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The Solstice Ritual That Turns A Simple Wildflower Walk Into A Sensory Garden Experience – and Helps You Reconnect With NatureCelebrate the longest day by connecting with nature and its powerful seasonal offerings
By Jacky Parker Published
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The Laundry Product Experts Swear by for Restoring Dull White Bed SheetsRefresh your bedding for the summer season with this easy hack
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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The Unexpected Kitchen Color Pairings That Designers Say Will Define 2026 and BeyondFrom playful duos to moody combinations, these kitchen color pairings might be unexpected, but they're the answer to a personality-filled kitchen this year
By Molly Malsom Published
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The $12 OXO Tool Every Stainless Steel Pan Owner Should Have for Foolproof Fried EggsA small but mighty kitchen hero
By Chiana Dickson Published
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My So-Connecticut Life: The Porch Refresh That Marks the Start of Summer at My HouseIn this edition of My So-Connecticut Life, I'm sharing my annual summer porch reset – from the flowers and furnishings I rely on year after year to the patriotic details that inspired this season's look
By Kaitlin Madden Published
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This Compact Fruit Is Replacing Apple Trees in Small Gardens – It’s Easier to Grow and Thrives in PotsDiscover why blueberries are the perfect fruit to grow if you're tight on space
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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How To Make A Garden Feel Abundant Yet Controlled – 3 Simple Steps To Prepare For Summer HostingThe three restorative tricks every landscape designer uses
By Jill Morgan Published
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String of Hearts Dropping Leaves? These 5 Common Mistakes Could Be to Blame – Here’s How to Fix It FastThese delicate trailing houseplants need consistent growing conditions to thrive
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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Leave These 5 Perennials Blooming for Longer – They Provide Vital Fuel for Migrating Hummingbirds Through Summer and FallAvoid deadheading these plants as they are vital nectar sources for hummingbirds
By Thomas Rutter Published
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This $19 ALDI Sheet Set Is Designed to Keep Hot Sleepers Cool – It’s the Affordable Upgrade Your Bedroom Needs This SummerTemperature-regulating, moisture-wicking, and machine-washable, it makes a worthy addition to your sheet rotation this summer
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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Do This 60-Minute Garden Reset Before Your Guests Arrive This Summer – and Make Your Yard Look Instantly More InvitingAn hour, a watering can, and a little mischief are all you need to make your yard party-ready before the first guest rings the bell
By Ross Pearson Published
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These Kitchenaid Stainless Steel Bowls Replaced Every Plastic Bowl in My Kitchen – They’re Hygienic, Hard-Wearing, and Surprisingly VersatileIt's the pro chef kitchen upgrade I wish I'd made sooner
By Chiana Dickson Published
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Summer Solstice Is The Best Day To Harvest Herbs For Peak Flavor And Fragrance, Say Garden ExpertsWhy the longest day is also the most important one in your herb garden
By Rebecca Lawton Published
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Don’t Forget Second-Wave Planting this Month – What to Sow for a Sequel of Veg, Herbs and FlowersTake advantage of the forgotten sowing season right now
By Edward Bowring Published
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OXO’s $34 Adjustable Pan Organizer Instantly Transforms Chaotic Cabinets, Leaving Collections Streamlined and TidyYou should never underestimate the appeal of good storage
By Chiana Dickson Published
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Plants That Are Quietly Increasing Fire Risk in American Gardens – And What To Choose InsteadOpting for fire-wise plant choices can make a dramatic difference in reducing risk in vulnerable regions
By Jacky Parker Published
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17 Outdoor Dining Ideas for the Ultimate Summer Entertaining SpaceBe inspired by these beautiful yet practical outdoor dining room ideas
By Kaitlin Madden Published
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This Common Houseplant Mistake Stops Soil From Absorbing Water – Luckily, It’s Easy to FixSoil can actually become water-repellent from prolonged drought
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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3 Kitchen Scraps That Can Help Stop Summer Pests from Invading Your HomeDon't put these useful leftovers in the trash
By Chiana Dickson Published
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This Clever IKEA Planter Set Turns a Tiny Balcony Into a Productive Kitchen Garden – It's Even Perfect for StrawberriesA planter with a cover opens up many possibilities for growing fruit or vegetables in small spaces
By Drew Swainston Published
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What To Do With An Olive Tree In June – 7 Steps For A Healthy Tree And Your Best Ever HarvestJune is the month to coax your olive tree from stoic evergreen into fruitful Mediterranean glory
By Ross Pearson Published
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How to Use Wood Ash in the Garden – It Could Be the Free Soil Booster You're OverlookingWood ash offers benefits, but needs to be used sparingly and alongside other fertilizers
By Drew Swainston Published
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IKEA's Modern $7 Storage Boxes Help Keep Counters, Shelves and Cabinets Clutter-FreeThey're so versatile that they've even been used to organize a freezer
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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How to Water Container Plants in June Without Needing to Water Every Day – and Keep Them ThrivingFind out the go-to tricks professional gardeners rely on
By Jill Morgan Published
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If Your Home Looks Like Page 47 of a Catalog, You’ve Missed the Point – Good Design Mixes High With Low, Old With New, Inexpensive With ExpensiveI am a firm believer that one of the biggest misconceptions in design is that a beautiful home is simply a collection of beautiful things. It isn't. A beautiful home is a collection of well-edited things
By Ashley Montgomery Published
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7 Plants to Pinch Out Now – This 5-Minute June Task Will Reward You With More Flowers All SummerBumper blooms on bushier plants – what’s not to love
By Drew Swainston Published
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What to Do With Sweet Peas in June – For an Endless Supply of Fragrant Cut Flowers in SummerDo these five things now to get the most out of your sweet peas
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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The Latest Diptyque Candle Comes With an Unexpected Summer Benefit − It’s the Stylish Way I’m Repelling Mosquitoes When Hosting Al-Fresco This SummerThe mosaic-inspired vessel will seamlessly suit any outdoor tablespace
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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The Very British Edit: How to Turn Your Home into a Calm, Holiday-Inspired Retreat You Never Want to LeaveInside the curated pieces and styling ideas that bring effortless holiday calm into everyday living spaces
By Jennifer Ebert Published
