Advice Archive | April 2026 | Homes and Gardens

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April 30th
- What To Do With Lavender In May For More Flowers, Stronger Growth, And A Longer Bloom Season
- 6 Small Kitchen Color Pairings Designers Swear By to Instantly Make the Space Feel Bigger
- 5 Unusual Pollinator Plants to Grow This Spring That Will Transform Your Yard's Biodiversity
- Not Down, Not Synthetic: This Centuries-Old Japanese Filler Keeps Pillows Naturally Cool All Night
- How to Harness a Cottage Garden Mood in Containers, and Give Your Tiny Courtyard a Dream-Like Feel
- What to Plant in May – For a Garden That Practically Looks After Itself Throughout the Summer
April 29th
- This IKEA Outdoor Coffee Table Is Perfect for Small Backyard Storage – And Looks Incredibly Chic
- Paving Planting is a Design Trick Pros Love to Soften Garden Paths – Creating a Natural Transition From Home to Yard
- This Beginner-Friendly Rose Produces Large, Fragrant Blooms That Will Last Until Fall – No Wonder Garden Designers Love It
- Design Experts Agree This Stylish Space-Saving Sunrise Alarm Is 'Worth Every Penny' For Heavy Sleepers Who Value Bedroom Chic
- This Product Will Supercharge Your Leafy Greens – How to Pick the Best Nitrogen Fertilizer for Ample Summer Harvests
- Designers Have Decided – This Will be The Biggest Kitchen Color for 2026 and Beyond
- How to Keep Ants Out of Hummingbird Feeders – 6 Simple Fixes That Actually Work (and Keep Nectar Clean for Longer)
- How To Design A Kitchen Island – Top Experts Share What Really Matters
- The Only Plant You Need For A Container To Impress in All Seasons – With Months of Color for Minimal Effort
April 28th
- These Garden Design Tricks Can Reduce Pollen Exposure – 5 Ways to Minimize Allergies Without Compromising on Flowers
- The One Bulb You Can Plant Now That Brings Bright Pink Color to Shade – Perfect for Lifting Dark Corners
- This Low-Cost Structure Will Take Your Raised Garden Beds From Ordinary To Beautiful In Minutes
- My Dad Never Grills Without This $37 Temperature Essential – It's The Foolproof Way to Keep Barbecue Tender, Juicy, and Safe All Summer
- 3 Container Plant Pairings That Thrive on Neglect – For Fuss-Free Blooms All Summer Long
April 27th
- I'm Fussy About Edging But Finally Found a Natural Solution – It Gives My Garden Border a Professional Finish
- Short on Yard Space? This No-Fuss Native Thrives in Pots and Attracts Pollinators All Season
- This Forgotten Victorian Trick Makes Your Home Smell Incredible – And It Only Requires 2 Ingredients
- Where to Buy Paint – A Designer-Approved Guide to the Top-Rated Brands in the US
- Double Kitchen Islands – Design Experts Unlock the Secrets to Getting the Layout, Storage, and Style Spot On
- Don’t Use Your Outdoor Kitchen Without This 60-Second Countertop Test – Skipping It Could Lead to Stains and Cracks
- This Unusual Climber Attracts Hummingbirds All Summer Long – Plant it Now for Beautiful Scent and Dazzling Flowers
April 26th
- You May Have Never Heard of a Fishbone Cactus – But This Quirky, Low-Maintenance Houseplant is Surprisingly Easy to Grow
- Does Your Bed Linen Feel Less Fresh in Spring? Laundry Experts Reveal the Ideal Washing Routine for Warmer Months
- The Best Way to Stagger Planting in Containers – So Your Balcony Garden Doesn’t Peak by June
- Red and Pink Are the 'Joyful' Spring Color Pairing You Need to Know About – Here’s How to Make it Work
- Kitchen Island Seating Ideas – Everything You Need to Know About Adding Comfort and Style to the Center of Your Space
- The Felco 322 Snips Are Surprisingly Strong for Their Size – This Lightweight Tool Can Handle More Than You’d Expect
