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Name This Flower
This flower is a staple of the Autumn garden. It's known by several different names, one of which is also the name of an herb. Can you tell me what it's called?
September Must Haves
Happy Autumn! Whether you're experiencing an Indian Summer in your corner of the world or chilly Fall winds have blown in your door, I've found plenty of fun ideas to keep you busy this month. See what I'm excited about this September!
Burn It Up in the Autumn Breeze
Autumn is one of my favorite seasons because the crisp air really inspires me to move outside. Check out how many calories you burn doing these Fall activities.
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Will Your Pets Leave the Leaves?
Some pets can't get enough of leaf piles, but my scaredy pup doesn't like stepping on any surface that's not solid and definitely won't wade through masses of anything. However he will chase and chew anything that falls from trees including twigs and leaves – how about your furry friends?
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Will Your Pets Leave the Leaves?
Fall Garden: Scarlet Jewell Maple
If, like me, one of your favorite parts of Fall is taking in the gorgeous colors of leaves, you might want to consider purchasing trees for your yard that are known for their Fall colors. For instance, if you love brilliant, fiery red tones, you might want to check out the Scarlet Jewell, a variety of maple tree that gives you bright red color typically two weeks ahead of other maple trees. Growing to a height of 70 feet and a width of 30 feet, its leaves are dark green in the Summer, and it grows in zones 3-7, preferring moist, slightly acidic soil.
Do You Decorate With Autumn Leaves?
In the Autumn, I often bring particularly colorful leaves into the house. Usually, the plan doesn't get much more interesting than putting them in a bowl on the table or standing them up on the fireplace mantel. Do you decorate with leaves?
Midday Muse: Favorite Parts of Autumn
Growing up, I always dreaded the end of Summer, especially since our Winters often lasted for at least half of the year! However, I do adore Autumn, even if its arrival means bidding Summer adieu. It's always had a bittersweet feeling to me that's always more sweet than bitter.
Super-Cute Video: Honey's on the Ball, in the Leaves
This pup is on the ball . . .Midday Muse: Everblooming California
Since I grew up in the Midwest, I associate mid-September with falling leaves, chilly temperatures, and apple picking. However, here in California, where I've lived for seven years, I'm still getting used to the concept of mild seasons. As if to prove this to me, my rosebushes, which were just blooming back in May, are back in full yellow-and-red splendor again.
Garden Therapy: Leaf Relief
If you're not raking up leaves in your neck of the woods yet, you will be very soon, so I have a few tips to help make the job easier. Once you've raked the leaves into big fluffy piles, consolidate them by raking them onto a large tarp. Then, drag your leaves to their final resting place, whether it be a backyard compost pile or in the green bin.
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