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Petals & Roots: The Unexpected Thanksgiving Centerpiece I Return To Year After YearIt doesn't contain flowers, but it's no less beautiful
By Rachel Bull Published
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I Tested and Rated Every Avocado Mattress − These Are My Top 3Take a trip to Avocado's factory in Fullerton, California
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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What to Do With Your Christmas Cactus in November for a Show-Stopping Display of December BloomsNovember is a crucial month for Christmas cactus care. These simple steps will help protect developing flower buds and encourage a beautiful display just in time for the holidays
By Jennifer Ebert Published
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7 Designer Tips for Pulling Off Bold Colors Without Overwhelming Your HomeEven the boldest of colors can feel calm and balanced with these clever tricks
By Emily Moorman Published
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The 7 Best Vegetables to Sow Now for Quick Crops and Early Spring HarvestsYou can still sow delicious salad and microgreens in November
By Edward Bowring Published
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What to Do With Your Thanksgiving Cactus in November – 5 Tips for a Show-Stopping Display of Holiday BloomsIn November, you want your Thanksgiving cactus looking its very best. These five simple care tips will help you nurture its flower buds, encourage a spectacular flush of blooms, and keep your plant looking beautiful for the holidays
By Jennifer Ebert Published
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This One Easy Change to the Wash Cycle Helps Bed Sheets Dry Faster Indoors − It Saves Time, Effort, and EnergyIt may not be necessary in every instance, though, laundry experts warn
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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What to Plant in November – For Spring Color, Stronger Plants, and a Head Start on 2027’s HarvestNovember’s quieter garden still has plenty to offer
By Ross Pearson Published
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Want Dahlias to Return With More Blooms Next Year? Experts Reveal 5 Tuber Storage Mistakes to AvoidHeat, cold, moisture, and disease all pose risks to dahlia tubers over winter
By Drew Swainston Published
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Do You Really Need a Bread Oven? I Asked Professional Bakers If It’s the Secret to Artisan LoavesThere is one common alternative that works just as well, experts say
By Chiana Dickson Published
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AI Can Reimagine Any Room in Seconds – But Is Endless Choice Leading to Design Fatigue?When a design can be created in seconds, how do we know when to stop?
By Katie Harbison Published
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5 Creative Ways to Use Your Leftover Pumpkin Seeds After HalloweenIncluding saving them to plant next year and using them to feed garden birds
By Drew Swainston Published
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This Fall Bulb-Planting Mistake Can Ruin Your Spring Display – Here's How to Avoid It and Get Beautiful Floral DisplaysDiscover how to check and prepare soil so your spring bulbs thrive – and what other planting options you have
By Drew Swainston Published
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How to Plant Indoor Hyacinths for Uplifting Color and Fragrance in Your Home During the WinterBrighten the darkest days of winter with indoor hyacinths
By Rachel Bull Published
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My Winter Closet Was Bursting at the Seams Until I Found This $7 Space-Saving FixIt instantly grants more rail space without any DIY
By Chiana Dickson Published
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What To Do With Mint In October – 6 Essential Tricks For Healthy, Long-Lasting PlantsA few tweaks to your mint plants will reap dividends for the coming months
By Francesca Clarke Published
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5 Evergreens That Need Winter Protection After You Plant ThemTheir leaves may stay green, but new roots need time to settle in before winter bares its teeth
By Ross Pearson Published
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I Don't Always Want to Make a Room Bigger – Sometimes, Smaller Is BetterSix ways I'd put extra square footage to better use, from smarter layouts to more functional rooms
By Nina Takesh Published
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What Your Poinsettia Really Needs in October for a Beautiful Christmas DisplayWant your poinsettia to look its best this Christmas? These simple October care steps will help keep it healthy, vibrant, and ready for the holidays
By Jennifer Ebert Published
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This October Garden Job Makes Weeding in the Spring So Much Easier – But Only if You Do it Properly NowYour future self will thank you for tackling perennial weeds now
By Drew Swainston Published
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3 Things Designers Always Remove from Their Kitchens Before Hosting (and What They Use Instead)Simple swaps to make your kitchen a more enjoyable place to host this season
By Molly Malsom Published
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How We Test Coffee Makers – Behind the Scenes at Homes & GardensFrom espresso machines to manual brewers, we put the top coffee picks through their paces to find the appliances for everyone from coffee aficionados to casual drinkers
By Chiana Dickson Last updated
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These 8 Houseplants Like Being Pot-Bound – They'll Look Beautiful With Very Little AttentionThese houseplants are easy going and can cope well with some neglect
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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October is the Best Time to Deal With Black Spot on Roses – Here's How to Reduce Problems Next YearTackle this task now for healthy and plentiful roses
By Jill Morgan Published
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I’m Using My Cozy Bedsure 2-in-1 Comforter for the Second Winter Running – And It’s Now $30 LessIt features two detachable layers for versatile, year-round use
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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The 5 Types of Plants Most Likely to Be Damaged by an Early Frost – And How to Protect ThemDiscover the signs to look out for, the safest spots and what to save according to experts
By Jacky Parker Published
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Do This Vital Job Before the Weather Worsens to Keep Your Potted Plants Safe, Urge Garden ProsSpare a few moments to check that drainage holes aren’t blocked – it is super quick and easy to do
By Drew Swainston Published
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Why I Always Use Antiques in My Interiors – They're the Secret to a Timeless, Characterful HomeChoosing the right antiques can have a transformative effect on a room's design
By Sophie Paterson Published
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5 Things Your Snake Plant Needs in October – to Keep It Strong and Healthy in the Lead-Up to WinterLess is more when it comes to these sculptural houseplants
By Tenielle Jordison Published