- The Simple Way To Replenish Container Soil Before Summer – So You Can Keep Reusing It For Years
April 25th
- Hot Sleeper? These Bamboo Sheets Might Just Be the Cooling Upgrade Your Bed Needs
- What a Fig Tree Needs in April For Succulent Summer Fruits and Lush Foliage
- I Compared the $60 IKEA Dutch Against Heritage Le Creuset – And Was Seriously Surprised by the Result
- What Your Orange Tree Actually Needs In April – For Large Fruits And Glossy Leaves Guaranteed
- This $70 Smart Monitor Makes It Easy to Keep Your Home’s Air Clean – And Helps You Sleep Better
April 24th
- 5 Perennials You Can Plant Once and Ignore – Hardy, No-Fuss Picks for All Types of Yard
- I’m Swapping Toxic Plastic Pantry Baskets for Chic Handwoven Storage – Here’s Why
- If You Only Plant 1 Tree in Spring, this Low-Maintenance Native With Fragrant Blooms is Impossible To Beat
- It’s Not the Color, It’s the Finish: Why Your Kitchen Paint Could End Up Looking 'Cheap' – and the Simple Fix
- If You Want More Butterflies in Your Yard This Summer, This is the Only Plant You Need – it's Bold, Fragrant, and Packed With Nectar
- This Self-Sufficient Orchard Idea Makes Growing Fruit Surprisingly Easy – Even in a Small Yard
April 23rd
- 7 Simple Tricks to Attract a Tufted Titmouse – And Turn Your Backyard Into a Bird Haven
- I Almost Ruined My Decades-Old Cast Iron Pan With a 'Natural' Cleaning Method – This $19 Kit and a Chef's Tip Restored It Fast
- Designers Are Ditching These 5 Front Door Colors in 2026 in Favor of These More Timeless Alternatives
- 5 Secrets to Compact Growing – I'm Short on Space But Still Harvest Homegrown Vegetables All Year Round
- The 5 Entryway Design Rules I Follow on Every Project – And Why They Always Work
April 22nd
- Scenting Experts Agree That This $10 Fragrance Oil Makes Your Home Smell Like the Ritz-Carlton
- The Best Temperature to Set Your Thermostat in May for Spring Comfort and Energy Affordability
- The Best Soil Mixes for Vegetables in Pots – For Strong Crops and Big Harvests Every Time
- Stop Clothes Moths in Their Tracks This Spring With These $15 Non-Toxic Sachets That Actually Work
- Kitchen Island Colors – How to Choose the Right Shade For The Center of Your Space
- The Library: How to Plan Outdoor Lighting Like a Designer
- This $7 Stainless Steel Rack is the Secret to 'Deep Fried' Food Texture in Your Air Fryer
- The Terrarium You Bought From the Store Wasn't Made to Last – Here's How to Quickly Replenish It For a Longer Lifespan
- The One Plant Swap to Make on Earth Day to Transform Your Garden Into a Wildlife-Friendly Haven
- A Sleep Editor's Ultimate Breathable Bedding Edit – For Cool Comfort As Spring Gives Way to Summer
- 6 Five-Minute Jobs You Can Do on Earth Day – To Help Wildlife, Your Plants, and the Planet
April 21st
- 5 Plant-and-Forget Shrubs That Practically Take Care of Themselves – Effortless Picks to Fill Your Borders
- What to Do With Forsythia in April – 3 Jobs to Do Now to Guarantee Glorious Displays Next Spring
- Sorry, Beige Really Is Boring – 5 Colors Designers Are Replacing It With for More Exciting Warm Interiors in 2026
- 5 Easy Steps to Rescue Clearance Houseplants That Work Every Time
- These 5 Early Garden Flowers Provide Vital Nectar for Bees in April – And Will Inject Color into your Yard, Too
- Replace Bitter, Uneven Espresso with a Smooth, Delectable Shot at Home – Baristas Love This $32 Needle Tool for Elevated Brewing
- What Your Camellia Needs In April – 5 Expert-Backed Tasks For Better Blooms Next Year
April 20th
- IKEA’s Chic $50 Air Purifier Cleared My Nighttime Allergies for a Fraction of the Cost of High-End Models
- Why Thunderstorms Can Make Your Pollen Allergies Worse – And What You Can Do About It
