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Tree Experts Urge Homeowners to Do This Check Before Winter to Keep Your Home and Garden Safe From DangerBeing proactive helps to prevent costly damage – here arborists tell you what to look for
By Drew Swainston Published
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3 Vegetables You Can Save Seeds From in October to Grow Again Next YearA little patience now can fill next year’s vegetable beds with seeds from this season’s best growers
By Ross Pearson Published
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7 Flowers to Sow in October – For Stronger Plants and Earlier Blooms Next YearDiscover which flowers you can sow now for stronger plants and earlier blooms next year
By Edward Bowring Published
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The Autumn Reset: Rethinking How Our Homes WorkWhy now is the perfect time to rethink and refresh your home
By Charu Gandhi Published
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5 Things Your Orchid Needs in October to Bloom Again in SpringThere are a few fall mistakes to avoid to keep your orchid healthy
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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Petals & Roots: The Container Plant Recipe I Always Return to for Long-Lasting Color and Fall BeautyThis plant combination is my go-to in October
By Rachel Bull Published
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IKEA's Space-Saving Christmas Tree Is Ideal for Small Apartments – and Still Brings a Chic Nordic LookThought your home was too small for a Christmas tree? Think again. This version from IKEA mounts to the wall, bringing holiday spirit without taking up space
By Devin Toolen Published
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IKEA's $2.99 GÖRSNYGG Case Is the 'Most Convenient Storage Ever' − Shoppers Are Buying 30 At Once for Use All Around the HomeIt's perfect for spare pillows and blankets
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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Checkerboard Might Be Classic, But This Playful, 'Nostalgic' Alternative is Taking Over Tile Trends in 2027Gingham tiles are about to be everywhere, bringing charm and dimension to every room of your home
By Molly Malsom Published
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How to Help Cardinals Through Winter – 7 Ways to Support These Beautiful Birds in OctoberCardinals will stay around even when the temperature drops
By Jacky Parker Published
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5 Fall-Flowering Trees to Plant in October – Bring Color and Fragrance to Your Cool-Season GardenThese trees can brighten up colder days and provide food for hummingbirds and wildlife all fall
By Drew Swainston Published
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Your Bird Feeder Is Suddenly Empty? This Common Fall Mistake Could Be Keeping Birds AwayDiscover how best to support backyard birds in the fall
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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I Tried Mrs. Meyer's New Fall Cleaning Range − The All-Natural, Limited-Edition Essentials Filled My Home With the Scents of the SeasonEach product is cruelty-free and made with essential oils
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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7 Shrubs and Trees You Should Never Prune in October – Or You Could Sacrifice Next Spring’s BloomsKeep the pruners away from anything that flowers in spring, unless for one specific reason
By Drew Swainston Published
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Stop Painting Your Bathroom White – Designers Say Color Drenching is the Chicest Way To Create a Cozy, Calming SpaceAnd the projects that prove how sophisticated it can be
By Molly Malsom Published
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Bring These 7 Tender Plants Indoors Before the First October Frost – to Help Them Survive the WinterAct fast to move these plants before the temperatures drop
By Drew Swainston Published
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The H&G 100 Fall 2026 – Our Definitive Guide to the Best in Home Design this SeasonWe've put together a special issue celebrating our favorite finds after years of sourcing, testing, and living with hundreds of products. From pieces for a sanctuary-like bedroom to elevated kitchen essentials, discover the things that bring style and comfort into every corner of your home
By Homes & Gardens Published
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If You Grow Hydrangeas, October Is the Month to Put Down Your PrunersThe one pruning secret experts need you need to know
By Jill Morgan Published
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Bees Are Seeking Out Hummingbird Feeders for Fall Nectar – How to Keep Them Away Without Leaving Them HungryIt's all about providing alternative nectar sources elsewhere in your yard
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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A Recipe for Wellness – Designing a Kitchen That Helps You Live BetterThey say the kitchen is the heart of the home – but if you ask me, it's so much more than that
By Stephanie Larsen Published
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How to Design a Pantry That’s as Beautiful as It Is FunctionalLearn how to design the perfect pantry for an efficient and neat space
By Linda Clayton Last updated
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7 Walk-In Shower Mistakes Designers Say You Need To Avoid – and What To Do InsteadThe do's and don'ts for an elevated design
By Molly Malsom Published
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Sleep Number's Plush Blanket Is the Cozy Guest Bedroom Upgrade to Make This Fall – Shoppers Say It's 'Like a Cloud'The festive red Rose colorway is now half price
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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The Backyard Habitat You Can Create in One Afternoon for Winter Wildlife – Before Frost ArrivesA brush pile is used by squirrels, birds, insects, and amphibians alike
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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How to Repot Houseplants in 5 Easy Steps – Give Them More Room to Grow Bigger and HealthierIf your houseplant looks a little sad, it might just need repotting
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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Why You Should Chop and Drop – the Quickest Way to Mulch Beds and Feed Your SoilSpeed up the job of clearing flower beds at the end of the season – plus learn how to embrace chop and drop gardening year-round
By Drew Swainston Published
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Are You Under-Lighting Your Living Room? Here’s How Many Lamps You Actually Need for a Cozier SpaceIs there a magic number? Designers deliberate on how many lighting sources to use and where to use them
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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My Fall Baking Is Moving to the Air Fryer – These Glass Dishes Make Non-Toxic Treats So Much EasierI'm freeing up the oven for hosting feasts this season
By Chiana Dickson Published
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Bees Swarm to This Flower in October for Vibrant, Life-Giving Blooms – And It Deserves a Spot in Your YardWhy every fall yard needs glorious goldenrod
By Jill Morgan Published