Seasonal guides cover autumn gardening, pet food ratings, and home maintenance

Various seasonal advice and consumer reports highlight autumn maintenance for gardens, homes, and pets.

In gardening, experts suggest leaving certain plants like lavender, sunflowers, and perennials untouched to provide winter shelter and food for birds and insects. For Dipladenia, owners should move the plants to a bright, cool location (8–12°C) by mid-October to avoid frost damage. To maintain colorful balconies, experts recommend planting chrysanthemums, pansies, and using the ‘lasagna technique’ for spring bulbs.

Regarding pet care, a study by CheckForPet involving over 108,000 reviews found a disconnect between high advertising budgets and actual customer satisfaction. Brands like Platinum and Wolfsblut received high ratings, while many heavily marketed brands scored lower. Additionally, the Romanian Ornithological Society advises feeding birds from November to April using seeds, nuts, or unsalted fat, but warns against feeding bread.

For home maintenance, household tips suggest using baking powder or vinegar to remove nicotine and grease stains from yellowed radiators, provided the surface is completely cooled first.