- Create the Ultimate Hummingbird Sanctuary in a Single Planter on Your Patio – In Just 3 Simple Steps
- How to Decorate With Yellow and Blue – The Unexpected Color Trend Designers Are Loving This Spring
- 6 Summer Bulbs To Plant and Forget In April – For Vibrant Color Even During Dry Spells
- You’ve Heard of Broken Plan Kitchens, But What About Broken Plan Bathrooms? Here’s Why Designers Are Choosing This Unique Yet Practical Layout
- The Low-Maintenance, Drought-Proof Perennial Set to Dominate 2026 – Why Sedum is Every Gardener’s New Go-To
- The 'Romantic' Design Philosophy I Swear By for Homes That Feel Truly Special (It’s Not About Size)
- What to Do With Dahlias in April for Stronger Plants and Exceptional Summer Blooms
- 5 Easy, High-Yield Fruit Trees That Practically Take Care of Themselves – Enjoy Homegrown Harvests Without the Hassle
- The Very British Edit: How I’m Creating a More Beautiful, Sustainable Home This Earth Day – One Considered Investment at a Time
April 19th
- I Just Got My Hands on the New Compact Gozney Arc Lite Outdoor Pizza Oven for My Small Yard – I Can't Wait to Try This Summer Crowd-Pleaser
- This is the One Thing Your Gardenias Need in April to Guarantee Stunning Blooms All Summer Long
- Petals & Roots: How to Style a Mantelpiece With Spring Flowers – A Simple, Elegant Idea for Capturing the Season
- Why Your Neutral Kitchen Feels ‘Cold’ – And the 3 Undertones Designers Are Using to Fix It
- These Low-Pollen Plant Swaps Can Help To Reduce Allergy Symptoms – So You Can Enjoy Your Garden This Spring
- Never Scent Your Bedroom with This Common Fragrance That Actually Disturbs Your Sleep – Plus the Replacement Aromatherapists Always Use
- This Japanese Zen Garden Planter Idea Is the Easiest Way to Create a Calm, Peaceful Corner on Your Patio
April 18th
- What to Do With Cosmos in April for Strong, Flower-Filled Plants All Summer
- Your Star Jasmine Plant Will Smell Incredible All Summer If You Do These 5 Things In April
- Enjoy Wipe-Free Streakless Windows in Minutes With a Clever Windex Formula That Sprays Straight from Your Hose
- Kitchen Island Layout Ideas – How to Master the Flow of Your Most Hardworking Space
- 5 Beautiful Plants to Create a Container That Fires up All the Senses – Even If All You Have Is a Balcony
- The $20 Gap Filler That 'Perfectly' Transforms Two Twin Beds Into a Seamless King Mattress, Bringing Comfort and Versatility for Guests
- What to Do With Tulips in April for a Longer-Lasting, More Beautiful Display
April 17th
- The $22 Solution Induction Stove Owners Swear by to Keep Cooktops Scratch-Free – And It Works Instantly
- What Your Lemon Tree Needs in April for It to Thrive and Produce Large, Plentiful Fruit
- The Rustic Storage Set Design Experts Swear By for Hiding Candle Clutter – And It's 'Pretty Enough to Keep On Show'
- What's Replacing Open Kitchen Shelving? This ‘Old School’ Cabinet Style is Making a Comeback – And Gives You the Same Look Without the Dust
- 7 Compact Native Plants Packed with Nectar-Rich Blooms – Turn Even the Smallest Garden Into a Bee and Butterfly Haven
- Design Pros Are Replacing Bulky Dish Racks With Stylish Stone Drying Caddies – Aldi Has the Perfect $6 Swap
- How to Fill the Bottom of a Large Planter Without Compost – Save Money and Effort With This Simple Trick
- What to Do With a Monstera in April to Trigger Rapid Spring Growth
- Wallpaper Isn’t Back – It Never Left, But the Way I’m Using It Now Feels Like a Total Upgrade
April 16th
- From Ancient Greece to Modern Interiors – Experts Reveal Hidden Orchid Symbolism, and What Your Favorite Says About You
- Hvac Pro Reveals the $7 Attic Trick That Will Shave 15% off Your AC Bill This Summer – It Takes Just Minutes
