Advice Archive | September 2026

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September 26th
- These Plants Always Flourish in Terracotta Pots – 5 That Love Life in Clay While Others Wilt
- Houseplants Suddenly Looking Leggy? This Common Problem Could Be to Blame – Here's How to Fix It Before Winter
- Martha Stewart Reveals the Shrub She Plants on Repeat – and It Might Surprise You
- The Sink-Side Upgrade Making My Kitchen More Ordered Ahead of Hosting Season – Cleaning Suddenly Feels Effortless
- Shea McGee Predicts the Biggest Kitchen Trends For 2027 – These are the 3 She's Most Excited About
- How to Use a Dishwasher Tablet to Clean a Greasy Oven − Tick This Tricky Task Off Ahead of Fall and Holiday Hosting
- My So Connecticut Life: The Easy Fall Layers That Make Our Home Feel Cozy
September 25th
- What To Do With Japanese Maple In September – Essential Tips For a Sensational Fall Display
- How Much Should You Really Decorate Your Kitchen For Fall? According to Interior Designer Amber Lewis, Less is Always More
- 3 Simple Tweaks That Will Actually Bring Owls to Your Garden (and Keep Rodents Away Naturally)
- The $13 ‘In-Between’ Basket Simplifying My Summer-to-Fall Closet Transition – Finally, No More Clothes in Limbo
- 7 Cuttings to Take in September – Before the Window Closes
- 5 Chic Alternatives to Laundry Racks − For Drying Laundry Indoors This Fall and Winter
September 24th
- Beautiful Bulbs to Plant in September – To Make a Spring Garden Feel Composed, Fragrant, and Gloriously Alive
- Radiators Will Heat Rooms Faster After Doing This Simple Task in September
September 23rd
- This Lawn Care Tool Makes Aerating Quicker and Easier – For Healthy Grass Without the Toil
- 5 Feng Shui Bedroom Updates to Make Your Bedroom Feel Instantly Cozier and Beat The Winter Blues
- 6 Backsplash Trends for 2027 That Designers Say Will Actually Last
- This Unexpected Plant Is a Stylish Secret for Beautiful Fall Containers
- 3 Steps to Protecting Young Trees Before Winter – Don’t Wait Until Frost Arrives
September 22nd
- This $1.49 IKEA Clothes Cover Protects Garments from Dust, Moisture, and Pests Throughout Fall and Winter
- The One Fiery Flower to Plant Now to Fill Bare Spots Between Summer and Fall
September 21st
- 6 Lawn Care Tasks You Can Do Now To Repair Summer Damage Before Winter
- Your Children Leaving Isn’t an Ending – It’s Time to Reinvent What Your Home Will Be for Your Family in the Future
- What to Do With Hardy Geraniums in September – For Healthy Plants and to Keep Them Under Control
September 20th
- What to Do with Black-Eyed Susans in September – Collect Seeds and Divide Them Now for More Golden Blooms Next Year
- Petals & Roots: Two Clever Ways to Multiply Hydrangeas – Plus Everything Else I'm Propagating in My Garden This Month
- These Are the 5 Living Room Lighting Mistakes to Avoid – and the Stylish Things Designers Always Do Instead
- What to Do with Agapanthus in September – 7 Jobs to Do Now for More Flowers Next Year
- 6 Eco-Friendly Ways to Clear Yard Debris This Fall – With Clever Ways to Reuse What You Collect
September 19th
- The 1 Easy Crop To Plant Now If You Want Something Fresh From The Garden At Thanksgiving
- The Only Tools You Need to Winterize Your Yard This Fall – Prepare for Frost Now to Protect Your Plants
- How to Make Your Home Smell Like Fall − 5 Ways to Create a Cozy, Inviting Space This Season
September 18th
- What To Do With Fuchsia In September – for Even Longer Lasting Flowers and Healthy Growth
- The 3-Plant Combination That Make a Fall Mums Porch Display Look Instantly More Stylish
- 5 Spring Bulbs Garden Experts Say Aren’t Worth the Trouble – and What to Plant Instead
September 17th
- What to Do With Hibiscus in Fall – 3 Vital Steps To Protecting Both Varieties Before the First Frost
- The Cozy Kitchen Issue
- 5 Easy Bedroom Swaps Interior Designers Always Make Before Fall
- 'There's an Appetite For a Little Soul' – Interior Designer Amber Lewis On the Direction Kitchen Design is Headed in 2027 and Beyond
- Is the Kitchen Actually Still the Heart of the Home? Designers Reconsider the Role of Our Most Important Room
