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Vegetables to Sow in August – 7 Easy Crops to Plant Now for a Fall HarvestOur picks of fast-growing crops to extend the season
By Drew Swainston Published
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The Best Flowers for Golden Hour – 7 Plants That Look Beautiful Under the Setting SunDiscover how the warm evening light inspires plant selection and garden design
By Edward Bowring Published
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The ’00s Tuscan Kitchen Is Making a Surprising Comeback in 2026 – But Designers Have Updated These Key DetailsThe essence of these spaces stays the same, just with a few updates that feel more in keeping with today's kitchens
By Molly Malsom Published
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These Marie Kondo Organizers Are the Secret to Beating Back-to-School Entryway Clutter – Every Permission Slip Finally Has a HomeKeep everything in one place without piles of clutter with these chic Japanese-inspired organizers
By Chiana Dickson Published
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What to Plant in August to Keep Your Garden Looking Full and Beautiful Into FallThese late-season plants bring fresh color and movement to beds and containers
By Ross Pearson Published
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If Your Tomato Leaves Are Curling, Here’s How to Quickly Fix It to Keep Your Harvest Coming4 common reasons for tomato leaf curl and the simple fixes you need to know
By Drew Swainston Published
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Blunt Knives Are Sabotaging Your Cooking – This $17 Sharpener Restores the Edge in Just 60 SecondsThis simple sharpener can make chopping, slicing, and dicing feel effortless again
By Chiana Dickson Published
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Kitchen Cabinet Materials Explained – An Expert Guide to Help You Make the Best ChoiceFrom solid wood to MDF and plywood, here's everything you need to know about the most commonly used kitchen cabinet materials
By Molly Malsom Published
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If You Always Overwater Your Houseplants, Swap Soil for LECA – The Viral Clay Pebbles Everyone Is UsingIt will even help keep fungus gnats away
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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What Color Countertops Go with a White Kitchen? The Failsafe Combinations Designers RecommendThese are the top kitchen work surface materials that interior designers choose time and time again to elevate white cabinets
By Charlotte Luxford Published
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I Thought Neutral Rooms Were Timeless – Then I Realized I Was Decorating Out of FearThis is how I stopped being afraid of using color, and why I no longer believe beige is the safest choice for a beautiful home
By Nina Takesh Published
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If You See Aphids on Your Roses, Do This in the Next 24 Hours to Save Late-Season BloomsA rose expert reveals two quick and simple methods for controlling aphids on roses
By Drew Swainston Published
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This Pack-Ahead Clothes Storage System Makes School Mornings Feel Effortless – And It’s Only $24Calm the back-to-school rush before it starts
By Chiana Dickson Published
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If Your Patio Is Too Hot to Use in Summer, These 7 Fast-Growing Plants Will Cool It Down With Natural ShadeAs summer temperatures soar, these fast-growing trees, shrubs and climbers will make your yard feel more comfortable
By Thomas Rutter Published
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What to Do With a Spider Plant in August – 5 Tasks for Healthy Plants and Glossy LeavesGet the most from this easy-going indoor plant in summer – and even have new plants for free
By Jill Morgan Published
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ALDI's New Mini Table Fan Is the Under-$8 Buy Every Dorm Room Needs – It Keeps Small Spaces Cool Without Breaking the BankThe compact size is perfect for desks and nightstands
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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You Can Still Sow Flowers in August – 7 Picks for Quick Blooms or Years of Glorious ColorAugust sowings bring a range of possibilities for any garden
By Drew Swainston Published
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I Stopped Decanting Food for Aesthetics – This Clever Storage System Actually Makes Me a Better CookAfter years of focusing on pretty over practical, I'm flipping the script
By Chiana Dickson Published
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If Your Garden Is Already Starting to Look Dull, Plant This Native Perennial – It Puts on a Blaze of Color All FallAsters are low-maintenance, long-blooming, and pollinators love them
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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Your Hydrangeas Are Turning Green – Here's Why It Isn't Actually Bad NewsIf your hydrangea blooms are shifting from blue, pink, or white to green, don’t worry – this natural color change can be part of the plant’s seasonal beauty
By Jennifer Ebert Published
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Do This 5-Minute Dahlia Job This Week to Get Even Bigger Blooms – Ideal for Cutting and ArrangingDisbudding dahlias is the secret to showstopping displays
By Drew Swainston Published
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I Plant These 7 Crops in My Raised Beds Every August – and Keep Harvesting for MonthsHere's how to refresh raised beds this month
By Jill Morgan Published
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The Very British Edit: The Best Garden Parties Aren't About the Menu – They're About Creating a Table No One Wants to LeaveSet the scene for long lunches and sunset suppers with timeless tabletop pieces inspired by classic garden parties
By Jennifer Ebert Published
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What Your Orchid Needs After Flowering in August – To Set It Up for Even Better Blooms Next YearSome TLC now will strengthen your orchid's spring display
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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I Moved My Bird Bath to This One Spot in My Garden – Days Later, It Was Full of Robins, Finches and SongbirdsA simple change to where I placed my bird bath brought noticeably more activity to my garden, and it’s the one location I now recommend for attracting more feathered visitors
By Jennifer Ebert Published
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IKEA's Chic $17 Seagrass Basket Is the Storage Hero Every Cluttered Corner Needs'I hope they never stop making these' − shoppers are buying multiple to organize their laundry rooms, dog toys, yarn, and more
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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If You Grow Hostas, Don't Skip This Essential Summer Job – It'll Guarantee the Best Display of Vibrant LeavesWhy gardeners should be mulching hostas in summer
By Drew Swainston Published
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Love Spending Sunny Weekends Thrifting? These Are the Best Vintage Sales and Antique Markets Happening Across the US in August 2026Looking for that perfect piece? Some iconic vintage markets are happening this month that are filled with treasures
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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The Enduring Design Details I Always Notice on Vacation in Italy – And the Timeless Lessons They HoldFound in the quiet details of everyday buildings, they are best discovered on a slow wander through historic streets, or lingering in a piazza
By Sarah Solis Published