- The Worst Trees for Allergies in American Backyards – And the Low-Pollen Alternatives to Plant Instead
- Is Your Essential Oil Diffuser Ruining Your Sleep? Feng Shui Pros Say Your Placement Could Be Wrong
- 5 Simple Strategies to Create an Idyllic Garden for American Goldfinches – And Keep Them Coming Back
April 15th
- Growing This Climber in Pots Will Make Hummingbirds Flock to its Nectar-Rich Flowers – And it's Perfect for Smaller Spaces
- What’s Replacing Gray in 2026? The New, More Welcoming Neutrals Designers Are Turning to This Year
- Forget The Hacks! This is the One Natural, Biodegradable Material That Will Keep Pests Away from Your Plants For Good
- I Replaced My Discolored Plastic Food Containers with This Elegant and Versatile Non-Toxic Glass Set from Caraway
- The One Plant You Need to Shield Your Seedlings From Intense April Sunlight – No Shade Cloth Needed
April 14th
- Laundry Pros Say It’s Time to End This Outdated Washer Rule – You’ll Save Time and Money with This Simple Switch
- 5 ‘Set-and-Forget’ Ground Cover Plants That Thrive on Neglect – Effortless Options for Covering Bare Soil Beautifully
- It's National Gardening Day – And These 6 Quick, Beginner-Friendly Jobs Will Fast-Track Your Spring Garden
- My Traditional Bedroom in Japan Featured One Clever Hidden Feng Shui Feature That Experts Recommend for Better Sleep
- How to Design a Garden for Extreme Heat – 5 Thermal Garden Design Ideas That Will Keep You Cool
- Replacing Your Low Smoke Point Oil Is the Key to Perfectly Seasoned Cast Iron – Professional Chefs Reveal the Ideal Swap
April 13th
- This ‘Heat Ring’ Mistake Is Ruining Your Cast Iron Sear – How to Stop Sticking and Burning in Seconds
- What Your String of Hearts Plant Actually Needs in April to Help it Thrive Throughout Spring
- Yes, Bees Can See in Color – And These Are the Flowers They’re Most Attracted To
- What to Do With Onions in April for Large Bulbs and Pest-Free Plants
- The 10-Cent 'Paper Towel' DIY Test That Could Save You $10,000 in Water Damage This April
- What Your Roses Really Need in April – Pros Share 5 Insider Tips for Bigger Blooms in Summer
- A Safe Perching Spot is the Secret to Attracting More Hummingbirds to Your Yard – and Compact Trees Are the Perfect Pick
- What to Do With Rhododendron in April – The Simple Spring Tasks That Keep It Healthy and Full of Blooms
- The Very British Edit: Why I Pay So Much Attention to Window Dressings in Spring – and How It Completely Changes the Feel of My Home
April 12th
- Swapping to $15 Bedroom Lighting That Harnesses 'Blue Zone' Benefits Is the Secret to Waking Without Feeling Groggy
- A Frog House is the One Wildlife Feature Missing From Your Garden Pond – It’s Both Adorable and Life-Saving
- April Can Be Just As Colorful For Window Box Gardeners – Plant These Flowers Now and They’ll Dazzle Until Fall
- What Your Pothos Plant Actually Needs in April to Go From Sparse to Thriving in a Month
- What to Do with Lavender in April to Set Your Plant Up for Its Best Summer Bloom Yet
- This Unusual Hack to Protect Seedlings from Heat Stress Actually Works – and It Adds Visual Interest to Your Garden
- 5 Plants That Will Totally Transform Your Rental Garden – They’re Easy to Grow and Offer Quick Rewards
- Forget Caffeine – Aromatherapists Use This One Essential Oil as a Fast, Natural Way to Instantly Reset Focus, and Lift Mental Fatigue
- What to Do With Sweet Peas in April – Act Now and Enjoy Fragrant, Blousy Blooms All Summer
April 11th
- What an Apricot Tree Needs in April – 3 Tasks for a Delicious and Juicy Crop This Summer
- The Only Plant You Need to Add to Your Yard in April for Natural Screening – It'll Keep Your Garden Private All Year Round