- The Warm Kitchen Colors That Make a Room Feel Inviting – Without Making It Feel Smaller or Darker
- ALDI's Folding Storage Box Could Be the Answer to Your Messy Linen Closet
- The Resilient Yet Beautiful Flower That Can Make A Heat-Damaged Garden Look Good Again By Fall
September 16th
- Seeds To Order in September for Winter Harvests, Earlier Flowers, and a Beautiful Start to your 2027 Garden
- IKEA’s New Pocket-Sprung Mattress Is Just $279 − Upgrade Your Guest Bedroom For Less Ahead of Hosting Season
- Divide Your Shasta Daisies in September to Revive Plants and Get New Ones for Free
- What You Don’t See Is What Makes a Beautiful Room Work: The Decisions Behind the Final Photograph
September 15th
- How to Plant Tulip Bulbs Now for a Mind-Blowing Spring Display
- I’m Reconsidering Silicone Air Fryer Liners – This Versatile Glass Upgrade Makes Weeknight Cooking Feel Effortless
- Strawberry Season May Be Over, But These 5 Jobs Will Set You Up for a Bigger, Better Harvest Next Year
- When to Start Clearing Leaves in September – Before a Simple Job Turns Into a Big Chore
- The Very British Edit: The Little Things I’m Doing Now to Make Fall at Home Feel Even More Beautiful, Warm and Cozy
September 14th
- What Your Jade Plant Needs in September to Stay Glossy and Healthy Through Fall
- The 7 Low-Maintenance Trees Designers Say Will Make Your Front Yard Look Instantly More Expensive
- 6 Rules I'd Die on a Lighting Hill for – The First One Is Non-Negotiable
- Annie Meyers-Shyer’s Historic Kitchen Makeover Is Proof That the Best Renovations Know What Not to Change
September 13th
- I Do This to My Orchids Every September to Get Them to Rebloom – It’s So Simple and Works Every Time
- This Smart Brownie Pan Is My New Fall Meal-Prep Secret – It Will Be a Lifesaver During Hectic Holiday Hosting
- This Houseplant Mistake Could Kill Off Your Collection in September – Plant Pros Explain How to Avoid It
- The One Bulb to Plant in September for a Head Start on Next Year’s Pollinator Garden
- What Your Snake Plant Needs in September to Stay Healthy and Verdant all Winter
- The Understated Kitchen Shade That Makes a Space Feel Warm, Calm, and Expensive
September 12th
- The Beguiling Plant to Grow Now for a Garden That Feeds Birds Through Fall
- 5 Simple Things Your Monstera Needs in September for a Smooth Transition Into Fall – Just Think Before You Water
- 7 Native Perennials to Plant in September – to Feed Hummingbirds During Their Migration
- My So-Connecticut Life: It’s Time to Indulge in Apple Season
September 11th
- What to Do With Salvia in September – 6 Essential Jobs to Keep Plants Blooming Into Fall
- The Simple Product Gardeners Use to Protect Plants From Frost – Here’s How to Choose the Right One
- Pick These Vegetables for Beautiful Seasonal Centerpieces – 7 Ornamental Crops to Harvest in September
- 10 Pantry Design Mistakes Making Your Space Unusable – And How Interior Designers Fix Them
- Grow This 1 Plant to Revive Tired Patio Pots in September – it's Colorful, Cold-Tolerant and Looks Impressive Even as Temperatures Fall
September 10th
- What To Do With Chrysanthemums in September for a Fabulous Fall Display
- Our Ultimate Guide to the Best Pruning Tools: Everything You Need for Cutting, Trimming, and Shaping
- What to Do With Your Peace Lily in September to Keep It Green, Healthy and Blooming
- It's Taken 7 Years for Me to Clear My Parents' Home – Unearthing Their Memories Made Me Realize: Home Is Where the Stuff Is
September 9th
- This Humble Herb Is the Secret to a Freshly Fragranced Bedroom − Experts Say It's a Simple Way to 'Bring Nature Inside'
- These $21 Souper Cubes Make Food Storage Effortless This Soup Season – They're the Easy Fall Meal-Prep Hack I’m Relying on
- Why Aerating Your Lawn in September Makes a Difference – Help Yours Recover from Summer Stress
September 8th
- The One Fast-Growing Crop to Plant After Pulling Out Your Tomatoes For a Quick Fall Harvest
- Forget High-Maintenance Wood – This Sub-$20 Non-Toxic Cutting Board Is Plastic-Free, Dishwasher-Safe, and Knife-Friendly
