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How to Make Portable Air Conditioner Window Seals Look More Attractive – 5 Simple Ways to Keep Your Space Cool Without Sacrificing StyleExpert-recommended tips from HVAC pros
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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What Your Sunflowers Need in August to Extend Their Bright, Cheerful Display Into FallYour late-season action plan for these statuesque blooms
By Rachel Bull Published
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How To Help Your Backyard Hummingbirds In August – 5 Ways to Support These Beautiful Creatures as They Prepare for MigrationAugust is the best time to see hummingbirds in your garden
By Sarah Wilson Published
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What to Do With Cosmos During the August Heatwave to Prevent Wilting and Boost BloomsA few simple August tasks can keep your cosmos blooming beautifully for weeks longer – and help you enjoy even more flowers in your garden
By Jennifer Ebert Published
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Why Aged Kitchen Colors Are the Beautiful Alternative to Safe Neutral Kitchens – and How Designers Are Using ThemAdding richness and timeless appeal, they're the colors to have on your radar
By Molly Malsom Published
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How to Rescue Roses After a Heatwave – 5 Key Steps to Bring Back Glossy Foliage and Bright BloomsRoses lose moisture quickly in extreme heat – here's how to revive them
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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Perennials to Cut Back Now for a Second Flush of Blooms – and The Ones to Leave AloneIt's not too late for a bonus round of flowers
By Drew Swainston Published
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Not Quite a Comforter, Not Quite a Throw – Puredown Just Dropped the Perfect Transitional Bedding LayerTransform your sleep space ahead of the cooler months
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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The Quiet Appeal of Crystals – And Why Nature Is the New Language of Modern WellnessThere's a misconception that crystals are purely for the spiritual; I see them as I see any other natural detail – as a tool to influence how our spaces feel
By Stephanie Larsen Published
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How to Revive Tired Delphiniums – 5 Tasks for a Second Flush of Flower SpikesHow to give your delphiniums a floral boost in August
By Drew Swainston Published
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This Unconventional Kitchen Backsplash Trend Makes Small Kitchens Feel Bigger – and Adds So Much CharacterIt will make your space feel brighter, bigger, and more stylish
By Molly Malsom Published
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If You Make Your Bed Every Morning, You May Also Do These 5 Things Around the House – Psychology Says It’s No CoincidenceIt's a quick and simple start to a more streamlined routine
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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7 Calming Plants For A Tranquil Garden That Soothes The Senses and Brings a Sense of PeaceFrom muted tones and tactile textures, to subtle scents and swaying shapes
By Jacky Parker Published
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Spider Mites Invade Houseplants in August and Can Destroy Them Fast – Here's How to Stop Them Spreading For GoodThe dry, warm conditions of summer put your houseplants at risk of spider mite damage
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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These Plants Need Feeding in August – Give Them a Late-Summer Boost for More Flowers and FruitGive late-summer bloomers and fruiting crops a timely, measured boost, while allowing plants preparing for fall to wind down gracefully
By Ross Pearson Published
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I'm Freezing Peak-Season Fruit Instead of Watching It Rot – This Vacuum Sealer Makes It Almost FoolproofIt's the best way to prevent waste in the off-season
By Chiana Dickson Published
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How to Keep Annual Flowers Blooming Until Frost – 3 Expert Tricks For Months More Glorious ColorAn experienced flower farmer reveals her secrets to long-lasting displays
By Drew Swainston Published
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These Heritage Made In Baking Dishes Are Everything a Small Kitchen Needs for Fall and Winter Hosting – From Dinner to Dessert, All For Under $200Crafted with a 202-year-old porcelain recipe, they're perfect for cozy season cooking
By Chiana Dickson Published
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The Very British Edit: I’m Not Ready to Say Goodbye to Summer – These Are the Pieces Helping Me Stay Outside a Little LongerI’m adding cozy, practical and decorative touches to my garden so I can keep dining, entertaining and enjoying the outdoors for as long as possible
By Jennifer Ebert Published
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What to Do With a Jade Plant in August – 3 Easy Tasks for Even More Glossy Growth Before FallHot summer weather can be challenging for these succulents – here's how to help them thrive
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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However Carefully We Plan, There Should Always Be Room for Flexibility, Curiosity, and the Occasional Happy Accident. That's Where the Magic LivesEvery design project offers up surprises, after all
By Katie Harbison Published
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7 Late-Summer Plants That Thrive After a Heatwave – for Color When Your Yard Needs It MostWhen severe heat hits, these seven super-resilient plants just keep on going
By Francesca Clarke Published
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How to Revive Tired Tomato Plants in Late Summer – 5 Tasks to Keep the Harvests ComingEnd the season strong with these expert tips
By Drew Swainston Published
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I Love the Coziness of Beige, But Will It Make My Living Room Look Boring?Beige doesn't have to mean boring – here's how designers create beige living rooms that are layered, lived-in and luxurious
By Pippa Blenkinsop Published
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How To Plant A Climate Resilient Garden That Is Beautiful But Tough – and Can Cope With the Demands of Extreme WeatherFind out how to build a bulletproof garden that is ready for the challenges of drought, wildfire, and flooding
By Sarah Wilson Published
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What to Do With Raspberry Plants in August – 6 Essential Tasks for Bigger, Better CropsJobs for the month to keep your raspberries healthy and productive year after year
By Drew Swainston Published
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Petals & Roots: The Easiest Way to Make More Geranium Plants for Free (I'll Never Buy Another One Again)Turn one pelargonium into a lifetime of free plants
By Rachel Bull Published
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This Non-Toxic Fabric Freshener Fights Odors Without Chemicals − The Garden-Inspired Scent Lasts Seven DaysRefresh your upholstery ahead of fall
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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What to Do With Agapanthus in August to Boost Next Year's Blooms and Keep Plants ThrivingAugust is the perfect time to deadhead, water, and tidy your agapanthus, helping these striking perennials stay healthy now and bloom even more spectacularly next summer
By Jennifer Ebert Published
