Maybe you bought a fuschia-filled basket in spring, or you made one recently with perennials and annuals from your garden. No matter what kind of hanging basket you own, fall weather causes changes in different species, with some growing new sprouts and others going dormant for winter. Listen to their needs, and they’ll give you one last hurrah of blooms before the season’s end.

7 Tricks to Give Your Hanging Baskets a Fall Refresh

Chrysanthemums shine in late summer and fall, adding fresh color to span the seasons as other bloomers fade. With varieties in different forms, colors, and flower shapes, they bloom in sprays, with many small flowers, or as large-flowered selections with showy, single blooms per stem. If you’re catching the bug to add hardy chrysanthemums to your garden, there are many ways to propagate and enjoy these easy-care perennials for seasons to come.

How to Propagate Chrysanthemums

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According to Vibes.okdiario, If you’re busy with work or enjoying the last days of summer, you might not know when your next SNAP benefits will arrive. While some states began sending Food Stamp payments on September 1, many will continue to distribute funds through September 28. It’s essential to...

Food Stamps: SNAP payments of $535 from September 4-15

The varieties and colors of petunias are vast and include four main types: grandiflora, multiflora, millifora, and trailing ground cover. The colors range from pure white to the brightest pink, all colors between and picotee too. With so many choices available, it makes sense to grow the ones that perform...

How to Save Petunia Seeds For Next Year

Why plant a tree? There are plenty of benefits to growing trees. First of all, trees are easy to care for. Once they’re established, most trees don’t require much additional maintenance. They provide shade, privacy, and shelter from the elements. All plants provide critical environmental services, such as making oxygen and helping clean the air and water. Trees also provide a critical food source for humans and wildlife.

15 Trees to Plant in September

When you’ve worked hard to keep your summer squash happy throughout the season, watching previously green leaves slowly turn white is understandably distressing. But white leaves on squash are surprisingly common and not as scary as you may think. If you take a closer look at the leaves, you’ll...

Why Are the Leaves on my Squash Turning White?

The garden is a fabulous place to teach children about a myriad of scientific processes. From etymology to biology to genetics, working in the garden is a great introduction to topics they will one day need to understand. When it comes to keeping my kids’ attention, things have to progress pretty fast, so fast-growing plants are a must.

19 Fast-Growing Plants to Grow with Kids

Is it just me, or are people everywhere growing figs across all growing zones? I’m seeing this trendy fruit tree pop up everywhere. If you’re new to growing and pruning figs, don’t worry; it’s not complicated. It is, however, vital that you complete this task for big harvests.

How to Prune Fig Trees for Big Harvests

When selecting a spot for a veggie garden, full sun is often the best choice. This light gives plants the energy they need to grow lush green leaves and form flowers and fruits. However, not all veggies need full sun to thrive. Non-fruiting vegetables grow well in full sun, but...

15 Vegetables that Grow in Sun and Shade

If you want to introduce your kids to the joys of gardening, weeding and composting are probably not the best ways to do it. Instead, I recommend starting with the avenue that got me into gardening in the first place—houseplants. Houseplants are the ideal kid-friendly way to teach about...

21 Kid-Friendly Houseplants for Your Budding Plant Enthusiast

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Are people getting more high maintenance or is it just me? One thing that you can't deny is that CERTAIN people require a lot more TLC and attention, on the daily and especially during trying times. This applies to both platonic relationships and romantic. We usually call these people high maintenance because, well, they usually require (or demand!) all of your efforts and then some to be satisfied. These characteristics are closely linked to their zodiac sign temperament, so read on to see who is on the list!

5 Zodiac Signs that are the Highest Maintenance and Most Demanding

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(MA) Get ready to meet a fluffy little Shih Tzu who is ready to move into your place as soon as possible. Clover recently came into the Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts' care for unspecified reasons. He is a happy little pup who is happiest when with his humans. He would be even happier if YOU were his number one human. I think you would be happier too!

This Little Shih Tzu Is Searching For Love

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It's been more than four decades since former child star William “Billie” Thomas Jr. died in Los Angeles of a heart attack at only 49 on October 10, 1980. Best known as "Buckwheat," the character he portrayed in the original Hal Roach-ignited Our Gang/Little Rascals classic film shorts from 1934 to 1944, Thomas faced similar challenges and misfortunes of several of his co-stars and other former child actors. This is his story.

Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas - 'Little Rascals'/'Our Gang' Child Star: 44 Years After His Tragic Death

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It's been over twenty-five years since actor/photographer Roddy McDowall died of lung cancer in 1998. McDowall, despite some career challenges, was one of that breed of rare former child actors who successfully transitioned into Hollywood adulthood. He was also, however, one of the industry's "openly closeted" actors, which came with its own sense of issues. This is his story.

The Not-So-Secret Gay Life of Actor Roddy McDowell: 25 Years After His Tragic Death From Lung Cancer

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Big changes are in store for three zodiac signs in the month of September. The stars are shifting and many of you will be affected by this. Although the life changes that will take place with each zodiac sign are different, these changes must be fully embraced by all who are experiencing them. One of the key things to remember is that sometimes change is necessary for personal growth. Let’s see what the stars have in store for these three zodiac signs.

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Lives Will Change In September

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Starting in late September, the federal government will relaunch its at-home COVID-19 test program that makes every U.S. household eligible for four free COVID-19 tests to be sent directly to their home.

Every household can get four free COVID-19 tests by mail, starting late September

"Baby why you gotta be so mean?" The zodiac is a fascinating system that many people turn to for insights into personality traits, behaviors, and compatibility. While every zodiac sign has its unique strengths and challenges, some signs are often perceived as being a bit more sharp-edged, vindictive or difficult (to say the least) to deal with. In this article, we'll delve into the four zodiac signs commonly considered the "meanest," exploring the characteristics that contribute to this perception and how these traits manifest in their interactions with others. To lighten the mood, we'll include some funny quotes about each sign's mean streak.

The 4 Meanest Signs in the Zodiac

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A popular macaroni and cheese brand has been recalled. Newsweek reports Reser's Fine Foods has voluntarily recalled two varieties of its cheesy pasta dish. The two kinds of macaroni and cheese that have been recalled include Reser's American Classics Macaroni & Cheese White Cheddar (12 oz) and Reser's American Classics.

Popular Macaroni and Cheese Brand Recalled: ‘May Cause Medically Reversible Adverse Health Consequences’

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

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Could you and your family use an adorable companion that will bring you love and joy for years and years? These six cats are adoptable right now from local Kansas City shelters. Just click on the link provided with each to get in touch with their shelters.

Six wonderful cats to adopt this Labor Day weekend

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5 Solutions for Leggy Petunias

Petunias are must-have plants known for their large and vibrant flowers. They look particularly stunning in containers and add a wonderful pop of color to container...

5 Solutions for Leggy Petunias

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