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The Very British Edit: The Best Garden Parties Aren't About the Menu – They're About Creating a Table No One Wants to LeaveSet the scene for long lunches and sunset suppers with timeless tabletop pieces inspired by classic garden parties
By Jennifer Ebert Published
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What Your Orchid Needs After Flowering in August – To Set It Up for Even Better Blooms Next YearSome TLC now will strengthen your orchid's spring display
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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I Moved My Bird Bath to This One Spot in My Garden – Days Later, It Was Full of Robins, Finches and SongbirdsA simple change to where I placed my bird bath brought noticeably more activity to my garden, and it’s the one location I now recommend for attracting more feathered visitors
By Jennifer Ebert Published
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IKEA's Chic $17 Seagrass Basket Is the Storage Hero Every Cluttered Corner Needs'I hope they never stop making these' − shoppers are buying multiple to organize their laundry rooms, dog toys, yarn, and more
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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If You Grow Hostas, Don't Skip This Essential Summer Job – It'll Guarantee the Best Display of Vibrant LeavesWhy gardeners should be mulching hostas in summer
By Drew Swainston Published
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Love Spending Sunny Weekends Thrifting? These Are the Best Vintage Sales and Antique Markets Happening Across the US in August 2026Looking for that perfect piece? Some iconic vintage markets are happening this month that are filled with treasures
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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The Enduring Design Details I Always Notice on Vacation in Italy – And the Timeless Lessons They HoldFound in the quiet details of everyday buildings, they are best discovered on a slow wander through historic streets, or lingering in a piazza
By Sarah Solis Published
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Want More Bees and Butterflies? Grow This Native Plant With Huge Flower Clusters That Pollinators Can't ResistJoe Pye weed supports other garden wildlife, too
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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How to Make Your Late Summer Garden Look Fuller Without Planting Anything New – 7 Designer TricksIt's all about how you style pots and create structure
By Jacky Parker Published
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ALDI Just Launched an Extendable Clothes Dryer – It Folds Away in Seconds and Makes Small Space Laundry So Much EasierThis clever drying rack expands when you need it and neatly folds flat when laundry day is over, making it ideal for compact laundry rooms, apartments, and busy family homes
By Jennifer Ebert Published
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The Most Important Thing to Do to Your Compost in Summer – to Stop It Drying Out So It Breaks Down FasterHot summer conditions make composting challenging
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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Why Designers Say Every Kitchen Needs Artwork – And How to Get the Balance Just RightThe secret? Less is more
By Molly Malsom Published
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Your Lawn Isn’t Dead, It’s Dormant – Experts Reveal How to Tell if Your Brown Summer Grass Will RecoverLawns are resilient, and the best course of action may be to let it recover naturally
By Drew Swainston Published
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3 Dorm Room Feng Shui Tips to Boost Academic Success and Invite Good LuckThis is how to cut clutter, cleanse the energy, and allow your room to breathe
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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8 Things Designers Say You Need to Know Before You Add a Sunroom – For a Space You'll Love Year-RoundThinking about creating a sunroom? Don't skip these 8 must-dos, as designers say they're essential to the longevity and look of your space
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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Petals & Roots: How to Make a Beautiful Bee Watering Station for Your Garden That Wildlife Will LoveWhen backyards dry out, a water source for bees is vital
By Rachel Bull Published
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What to Do With Agapanthus in July – 6 Expert Tips For Longer Lasting Summer BloomsAgapanthus is a summer garden star, but a little care now can help keep plants flowering for longer
By Ellen Wells Published
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8 Sweet-Smelling Plants That Will Fill Your Porch with Beautiful Fragrance This JulyAdd an extra dimension to your porch this summer
By Edward Bowring Published
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7 Tall Plants for Pots Garden Designers Use to Add Height and Drama to PatiosThese statuesque species will naturally elevate your outdoor space
By Jacky Parker Published
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Summer Humidity Can Leave Homes Damp and Musty – This $30 Moisture Absorber Is an Easy FixShoppers say this odorless moisture absorber 'actually works', helping to provide continuous, long-lasting freshness in the home
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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How to Style a Hutch So It Looks Beautiful and Doubles as Extra Storage – According to Interior Designers Who Swear Every Kitchen Needs OneIt's more versatile than you might think
By Molly Malsom Published
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What to Do With Pothos in July – 7 Simple Jobs for Fuller Leaves, Longer Vines, and Healthier GrowthA few seasonal maintenance tasks will help your pothos produce healthier vines, lusher foliage, and stronger growth through the hottest months of the year
By Jennifer Ebert Published
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Gardeners Are Swapping Dahlias for This Tough, Heat-Loving Annual – It's More Drought-Tolerant and Much Easier to GrowSwitch up your go-to late-summer color boost with this vibrant annual that loves the heat
By Francesca Clarke Published
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This Beautiful Fragrant Flower Could Help Keep Mosquitoes Away From Your Yard – and 'It’s One of the Easiest Plants to Grow'Lavender adds effortless color, fragrance, and cottage garden charm while helping make outdoor spaces less appealing to mosquitoes
By Jennifer Ebert Published
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This Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Doesn’t Need Permanent Counter Space – The Compact Design Is a Game-Changer for Tiny KitchensIt even fits in drawers for easy storage
By Chiana Dickson Published
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If Your Small Garden Is Looking Tired in July, Designers Say to Remove These 7 Things – It'll Feel Bigger, Fresher, and More InvitingThese contemporary small-space styling solutions will give your yard an instant lift
By Sarah Wilson Published
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I've Discovered a $3 Kitchen Spice Could Keep Squirrels Out of Your Garden for Good – and It’s Already in Your PantryCayenne pepper is a simple, natural deterrent that squirrels dislike for its strong scent and spicy taste – and pest control experts say it can help protect bulbs, fruit, and bird feeders
By Jennifer Ebert Published
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7 Plants That Actually Thrive on Neglect in a Heatwave – And Look Beautiful Even When You Forget to Water ThemCreate a tough yet colorful yard with these low-maintenance drought-tolerant plants for pots and borders
By Francesca Clarke Published
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This 'Life-Changing' IKEA Smart Plug Transforms Any Lamp or Appliance into a Smart Home DeviceAnd it's only $14.99
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
