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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
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Plant This Drought-Tolerant Shrub for Vivid Color and Blooms That Pollinators Will Love in Late SummerCaryopteris, or bluebeard, is grown for stunning flowers and foliage – and you’ll love how low-maintenance it is
By Drew Swainston Published
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3 Clever Ways to Double Your Kitchen Countertop Space Fast Without RenovatingSmall, affordable ways to reintroduce valuable surface space
By Molly Malsom Published
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This Heat-Tolerant Plant Thrives in Pots, Gives Long-Lasting Color with No Fuss, and Hummingbirds Love itAngelonia delivers elegant color in sweltering containers and brings beautiful wildlife to the party
By Ross Pearson Published
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The One Flower Monarch Butterflies Depend on in Late Summer – Plant It Now for a Garden Full of Color and WildlifeGrow Mexican sunflowers and bring your yard alive
By Jill Morgan Published
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Not Ready to Give Up Iced Coffee Yet? This Compact OXO Cold Brew Maker Deserves a Spot on Your Counter Until OctoberKeep cool coffee season going well into fall
By Chiana Dickson Published
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Deadheading These 7 Flowers in August Will Give You Glorious Blooms Into FallDeadheading is a simple, enjoyable job for the month that brings great rewards
By Drew Swainston Published
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The Retro Kitchen Storage Idea We Abandoned Too Soon – and Why Designers Say it's Time to Bring it BackFreestanding and functional, it's the piece your kitchen is missing
By Molly Malsom Published
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This Pet-Safe, All-Purpose Vinegar Cleaner Naturally Removes Weeds and Mold from Patio Spaces Ahead of Fall − It’s Under $18It can be used for cleaning all around the house and yard
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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7 Fruit Trees That Thrive on Neglect for Easy, Delicious Harvests Without the HassleFrom figs to pawpaws, these fruit trees have reliable harvests with surprisingly little pruning, feeding or fuss once established
By Thomas Rutter Published
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What To Do With Bee Balm In August – 5 Tips To Keep This Easy-To-Care-For, Pollinator Favorite Looking It's BestKeep bee balm thriving now, and well into fall
By Jill Morgan Published
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This Simple $5 IKEA Fridge Organizer Is the Only Thing Stopping My Farmers' Market Haul From Ending Up in the TrashIt keeps my seasonal produce fresher for days longer
By Chiana Dickson Published
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Oversized Range Hoods Have Dominated Kitchen Design – Why Designers Are Now Taking a More Subtle ApproachDiscover the more versatile alternative that works in kitchens of all shapes and sizes
By Molly Malsom Published
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Skip the Chemical Mothballs – These $6 Cedar Blocks Naturally Protect Bedding in Storage All Season LongThey're a non-toxic alternative to mothballs
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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August Is the Perfect Time to Take Shrub Cuttings – How to Get New Plants for Free in Late SummerOur picks of plants to propagate in August from semi-ripe cuttings
By Drew Swainston Published
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How to Revive Heat-Stressed Japanese Maples – Expert-Approved Steps to Restore These Elegant TreesFollow our guide to bring struggling and old trees back to health
By Thomas Rutter Published
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Your Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Non-Toxic Kitchen – The Simple Swaps That Make the Biggest DifferencePlus, the tricks to avoid becoming overwhelmed in the process
By Chiana Dickson Published
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This $40 Japanese Tool Replaces Half the Kit I Use in My Garden – It Weeds, Tills, and PlantsA Japanese hand hoe and tiller prepares soil and removes weeds with ease
By Drew Swainston Published
