Between black cats, bats, pumpkins, and full moons, it can be hard to narrow in on one specific symbol of the spooky season. And that's not to mention October's birth flowers: marigolds and cosmos!

Marigolds are the flower of October. I have always loved Marigolds, not just because October is my birth month, but for their beautiful bronze, bright red-orange and yellows flowers. They add a nice ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Autumn color is about more than the changing leaves — there are many flowers to enjoy, from native wildflowers to cultivated ...

Summer has faded and gone. Autumn’s bright foliage does compensate — somewhat— for the dearth of flowers. But a few of my trees and shrubs (and several perennials) bloom in October, and I treasure ...

The sun may disappear as the colder months approach, but that doesn't mean keen gardeners must put their spades away. Newsweek has been digging to find out what plants are best for the spooky season.

Despite frost and short days, my garden produced plenty of flowers in October. I look for plants that will perform in the shoulder seasons — March, April, October and even November. Here are some I ...

Collecting seeds from summer-flowering plants in October is a quick and easy task that gets you seeds to grow next year for more plants. When the temperature and light levels drop in fall, preparing ...

October flowers can be found on plants that range in size, shape, and growing habits: creeping or tall perennials, flowering shrubs, and even some like crape myrtle that can be grown as trees in some ...

Autumn color is about more than the changing leaves—there are many flowers to enjoy, from native wildflowers to cultivated varieties that have been selected for long blooming periods. Stacker lists of ...