advice
Latest
-
My So-Connecticut Life: How I Preserve Flowers to Bring a Little Bit of Summer Into FallThis is my late-summer ritual of drying hydrangeas and pressing flowers, and how I easily do both with no extra equipment needed
By Kaitlin Madden Published
-
How to Use Bat Guano as Fertilizer – 2 Ways to Use this Organic Feed Safely and Give Plants a BoostStick to commercially-produced bat guano to stay safe
By Drew Swainston Published
-
The One Houseplant That Doesn't Mind Your AC – It's Happy With Less Humidity and Little FussReadily-adaptable philodendrons can handle the cool and dry environs of the modern home
By Ellen Wells Published
-
A More Beautifully Ordered Laundry Room Starts With the Smallest Details – Joseph Joseph's PegStore Keeps Clothespins in Check And Helps 'Find Joy in Laundry'It's just $29, too
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
-
When to Prune Fig Trees – The Expert Timing for Healthy Growth and a Generous HarvestThere are two times in the year that are ideal for pruning figs
By Drew Swainston Published
-
What to Plant in September to Get Ahead for Spring and Summer Success Next YearBulbs, perennials, shrubs, and vegetables to get into the soil this month
By Edward Bowring Published
-
8 Set-And-Forget Vegetables That Thrive On Neglect – for a Productive Garden With Less EffortGrow a generous kitchen garden without surrendering every weekend to watering cans, pinching out, and horticultural guilt
By Ross Pearson Published
-
7 Beautiful Flowers You Can Sow in September – to Fill Your Garden With Color Next YearGet ahead by sowing hardy annuals and perennials this month
By Drew Swainston Published
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
