The Bruce Company Blog

October can be such a confusing time for new gardeners. Though the sun certainly isn’t as warm, the golden color of autumn light can fool us into thinking that it is still late summer.

Carving pumpkins this fall? Follow these simple tips and tricks to make your carved pumpkins unique!

If I had to choose, my favorite season would have to be autumn. There are so many reasons. The golden color of the light. The crisp mornings. Glorious fall color. But number one? Carving pumpkins and squashes!

October is such a transitional time, a month that seems to teeter on the edge of a climatic cliff. Colors change as deep green foliage morphs into mellow butter yellow or fiery scarlet.

Last week’s heat wave has broken and the nights are getting cooler again. Leaves have begun to color and fall. And even though we want to imagine that it still feels like summer, winter is definitely on its way, making it a great time to get your ponds and water features ready for the frosty temperatures to come.

Gardeners are often surprised to learn that autumn is an ideal time to plant, but it’s true.

For many gardeners, Labor Day marks the end of summer and the beginning of the autumn lawn care season. Learn what to do in your yard this fall.