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Fall Is an Ideal Time to Plant Fruit Trees – Here are 7 to Add This Season for Bountiful Homegrown Harvests for Years to Come
Including expert planting tips so your trees thrive in their new home
By Drew Swainston Published
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5 Stylish Ways Designers Store Plates To Keep Your Drying Rack Clutter-Free
From characterful furniture to timeless display ideas, these are the ways designers prefer to store plates for a clutter-free kitchen
By Molly Malsom Published
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3 Germ Hot Spots Professional Cleaners Urge Homeowners to Sanitize Before Turning on the Heating
Avoid spreading dirt, dust, and dander around your home by tackling these before 31 October
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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Can You Plant Lavender In The Fall? These Do's and Don'ts Will Prevent You From Losing Plants Unnecessarily
We reveal when you can and can't plant
By Drew Swainston Published
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A Designer Told Me a Quick and Chic Curtain Trick That Stops Drafts Instantly – and it Won't Ruin Your Decor
It's renter-friendly, too
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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I Asked Experts How I Can Quickly Make My Yard Wildlife-Friendly Before The Frosts Hit, and They All Said to Prioritize This 1 Thing
There's still time to put some valuable wildlife features in place before the coldest weeks arrive
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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5 Quick and Easy Fall Odor-Busting Curtain and Upholstery Tips – They Won’t Ruin Your Fabric and Holiday Guests Will Thank You
Banish stale smells and musty odors quickly and effectively
By Chiana Dickson Published
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Water-Wise Gardening in 2026 – These 3 Sustainable Trends Will Help Gardeners Conserve Precious Natural Resources And Keep Plants Flourishing
Water-wise gardening ideas can be both resourceful and beautiful
By Edward Bowring Published
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'It's Nature's Way of Signaling Calm' – Evening Scenting is a Relaxing New Fall Trend I'm Fully Embracing This Fall
It's about unwinding, togetherness, and letting go
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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How Rugs Really Affect Drafts – And the Smarter Way Pros Say Will Keep Your Home Warm in November
It's a simple addition that could help
By Chiana Dickson Published
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At Anna's Table: As Soon as You Have Procured a Fresh, Ripe Fig, Pop it into Your Mouth Immediately and Savor the Honeyed Sweetness – This, for me, is the Definition of Simple Luxury
The start of October has seen a glut of seasonal figs, rich with serving and styling possibilities, and a flurry of beautiful blooms from my experimental dahlia cutting garden
By Anna Last Published
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Homeowners Urged to Undertake This Crucial Cleaning Job Before November 1 to Avoid Leaks – And the Must-have Item to Get the Job Done Properly
Don't risk blockages, leaks, and damage, experts warn
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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12 Things to Make in a Blender for Delicious Results in Double-Quick Time – These are My Go-To Recipes as Busy Kitchen Editor
There’s a greater range of things to make in a blender than you might think. Be inspired by these ideas.
By Lydia Hayman Last updated
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How to Host an Elegant Afternoon Tea With a Modern Twist – 5 Expert Steps to a Timelessly Chic Event
Afternoon tea is a wonderfully sophisticated and uplifting tradition, which you can put your own spin on with this advice from hosts and etiquette experts
By Martha Davies Published
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How to Care For Astilbe in the Fall to Keep Plants Healthy and Have Great Displays Year After Year
Discover 4 key seasonal tasks to add to your to-do list
By Drew Swainston Published
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‘Keep the Look Tailored and Welcoming’ – 5 Things Interior Designers Quietly Strip from Living Rooms in November to Prepare for Hosting Season
They're simple changes that make a big difference
By Chiana Dickson Published
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I Always Follow These 3 Steps to Overwinter My Rosemary – It's the Easiest Way to Keep It Productive in Winter
Make sure to do this before the first frost arrives
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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'A Few Passes Bring Them Back to Razor-Sharp' – Professional Chefs Reveal the 3 Things They Use to Sharpen Knives Easily for Holiday Carving
Perfect your holiday hosting with three expert-approved recommendations
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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How To Grow a Walnut Tree from Seed – 5 Steps to Grow Your Own Nut Harvest
It may take a long time, but your efforts will be rewarded with a bumper harvest of walnuts every fall
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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5 Fall Laundry Mistakes That Make Everything from Bed Linen to Clothes Smell Damp – And What to do About It
A few small switches now will keep laundry fresh through to spring
By Chiana Dickson Published
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The Kitchen Issue
Homes & Gardens' guide to the kitchens of 2026: the biggest colors, trends, and layouts to use in the year ahead
By Hebe Hatton Published
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6 Fall Scents I'm Shopping From Net-a-Porter – Elevate Your Home and Set the Mood for Holiday Hosting This Season
There's something for everyone
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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How We Test Mattresses
Our mattress review process is consistent, and led by sleep experts. Here, I explain how we test mattresses to ensure fairness, thoroughness, and helpfulness
By Emilia Hitching Last updated
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This Is the One Layout Experts Can’t Stop Recommending For Kitchens Right Now – And It's Surprisingly Perfect for Small Spaces
It's simple, striped-back, and more versatile than you might expect
By Molly Malsom Published
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7 Of The Best Fall Mulching Materials – These Are All Free and Eco-Friendly
Fall is a great time to mulch, and it doesn't need to cost a fortune
By Drew Swainston Published
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How to Get the Look of 2026’s Top 3 Kitchen Trends – According to the Designers Who Shaped Them
From cozy seating nooks to unexpected forms, here's how to recreate our favorite kitchen trends for the year ahead
By Molly Malsom Published
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Boost your Radiator’s Heating with this Simple Bathroom Item – It Only Takes Seconds, but you Must Avoid this Simple Mistake
It's a quick fix that really works
By Chiana Dickson Published
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The Kitchen Lighting 'Rule Of 3' Will Instantly Make Your Space Look Expensive – And Designers Swear By It For A Perfectly Layered Scheme
This simple but utterly effective approach ensures your kitchen lighting is ready for every need and occasion
By Molly Malsom Published
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I See Light as a Tangible Material, and By Paying Attention to It, I Can Shape and Elevate Every Corner of My Home
Light can be conceptualized as having tangible, spatial qualities. In this context, light is treated with care and thought, like a physical substance, to sculpt and define spaces
By Poonam Khanna Published
