Advice Archive | July 2026 | Homes and Gardens

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July 13th
- The Best Plants for a Cooler Patio – These Easy Varieties Create Instant Shade and Relief During Heatwaves
July 12th
- Take Christmas Cactus Cuttings Now for Free New Plants by the Holidays – It's the Perfect Time to Propagate
- GreenPan's Clever 16-in-1 Ice Cream Maker Is Like a Ninja SLUSHi and SWIRL in One – It Will Transform Summer Hosting With Frozen Treats in Under an Hour
- The Effortless July Garden Checklist: 5 Quick and Easy Jobs That Will Keep Your Garden Looking Its Best
- What to Do With Your Peace Lily in July – 5 Things to Encourage More Blooms and Even Glossier Foliage
- Perennials That Don't Seem to Notice a Heatwave – These 7 Plants Are Unfazed by Temperature Spikes
- I Wish I'd Had These $26 Vacuum Bags When I Moved Into College – They Save So Much Space and Make Moving So Much Simpler
- Marie Flanigan Says This Timeless White Paint Is the Answer to Every Room – 'It's One of Those Rare Whites That Feels at Home Almost Anywhere'
- Keep Squirrels Out of the Garden for Good With This Easy-to-Grow Flower They Can't Stand – but You'll Love Its Perfect Blooms
- Petals & Roots: How to Arrange Garden Roses So They Look Effortlessly Beautiful on Your Summer Table
July 11th
- How to Grow Watermelon in Pots – 8 Tips to Get Sweet, Juicy Fruits in Small Spaces
- I Call It the Eureka Moment – When the Solution to a Design Problem Suddenly Becomes Clear, Just When Hope Is on the Verge of Being Lost
- Tomato Tapping Is the Unconventional Trick to a Bigger, Healthier Crop – Here's How to Do It
- This Chic and Discreet Joseph Joseph Laundry Rack Is Ideal for Small Shared Dorms − I've Been Using Mine for Almost Two Years
- 8 Moroccan Courtyard Ideas That Will Make Your Backyard Feel Like a Luxury Retreat
- July is the Perfect Time to Propagate Your Favorite Plants – And Fill Your Garden For Free in 2027
July 10th
- Should You Mow the Lawn in a Heatwave? Experts All Agree to Stop at This Temperature
- Birds and Butterflies Actually Love This One Weed You Keep Removing – Why Stinging Nettles Are the Secret to a Thriving Garden
- Forget Stark White – Why ‘Nature-Merged’ Exterior Colors are the Key to Curb Appeal in 2026
- This Striking Blue Plant Will Keep Your Patio Looking Lively During a Heatwave – It's Drought-Tolerant and Loves to Be Ignored
- Amazon Sells Clever Wall Hooks That Instantly Add Storage to Small Rooms – Without Damaging the Walls
- Nothing I Tried Stopped Gnats Until I Made These 5 Changes – My Houseplants Have Been Pest-Free Ever Since
- Why July is Actually the Perfect Time to Plant These 7 Unstoppable, Heat-Loving Perennials
July 9th
- This 1 Thing Can Revive Struggling Lawns in Hot Summers – And Turn Brown Grass Back to Vibrant Green
- How to Water Lavender in Extreme Heat to Keep It Blooming Beautifully All Summer
- 7 Drought-Tolerant Plants To Grow Instead Of Hydrangeas For A Lower-Maintenance Summer Garden
- This $38 Coffee Station Essential Turns Your Espresso Machine Into a Summer Drinks Bar – From Iced Matcha to Cold Foam Lattes
- I've Tested Hundreds of White Paint Colors – These Are the Five I Use Again and Again
- 5 Houseplants That Can Actually Help to Keep Your House Naturally Cool as the Heat Dome Persists
- The Designer Trick for Mixing Wood Tones in a Kitchen – And How to Make It Look Cohesive, Not Chaotic
- What To Do With Wisteria In July – The 5 Summer Jobs To Help It Thrive During A Heatwave
- Amazon's Clever $36 Storage System Instantly Doubles Closet Space in Small Bedrooms and Dorms
- 6 Patio Plants To Add In July For An Instant Luxury Garden Upgrade
July 8th
- ALDI's $7 Silicone Air Fryer Liners Are Replacing Flimsy Parchment Paper – They Actually Contain Grease and Crumbs for Clean Up in Seconds
- How to Water Your Garden in a Heatwave – And What Not to Do to Save Your Plants
- Laundry Experts Reveal 6 Reasons You Should Think Twice Before Drying Clothes Outside This Summer
- 6 Unusual and Low Effort Fragrant Flowers That Will Make Your Patio Smell Incredible
- Dorm Bedding Checklist − Everything You Need to Transform an Old, Uncomfortable Mattress Into a Five-Star Sleep Space
- The New 'Future-Proof' Neutral Kitchen Color Designers Are Using Instead of White
- This Summer Garden Trick Keeps Plants Cool and Cuts Watering in Half – It's a Heatwave Essential
July 7th
- What to Do With Tomatoes in July Heat – The Watering Routine That Keeps Plants Healthy and Productive
- The Very British Edit: British Gardens Have Always Been Designed to Be Looked At. American Gardens Have Been Made for Living In. This Summer, Everything’s Changed
- How to Water Roses in a Heatwave – Keep Them Hydrated to Prevent Wilting and Damage this Summer
