6 Pet-friendly Houseplants – They’re Beautiful *And* Safe For Cats And Dogs

Ideal Home highlights six houseplants described as pet-friendly, while cautioning that eating any plant can still upset a pet’s stomach.

The Best Emergency Plans Age Well Because They Get Reviewed

Discover how regular reviews keep emergency plans effective and adaptable, ensuring you’re always prepared when it truly counts.

5 Things Your Orchid Needs In October To Bloom Again In Spring

A Homes & Gardens report outlines five October orchid-care steps, from reducing watering to managing light and humidity, that may support spring reblooming.

How The Worst Hunt I’ve Ever Been On Turned Into The Best Of My Life

A 1954 Outdoor Life account follows two couples through a chaotic five-day pack trip before they reach a hunt for grizzly, moose and mountain goats.

15 Best Outdoor Halloween Inflatables for Spooky Yard Displays in 2027

Compare 15 outdoor Halloween inflatables by height, theme, lighting, and display needs to find the right fit for your yard.

Should You Dig Up Your Dahlia Tubers This Fall? It Depends On Where You Live

Whether dahlias can stay in the ground depends on winter conditions: gardeners in colder zones should lift tubers before the ground freezes.

Petals & Roots: The Container Plant Recipe I Always Return To For Long-Lasting Color And Fall Beauty

Homes & Gardens’ Petals & Roots episode shares a fall container planting recipe with coneflower, sedum, heather, thyme and ornamental grass.

My 6-Ingredient Fall Soil Recipe Turns Kitchen Scraps Into Garden Gold – No Compost Bin Required

A Gardening Know How contributor describes burying kitchen scraps in fall beds, while noting the mix is informal and its results are not measured.

15 Best Halloween Picks for Parties, Decor, and Movie Nights in 2027

Compare Halloween candy, decorations, lighting, party favors, and films to find the right picks for your celebration or seasonal watchlist.

5 Plants To Plant In October To Help Robins, Finches, Redwings And Blackbirds Survive Winter, According To Wildlife Experts

Ideal Home recommends planting holly, rowan, hawthorn, crab apple and ivy in October to offer birds winter food or shelter.