- The Unexpected Kitchen Color We Thought Would Be a 'Phase' Is Now 2026's Biggest Mood Maker
- These 5 Houseplants Should Be Blooming Right Now – Fix This for Fast Spring Flowers
- I Had the Best Sleep of My Life on a Traditional Japanese Futon – Why a Harder Bed Might Be Better
- You Don’t Need Soil for These 5 Houseplants – And They’re Almost Impossible to Kill
- Don’t Forget to Fertilize These Plants in April – For Bountiful Displays and Bigger Blooms
April 10th
- What to Do With Hydrangeas in April for Fuller Flowers – and the Simple Mistake That Could Cost You a Summer of Blooms
- 5 Ways to Grow Azaleas in Pots – For Glorious Seasonal Displays
- The One Part of Your Cordless Vacuum You’re Forgetting to Clean (And It’s Killing Your Suction)
- Finally, a Stylish IKEA Basket That Makes Even the Smallest Laundry Rooms Feel Spacious, Tidy and Organized
- You Don't Need Loads of Room to Grow Herbs – Plant these 5 on Your Windowsill Now for Aromatic Harvests All Spring and Summer
- How to Attract American Robins to Your Yard – Expert-Approved Ways to Tempt Them in and Keep Them There
April 9th
- Keep Ticks Out of Your Garden for Good With a Fragrant Plant They Can’t Stand – But You’ll Love
- This Common Household ‘Dust Trap’ Is Worsening Your Allergies – But an $11 Vacuum Accessory Can Easily Fix It
- 5 Easy Ways to Turn Your Garden Into a Pollinator Pit Stop This April – No Matter the Size of Your Space
- Skip the Grass – This April, Everyone Is Switching to a Low-Effort Irish Moss Lawn Instead
- Your Lawn Needs This Simple April Fix to Stay Green All Summer – Pros Say It's the One Job to Prioritize Now
- Diptyque Is Relaunching Its Luxury Candles with a Big Sustainability Upgrade – And Five New Scents Are Coming Next Week, Perfect for Mother’s Day
- What to Do with a Dragon Tree in April – 5 Tasks to Guarantee Vibrant Foliage Throughout Spring
April 8th
- IKEA’s $6 Minimalist Dish Organizer Is the Simple, Non-Toxic Fix for Messy Kitchen Cabinets
- HVAC Experts Reveal the $1 Incense Trick That's the Secret to Slashing Your AC Bill This Spring
- This Common April Container Garden Mistake Is Easy to Avoid – And Your Spring Plants Will Last Much Longer
- Emotional Gardening Is Trending – 7 Plants to Try in Your April Garden That Boost Mood and Mindfulness
April 7th
- What to Do With Strawberry Plants in April – 5 Key Tasks for Huge Harvests and Sweeter Fruits This Summer
- Gardening Experts Say That Caterpillars Are Actually Good For Your Garden – Here's Why
- The 20-Minute 'Rain Cooling' Method Is the Easiest and Cheapest Way to Reduce Spring Heat and Allergens in Your Home
- As Fruit Trees Wake Up In Spring, Prune These 6 Varieties In April For The Best Harvests Yet
- I Do This 3-Second Houseplant Trick Every April for Fuller Foliage, Even Growth, and Better Pest Control
- The Very British Edit: My Spring Patio Refresh – How I’m Elevating Outdoor Living and Dining for the Season
April 6th
- 'We Now Have Three' – Shoppers Love This Beautiful $20 Himalayan Salt Lamp, and I Swear by Mine for a Calm Prelude to Sleep
- Petals & Roots: 4 Steps I Always Take to Make Sure My Cut Tulips Last for Weeks at Home
- Bird Nesting Season Has Begun – And This is the One Gardening Job Experts Say to Pause in April
- Propagate These 7 Garden Favorites Now for Free Plants – Before the Spring Window Closes
- IKEA’s $6 Jute Storage Bags Are a Simple Way to Cut Waste and Keep Food Fresh This Summer
- I Just Discovered You Can Plant Crops Straight into a Compost Bag – It’s So Easy and Saves Space
April 5th
- These 5 Compact Azaleas Are Perfect for Pots – And Some Will Even Rebloom All Season
- White Oak vs. Natural Oak vs Honey Oak – Which Classic Wooden Kitchen Finish Is Actually a Forever Choice?
