The days are getting shorter, you've brought your wool coat out of storage and you're coming home to that fall scent of fireplaces. There's only one more sign we're waiting for before fully admitting that winter's near: the first frost. Though we all have a little mental prep to do to deal with that, in the meantime, there's a few things you have to do to prep your garden before that unpleasant morning surprise. (Can you tell we're not "winter people" here?) Watch the video above to see the easy routine you should start...well, now.




Seasonal maintenance isn't (too) much of a problem with these great houseplants.



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  • Rabbit's Foot Fern


    According to Uli Lorimer, the curator of native plants at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, this is one of the <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/11/garden/11houseplants.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0" target="_blank">harder plants to kill</a>.




  • Snake Plant


    Better Homes and Gardens said this plant is "<a href="http://www.bhg.com/gardening/houseplants/no-fuss/easiest-houseplants-you-can-grow/#page=8" target="_blank">nearly indestructible.</a>"




  • Croton


    According to our expert blogger Tara Heibal, <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tara-heibel/houseplants_b_2500771.html" target="_blank">the croton is forgiving</a> since it will perk up after it wilts with just some water.




  • Ponytail Palm


    Horticulturalist Melinda Meyers says the Ponytail Palm is <a href="http://www.melindamyers.com/Radio-Houseplants-Holiday-Plants-and-Cut-Flowers/houseplants-holiday-plants-and-cut-flowers/easy-grow-ponytail-palm.html" target="_blank">perfect for beginner gardeners</a>.




  • Aloe Vera


    Not only will this plant help with sunburn, but it's super easy to care for because <a href="http://houseplants-care.blogspot.com/2006/11/aloe-vera-plant-care.html" target="_blank">it doesn't require frequent waterings</a>.




  • Peace Lily


    This plant isn't just pretty, it also helps to <a href="http://inhabitat.com/7-indoor-plants-that-purify-the-air-around-you-naturally/peace-lilies/" target="_blank">remove toxins from the air</a>!




  • Gardening Tips: Houseplants


    Ahmed shares a way to create tropical conditions houseplants will love.