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What To Do With Black-Eyed Susan in August – 4 Simple Jobs To Keep Flowers Coming Through FallThese native plants are at their brilliant best in late summer. A little care now will keep the flowers coming and help wildlife into October
By Thomas Rutter Published
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Keep Your Containers Blooming Into Fall – This Natural Fertilizer Gives Plants a Late-Season BoostGardeners can use fish fertilizer on flowering and fruiting plants in late summer for a strong end to the season
By Drew Swainston Published
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Aphids Were Devouring My Dahlias Until This Chemical-Free Trick Got Rid of Them in Seconds – and No, I Didn't Use a Garden HoseThis is the easiest solution if you want to save water and avoid pest sprays
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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A Spritz of This All-Natural Solution Keeps Your Entryway Fresh and Deters Pests Throughout Fall − It Costs Less Than $3 to TryIt uses something you likely already have tucked away in your pantry
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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The One Houseplant That Makes a Room Feel Cooler in Late Summer – and Doubles as a Statement PieceDiscover why the Areca palm can cool your space and refresh summer décor
By Jill Morgan Published
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Interior Designers Reveal the Secret To Making All Houseplants Look More ExpensiveIt's easier than you think to create a high-end look for your home
By Francesca Clarke Published
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5 Tools Every Small-Space Gardener Actually Needs – a Minimalist Toolkit That Ticks All the BoxesMulti-purpose garden tools every small-space gardener needs
By Drew Swainston Published
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What to Do With Strawberry Plants Once They Finish Fruiting – 3 Simple Steps for a Bigger Yield Next YearDon't neglect your strawberries once they're done for summer – it could sabotage next year's harvest
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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Propagate These 5 Houseplants Now for Free – They’ll Make Perfect Homegrown Gifts for the HolidaysPropagating houseplants is easier than you might think, and the results make beautiful, thoughtful gifts
By Francesca Clarke Published
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We’ve Got to Stop Decorating With Everything New – A Room Without History Feels InertThe phrase no designer wants to hear: 'Nothing in this room has been anywhere before, it's all new'
By Nina Takesh Published
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This $2 Aluminum Foil Trick Reduces Tumble-Dryer Static in a Pinch − It's a 'Simple, Inexpensive Alternative' to Dryer BallsYou already have what you need in your kitchen cabinets
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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5 Herbs That Naturally Repel Fruit Flies – They’re Easy to Grow and Keep Pests AwayTry growing these fragrant herbs in a kitchen planter or window box
By Rachel Bull Published
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Why Gardeners Are Watering Their Plants With Chamomile Tea – And How to Do ItHarness the power of chamomile to protect seedlings and container plants
By Drew Swainston Published
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Pura's New Smart Home Diffuser Could Change How You Scent Your Home – And It's Only $49.99This clever diffuser adjusts intensity, switches scents, and sets schedules
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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The One Shower Upgrade Designers Say Makes Any Bathroom Feel More Luxurious – and It's Easy To Add Without RenovatingBlending luxury style and everyday function, it's a must-have in every space
By Molly Malsom Published
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This Heat-Loving Flower Blooms Into Fall, Needs Little Attention, and Wildlife Love ItThe plant every sunny yard needs for late-season color
By Jill Morgan Published
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7 Small Garden Shed Storage Must-Haves – Space-saving ways to Keep Your Tools Super-OrganizedYou can have an orderly garden shed even when room is limited
By Drew Swainston Published
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This Is Why Your Kitchen Lighting Feels Harsh – And This Is How Designers Make It Instantly WarmerThe small switches that make a big difference
By Molly Malsom Published
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The Only Gardening Tools You Need for Fall – to Get Ready for a Busy Season of Planting, Pruning, and ClearingHaving the right tools to hand will make fall much easier
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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Houseplants for a South-Facing Windowsill – 7 Plants You Don’t Have to Worry About Moving When Temperatures RiseHouseplants that not only survive but thrive in a full-sun south window.
By Ellen Wells Published
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How To Clear Climbing Plants Without Damaging Next Year’s Growth – What and When to SnipPlus the key tools you need for beautiful blooms next year
By Jacky Parker Published
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The Flower Bulbs to Order in August to Get a Head Start on Spring BloomsAct quickly to fill your garden with color from January onwards
By Drew Swainston Published
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5 Popular Colors Designers Warn You Might Regret Using in Your Bedroom – and The Timeless Alternatives To Choose InsteadHere's why the best bedroom colors aren't always made up of the latest trends
By Emily Moorman Published
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Want More Birds in Your Yard This Fall? Try These 5 Simple Ways to HelpAugust comes with several challenges for garden wildlife
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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Don't Pack Away Your Pizza Oven Yet – This $19 Cast Iron Skillet Turns It Into a Cozy-Season Baking EssentialIt's the cheat code to truly indulgent desserts this fall
By Chiana Dickson Published
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7 Plants to Grow in Pots Now to Revive Tired Containers and Keep Them Colorful Into FallFrom asters and rudbeckia to chrysanthemums and grasses, these late-season stars will revive tired pots and keep the color coming
By Thomas Rutter Published
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This $35 Storage Solution Makes Bulky Outdoor Cushions Almost Effortless to Store Over Winter – And Frees Up Precious Shelf SpaceIt's the space-saving solution every small home needs
By Chiana Dickson Published
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Petals & Roots: Why I'm Multiplying My Favorite Heatwave-Resistant Plant to Future-Proof My BackyardI'm rethinking my plants post-heatwave
By Rachel Bull Published
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This Peppery Crop is Perfect for Tiny Yards – Sow It in August for a Fast Fall HarvestSow peppery arugula now for fast, generous fall harvests from the tiniest pot, window box, or raised bed
By Ross Pearson Published