- April Is the Ideal Month to Sow These 7 Native Wildflowers for a Whimsical, Pollinator-Packed Garden
- This One Fast-Growing Tree Will Gently Cool Your Patio in Spring and Summer – Without Blocking the View
- Make Your Favorite Candle Last Twice as Long With This Chic $20 Candle Warmer – It's 'Both Beautiful and Incredibly Functional'
- Don’t Prune These Trees in April – You’ll Sacrifice Blooms Or Even Risk Their Future Health
- How to Grow and Care for a Ficus Audrey – The Lesser-Known (And Lower-Maintenance) Alternative to a Fiddle Leaf Fig
April 4th
- What to Do With an Easter Cactus in April to Keep It Thriving and Make Next Season’s Flowers Unmissable
- This is What Your Apple Tree Needs in April – for Delicious and Abundant Fruit by Fall
- The 60-30-10 Color Rule is the Recipe for a Beautifully Balanced Kitchen Scheme – Here's How to Get it Right, According to Experts
- If You Have Fruit Trees, Don’t Skip This April Job – Feeding Them Now Means Bigger Summer Harvests
- Discover the Secret Recipe to Bring Bluebirds to Your Yard – It’s All Down to the Right Plants, Food, Shelter and Water
April 3rd
- What Your Christmas Cactus Really Needs in April – The 5-Minute Spring Reset to Ensure It Survives Until Christmas
- Stop 'Rowing' Your Vacuum and Leaving a Third of Your Pet's Hair Behind – This 90-Degree Cross-Hatch Rule Cleans Every Carpet Fiber
- Create Safer Nesting Spots for Backyard Birds – 3 Expert-Recommended Alternatives to Traditional Birdhouses
- The 7 Outdated Bathroom Trends Designers Say Are Going Out of Style in 2026 – And What You Should Choose Instead
- This is the One Plant You Need to Bridge the Pollinator 'Hunger Gap' in April – To Feed Those Early Bees and Butterflies
- IKEA’s Limited Edition Basket Cooler Is This Summer’s Chicest Picnic Essential – It’s the Stylish Cooler Box Upgrade You Need
- Unlock your Backyard's Secret Sun Traps and Get your Yard Blooming Before your Neighbors Do
- The Only Tree You Need to Attract Hummingbirds – They’ll Use it to Nest Now and Will Love its Fragrant Flowers in Summer
April 2nd
- What to Do With Peonies in April for Bigger, Better Blooms
- Stop Using This Oil in Your Air Fryer – It Can Smoke, Burn, and Even Spark a Fire (Plus, What to Use Instead)
- How to Stop Balcony Containers Overheating by June – 5 Smart and Stylish Tips to Cool Plants and Create Shade
- 5 Bathroom Decor Rules I Always Follow – Even When No One Else Does – That Make My Space Feel More Luxurious, Thoughtful, and Surprisingly Functional
- This Underused Shrub Brings Year-Round Beauty to Small Spaces – 5 Steps to Growing Serviceberry in Pots
- What Your Rubber Plant Really Needs in April to for Bushier Growth and Glossy Foliage – 5 Tasks to Do Now
- The Only Houseplants I'm Propagating in April – My Indoor Garden Will Be Double in Size By the End of the Month
- These Low Maintenance Plants for Pots Are so Fuss Free, They Practically care of Themselves – 7 That Don't Mind Being Ignored
April 1st
- The One Item Feng Shui Experts Urge You Must Remove from Your Bedside Table This April to 'Support Deep Rest and a Gentle Transition Into the Day'
- This $1 Vacuum Accessory Makes Your Whole House Smell Like an Anthropologie Store While You Clean
- I Didn't Expect to Love These Le Creuset Cookware Protectors – They Make Such A Difference to My Small Kitchen Storage, Now I Won't Live Without Them
- Underrated Plants – 8 Overlooked Garden Gems Experts Say Deserve A Spot In Every Yard
- What to Do With Tomato Plants in April – 5 Key Jobs For Your Climate
- This Grocery Store Staple Shouldn’t Go Anywhere Near Your High-End Coffee Maker – Here’s Why Experts Say the Mistake Can Be Costly (and What to Use Instead)
- 7 Easy Native Swaps to Plant In April – Instead Of These High-Maintenance Garden Favorites