- 8 Container Plants That Flower Better in July Than They Did in Spring – For Color During the Hottest Time of the Year
- My First Look at Ninja’s Luxe™ Café Mini Espresso Machine Completely Changed How I Feel About Coffee – And It Fits in Any Kitchen
- Forget Marble Countertops, Designers Are Using This Luxury Material for an Unexpected New Design Detail Instead – and It Can Be So Much More Affordable
- Pro Gardeners Reveal the Garden Tasks They Stop Doing During July Heatwaves – Why Doing Less Can Save Your Plants
- A Trend Isn't Your Identity – Create Spaces That Reflect Your Life Instead of Someone Else's Algorithm
July 6th
- Now's Your Last Chance to Harvest Rhubarb – And How to Set It Up for an Even Better Crop Next Year
- How to Create a Tropical Urban Oasis in a Small Space – 7 Plants That Will Transform Your Yard into a Lush Jungle Retreat
- 'The Look Became Predictable' – These Are the Color Palettes Designers Are Using to Replace Farmhouse White
- What Hummingbirds Need in July – 6 Ways To Support Adults And Fledglings
- What To Do When Hanging Baskets Start Looking Tired in July – And How to Give Them a Refresh That Will Last Until Fall
July 5th
- What to Do With Lavender in July During a Heatwave – for Bigger Blooms and Better Fragrance
- As a Pro Gardener, I Swear by This Tool for Weeding Between Crops and in Flower Beds – It's Fast and Effortless
- This Simple 5-Second Candle Habit Could Save You From Soot Stains – And It Makes Every Burn Cleaner
- The Color Mistake Designers Say Is Guaranteed to Make Homes Feel Dated in 2026 – and How You Can Fix It
- Plants That Actually Cool Your Yard – They Act Like Natural Air Conditioning When Temperatures Rise
- The ‘See-Through’ Planting Trend Designers Are Obsessed With Right Now And How To Achieve It
- Leggy Tomatoes? Why Burying Them Sideways Will Save Your Harvest (And Give You More Fruits)
- Garage Sale Season is Here – But Designers Warn These Are the 5 Things You Need to Know Before Picking Up a Bargain
July 4th
- This Fragrant, Easy-to-Grow Herb Repels Destructive Garden Squirrels (But Smells Amazing to Humans)
- Hydrozoning Is the Secret Garden Layout Idea Designers Use to Make Heatwave Watering Easier
- IKEA's $3.99 Storage Boxes Are Quietly Solving Clutter All Over My Home – 'I Went Back and Bought Three More'
- Why ‘Quietly Dramatic’ Kitchens Are Defining 2026’s Biggest Design Trends – and How to Recreate This Elegant Look
- How to Water Hydrangeas in a Heatwave – 3 Simple Rules That Keep Them Blooming All Summer
- My So-Connecticut Life: How My Local Flea Markets Help Me Add Soul to Every Room and Avoid 'Showroom Syndrome'
- Prune These Plants in July for More Flowers, Bigger Harvests, and a Better Garden Next Year
- How to Keep a Bed Cool in Summer – 5 Ways to Beat the Heat in Bed During a Heat Dome
- El Niño Could Change Your Yard This Year – What Gardeners In Every Region Of The US Should Prepare For
July 3rd
- This $19 Lodge Cast Iron Press Makes Perfectly Flat, Diner-Style Burgers – Just in Time for Summer Cookouts
- As a Pro Gardener I Always Use a Watering Wand – It's the Most Efficient and Easiest Way to Water Plants, Especially in a Heatwave
- What to Do With Dahlias in July for Even More Spectacular Cut Flowers That Last Through Fall
- 3 Simple Ways to Help Bees Beat the Heat and Stay Hydrated in Your Yard All Summer Long
- 5 Ways to Keep Your Kitchen Cool During a Heatwave as a 'Heat Dome' Pushes Temperatures Into the Triple Digits
- Sow These 7 Fast-Growing Annuals in July for Fresh Fall Color Just When Other Flowers Begin to Fade
July 2nd
- How to Grow Zinnias in Pots – And Guarantee Thrilling, Long-Lasting Displays in Small Yards
- Forget Hot Necks and Nighttime Pillow Flipping − Tempur-Pedic's Cooling Pillow Actively Absorbs Excess Heat
- Midsummer is a Key Time to Fertilize Plants – 7 That Will Thank You for Feeding Them In July with More Flowers and Healthier Growth
- Forget Trends – Whoever I Am Designing for, the Goal Is Always to Design a Home That Could Never Belong to Anyone Else
- Keystone Planting is Changing the Way We Garden in 2026 – And It's Much Simpler Than You Might Think
July 1st
- What to Do With a Christmas Cactus in July for a Show-Stopping Christmas Bloom Display
- What to Plant in July for Fast Results This Summer – Plus Beautiful Blooms and Harvests for Months to Come
- Should You Wash New Sheets Before Sleeping in Them? Laundry Experts Advise Why It's a Crucial Step You Shouldn't Skip
- These 7 Sun-Loving Plants Will Transform Any Small Yard into a Mediterranean Retreat
- Fast-Growing Annual Flowers To Sow In June – 7 Blooms that Will Power Through the Heat with Color, Charm, and Very Little Fuss