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11. Take a Leaf-Peeping Drive If you live near an area with colorful fall foliage, plan a day trip to scope out the colors on a scenic drive. 12. Pack a Picnic Basket For a quicker outing, pack a few edibles and a blanket, and head to the nearest park or lake for a picnic. If you love picnicking, try keeping a basket packed (except for the food, of course) by the front door, so you can just grab it and go when inspiration strikes.

Apple picking, baking, crunching through piles of leaves, sipping warm drinks by the fire — these are just a few of the many simple pleasures autumn has to offer. Traditions like these become rich with meaning when returned to year after year, and sharing them with family and friends only makes them sweeter. Check out these 15 fall traditions to consider adopting, and then we want to hear about your own fall favorites. 1.

Pruning is a vital part of keeping the trees and shrubs in your landscape healthy and attractive. But when is the right time to do it? We’re here to answer that question for a whole range of popular garden plants. From roses, fruit trees and hydrangeas to deciduous and flowering trees, we’ll tell you when’s the best time of year for pruning, whether you do it yourself or hire a professional. Why Prune?