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Do These Gardening Jobs Before February Ends – You Only Have One Week to Set Yourself Up for a Blooming Backyard
Spring is around the corner – once it's here, it may be too late
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What to Do With a Peace Lily in February – The 5-Minute Midwinter Reset That Brings It Back to Life
A few small midwinter adjustments will keep your peace lily glossy, upright, and ready to thrive when spring returns
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Finally! A Chic Boot Tray That Stops Muddy, Wet Footprints Forever – Stylishly
You won't have to hide this good-looking find away (it can be used as a pet bowl tray, too)
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Pro Gardeners Reveal the 5 Seed-Starting Rules they Actually Skip – and You Can Too
Save some time prepping for spring in the yard
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How We Test Bedding – The Homes & Gardens Way
Our testing process is lengthy and thorough – here's exactly what we're looking for, and why
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7 Beautiful Herb Border Ideas Inspired by Walled Gardens – And All Easy to Recreate at Home
Be inspired by walled gardens and create fragrant, edible borders at home
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Did You Know You Can Grow Your Own Natural, Sugar-Free Sweetener? Here’s How to Grow Stevia at Home
Growing stevia is an enjoyable way to get a zero-calorie herb without the additives found in processed store-bought products
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4 Kitchen Features Designers Now Skip – and What Works Better Instead
We're parting ways with these once hardworking heroes to make room for softer, more liveable designs
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5 Invasive Plants You Need to Tackle This Winter – Remove Them Now Before They Take Over Again
Discover which invasive species are simpler to eradicate in winter, and their safer alternatives
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Discover Your Birth Month Bee – A Special Pollinator for Each Month of the Year, Plus Tips on How to Help Them
These important pollinators seek support in our yards year-round
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Don’t Let a Small Space Ruin Your Dreams of Homegrown Berries – I've Had Amazing Harvests From These 5 Easy-to-Grow Berries in Pots
I’ve grown many berries in pots and recommend it to anyone with a courtyard, deck, or balcony
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Think Twice Before Touching Your Neighbor’s Tree – Legal Experts Warn When Pruning Could Break the Law
It's tempting to prune an overhanging branch, but don't get snip-happy just yet
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I Finally Slept Through the Night Thanks to Neom’s Cult-Classic Range – It’s Sparked a New Nightly Ritual for Me
Made with calming essential oils with notes of lavender, chamomile, and patchouli, it sent me into a serene slumber
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The Simple Design Principles I Rely On for a Home That Looks Curated, Not Cluttered
Rooms are never static. You live in them, rearrange them, learn what works – and what doesn’t
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It’s True, You Can Propagate Hydrangeas With a Potato – But it Will Fail if You Miss this One Crucial Detail
It might sound strange at first, but potatoes can keep hydrangea cuttings hydrated
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You Might Think You've Found a Steal at an Estate Sale, but Experts Warn These Are the 6 Things You Should Avoid Buying
Vintage buys always add character and a unique charm to a home, but designers and experts warn not to get carried away at estate sales and to avoid these items
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These 6 Yin and Yang Houseplants Could Transform the Energy in Your Home, Say Plant Experts
Choosing the right indoor plants can change the energy within your home
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I Used to Share One Tiny Bathroom with Two People – These Are the 4 Storage Mistakes I Learnt That I’ll Never Repeat Now I Live Alone
Learn from my missteps for a more functional design
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I Do These 3 Things With My Orchid Every February – and Always Get Abundant Blooms in Spring
Plus, the single mistake to avoid that could kill your plant
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What Your Poinsettia Actually Needs in February to Stay Alive, Thrive, and Bloom Again
The quiet February tasks that help your poinsettia thrive beyond the holidays
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I Won’t Let My Spring Bulbs Disappoint This Year – How I Divide Them for a Stunning Display
I spoke to bulb experts about why, when, and how to divide bulbs
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The One Toxic Kitchen Appliance Experts Warn You to Get Rid of This Spring – And What to Replace It With
It's a simple swap for an instantly healthier morning routine
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Where to Place a Spider Plant for Positive Feng Shui – The Exact Spots Experts say Boost Energy and Abundance
By placing your spider plant with intention, you can align its auspicious energy with balance and harmony
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What to Do With Roses in February – 4 Tasks to Guarantee an Outstanding Display of Flowers This Summer
February is a time for planting new roses and looking after existing ones
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9 Signs Your Indoor Plants Have Draft Damage – And What To Do About It
Discover how to decipher these clues from your houseplants and prevent lasting damage caused by drafts
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How to Divide Salvias and Revive Them for Stunning Flowers – Do It Now Before They Wake in Spring
Experts reveal how to divide perennial salvias and rejuvenate older plants
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The Secret Trick I Use to Make Every Home Instantly More Welcoming – It All Starts with Perfect Lighting (Here’s How)
Light doesn’t exist in isolation – it dances with every surface it touches. When you get it right, your interiors come alive in ways you’ll actually feel
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8 Plants That Reliably Thrive in Walled Gardens, Whatever the Style or Size of Your Space
Tried and tested plants that always work in a traditional walled garden
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The Very British Edit: The Art of Unwinding – The Transformative Power of a Spa Night at Home
When life feels busy, this is the ritual I return to – turning my home into a warm, light-filled sanctuary designed entirely for rest and reset
