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The August Garden Reset That Means Less Work in Fall – And It's Easier Than You Might ThinkA gentle, late-summer garden edit will make for an easy slide into fall
By Francesca Clarke Published
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Summer Heat Is Making Your Houseplants Extra Thirsty, but They Don't Need More Water – Here's How to Keep Them Hydrated for LongerAdjusting your houseplant's growing environment can make them less demanding of water
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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Avoid This 1 Major Fertilizing Mistake in August – What to Do Instead for More Flowers and FruitsUsing the wrong type of fertilizer risks causing major harm to your plants
By Drew Swainston Published
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Your Le Creuset Dutch Oven Isn't Just for Cozy Fall Meals – These 5 Summer Uses Make It Worth the Investment Year-RoundFrom table centerpieces to barbecue prep, they do it all
By Chiana Dickson Published
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8 Plants That Thrive on Neglect – and Keep Your Garden Looking Great With Almost No EffortChoose these low-maintenance species for an abundant garden that will thrive on autopilot
By Jacky Parker Published
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What to Do With Your Peace Lily in August for a Fuller, Healthier, Better Blooming PlantGive your peace lily the summer care it needs to stay lush, healthy, and blooming through August and into fall
By Jennifer Ebert Published
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3 Simple Things to Do in August to Give Your Container Garden a Late-Summer LiftTry a few refinements rather than a complete overhaul
By Drew Swainston Published
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What to Do With Your Birdbath in August – Clean It Now for Healthier, Happier BirdsIt's been a long hot summer so there's never been a more important time to help birds in August
By Sarah Wilson Published
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IKEA's NÄSTABERG Mattress Topper 'Turns an Average Mattress Into a Divine One' – Its Reversible Design Is Made for Changing SeasonsPlus, it's super easy to wash
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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The One Plant to Grow Now for Migrating Hummingbirds – It's Drought-Tolerant, Aromatic, and Blooms Until FrostMexican bush sage provides vital nectar for these charming birds in late summer
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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Move Over, Barbie Pink – These 4 Benjamin Moore Pink Paint Colors Are Replacing It as the Next Big Trend for 2027It’s romantic, versatile, and surprisingly easy to work into your existing decor
By Jennifer Ebert Published
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Brooklinen’s Washed European Linen Quilt Adds Warmth Without Weight for Effortless Fall LayeringTransition your sleep space with the seasons
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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When Not to Water a New Lawn – Experts Reveal 5 Reasons to Put the Sprinkler AwayKnowing when not to water helps to keep your new lawn healthy
By Drew Swainston Published
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The One Thing Pro Gardeners Do in August to Keep Their Borders Looking Fresh Until Fall – And Most People Forget About ItRemoving seed heads now can make or break your late-summer display
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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8 Plants To Prune In August To Keep Late-Summer Flowers Blooming and Your Yard Looking FreshA few well-judged cuts now will stop the back yard becoming a botanical game of Jenga
By Ross Pearson Published
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I’m Not Ready to Give Up BBQ Season – This $39 IKEA Cast Iron Grill Pan Gives Me Charred Vegetables Without the Weather StressYou'll have to be quick, it won't stay in stock for long
By Chiana Dickson Published
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7 Ways To Help Monarch Butterflies In August – What Your Garden Needs To Support This Rare, Migratory SpeciesLearn the best plants and features to add to your yard
By Jill Morgan Published
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Sow These Grasses for a Drought-Tolerant Lawn That Looks Great Even in the HeatDiscover the top warm-season and cool-season grasses for a drought-tolerant lawn
By Drew Swainston Published
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Layering Pattern Is The Secret to Rooms That Never Feel Boring – But There Are So Many Ways You Can Go WrongThe next time you're hesitating between the floral and the stripe, stop trying to decide. Pick both – but get the conversation between them just right
By Ashley Montgomery Published
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This $11 Must-Have Protects Your Grill From Pests, Mold, and Rust Over Winter – It's the Quick Fix That Saves Hours of Work Next SummerIt takes more than a good cover to protect over winter
By Chiana Dickson Published
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Effortlessly Banish Bad Entryway Odors With This Non-Toxic Pantry Staple − It Leaves a 'Comforting Aroma' That's Perfect for FallIt neutralizes odors rather than just covering them, fragrance experts assure
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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3 Gardening Jobs You Can Definitely Stop Doing in August For an Easier Late-Season BackyardThings are starting to wind down in the garden
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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Where to Hang a Hummingbird Feeder To See More of These Whimsical Creatures in Your YardCreate a wildlife-friendly feeding station for these beautiful birds
By Rachel Bull Published
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What to Do With Pumpkins in August for Bigger, Healthier Fruits This Fall5 jobs for August that’ll guarantee you perfect pumpkins
By Drew Swainston Published
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What Your Crape Myrtle Actually Needs This August for Longer-Lasting Flowers and Healthy Growth6 things to do now for healthy shrubs after a prolonged dry spell
By Ellen Wells Published
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Joanna Gaines’ Tiny Bathroom Is Proof That Small Spaces Can Handle Big Color ChoicesThe designer’s dark and dramatic approach shows how a small room can be the perfect canvas for trying something unexpected
By Jennifer Ebert Published
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Back-to-School Lunches Just Got Easier With IKEA's $5 Non-Toxic Bento Boxes – Shoppers Call Them 'Perfect'From prep and storage to reheating and eating, these divided storage boxes do it all
By Chiana Dickson Published
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Plants Struggling After the Heatwave? Here’s How to Revive Them – and Why More Water Isn’t Always the AnswerA gardening expert reveals how to nurture your stressed plants back to good health
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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The Very British Edit: I’m Done Chasing Interior Trends – These Are the Pieces I Want to Keep ForeverI’m taking a slower approach to decorating, choosing beautifully made pieces to collect over time rather than constantly replacing them when the next trend comes along
By Jennifer Ebert Published