- Avoid Pruning These 7 Plants in September – It Could Cost You Next Year’s Flowers
- I Don't Want the Materials in Your Home to Stay Perfect – The Things That Are Allowed to Age Are the Ones Worth Keeping
September 7th
- Your Pumpkins Need This to Ripen Fully on the Vine Before the Season Ends
- Designers Reveal the Layering Secrets That Make a Home Feel Instantly Cozier for Fall
- The One Thing Your Amaryllis Bulbs Need in September to Guarantee Christmas Blooms
- 5 Things to Clear From Your Yard in September Before Fall Makes Them Harder to Deal With
- What To Do With Asters in September – 4 Easy Tasks To Keep Colorful Flowers Coming
- The Very British Edit: I’m Giving the Most Neglected Room in My Home a Little More Love – Because Practical Can Still Be Beautiful
September 6th
- Tomato Season Is Almost Over – 5 Things to Do in September to Get a Bigger Harvest Before Frost
- Meet the Bathroom Vanity Trend That Makes Every Space Feel Warmer – and Why Designers Say It's Here to Stay
- Petals & Roots: How to Capture the Beauty of Late Summer in a Garden-Gathered Bouquet
- I’ve Had My Felco F2 Pruners Since My First Day as a Professional Gardener, and I Still Use Them Over a Decade Later – Here’s Why They Remain My Go-to Tool
- Joseph Joseph’s Clever Sink Brush Leaves Glasses Sparkling and Helps Prevent Breakages – ‘Glasses Sparkle After Use’
- 6 Crucial Care Tips Your Christmas Cactus Needs in September for a Flower-Filled Christmas
- The Biggest Color Trends To Look Out For In 2027, From Rich Aubergine to Sun-Faded Pastels
September 5th
- September Is the Perfect Month for Propagating – 6 Plants to Take Cuttings From or Divide Before Frost
- These 3 Rich, Grounding Colors Can Make Your Bedroom Feel Instantly Cozier and More Cocooning
- Turn Yellowed Pillowcases Bright White Again With This Simple 2-Ingredient Soak
- Add These Plants to Containers in September for a Garden Full of Winter Color and Interest
- Your Coneflowers Are Preparing for Fall – Here's 5 Things They Need in September for a Beautiful Display of Architectural Seed Heads
- What's Replacing Navy Blue Kitchen Cabinets? Discover the Cozy Palette Designers Say You'll Be Seeing Everywhere Next Year
September 4th
- The Only Houseplant You Need For Indoor Fall Foliage – Pep Up Your Decor With This Vibrant Plant
- 7 Plants to Prune in September – Encourage One Last Flourish and Prepare Your Garden for Fall
- Your Mattress Needs a Reset Ahead of Fall − This Non-Toxic Spray Tackles Tough Odors and Keeps It Fresh for Longer
- September Is the Perfect Time to Start an Indoor Herb Garden for Fall – 5 Varieties to Grow Now
- Behind the Scenes: Great Design Does Not Happen in a Vacuum
September 3rd
- What to Do With Hyacinth Bulbs in September for a Glorious Festive Display
- No Space for an Ironing Board? Joseph Joseph’s Compact Solution Keeps Laundry Rooms Clutter-Free
- Pruning: The Complete Guide to When, How, and What to Prune
- White Kitchens Aren't Boring, You Just Haven't Tried Alabaster by Sherwin-Williams
- If You Grow Geraniums, Don't Wait to Prepare Them for Frost – 5 Things to Do in September for More Blooms Next Year
September 2nd
- Diptyque’s New Candles Are Designed to Transform the Mood of Your Home from Morning to Night
- Do This 5-Minute Task in September to Guarantee Your Tomatoes Ripen Before the End of the Season
- Which Colors of the Year Have Stood the Test of Time? Designers Pick Their 10 Favorites From the Past 10 Years
- Why Late Summer is the Best Time to Clear Out Dead Summer Annuals – and What to Replace Them With
September 1st
- Avoid This One Common Christmas Cactus Mistake When You Spot Buds This Fall – You Could End Up With No Festive Flowers
- What to Do With Lavender in September – 7 Jobs to Help It Survive Winter and Bloom Better Next Year
- Why I’ll Always Defend Neutral Interiors – If You Take Color Away, Every Other Element Has to Work That Little Bit Harder
- The One Houseplant That Instantly Makes A Room Feel More Expensive, Say Designers
- Blue Might Be This Season's Biggest Color Trend – But How Can You Make This Cool Color Feel Cozy for Fall?