

• Plant And Pest Team
• October 9, 2026

A lotus-shaped solar accent light is on sale at Amazon. Here’s what the source reports about its brightness, charging time and durability.

• Plant And Pest Team
• October 8, 2026

Amateur Gardening shares seven ideas for a stately-home garden look, from repeated planting and clipped hedges to ponds and firepits.

• Plant And Pest Team
• October 7, 2026

Homes & Gardens highlighted an Amazon acacia-wood potting bench listed for $93.49 during Prime Big Deal Days, with storage and a removable basin.

• Plant And Pest Team
• October 7, 2026

Monty Don’s Instagram photo of a layered Dicksonia corner has prompted advice on using tree ferns in shady gardens and keeping them moist.

• Plant And Pest Team
• October 6, 2026

A Gardening Know How report highlights the Beckhams’ Victorian-style greenhouse and expert advice for recreating its look on a smaller budget.

• Plant And Pest Team
• October 4, 2026