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My So-Connecticut Life: The Sweetest Part of Summer Is Picking Blueberries Down the RoadMid-July marks blueberry season in Connecticut – here's how I make the most of it and create recipes that last for weeks
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What Zinnias Actually Need In July – 5 Essential Tasks To Keep These Vibrant Beauties BloomingAll the midsummer zinnia plant care tricks you need
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What to Do With a Lemon Tree in July – 4 Crucial Tasks to Get the Biggest and Best FruitsSimple, proven tips for showing your lemon trees some TLC this month
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Mismatched Kitchens Are One of 2026's Biggest Trends – But How Can You Recreate This Eclectic Style Without It Looking Chaotic?It requires a careful balance, and designers are sharing all their secrets
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Gardeners Are Replacing Mulch With These 5 Low-Maintenance Ground Cover Plants – They Naturally Suppress Weeds'Living mulch' plants even keep soil cool and reduce watering
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The 60-Second Tying Trick Gardeners Swear By for Twice as Many Rose BloomsTying roses horizontally can make for a dreamy, abundant display
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These 7 Things Are Making Your Bedroom Feel Hotter in a Heatwave, HVAC Experts WarnLearn which items and areas to consider, and why
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If Your Hydrangea Blooms Have Turned Brown, Here Are 5 Common Causes and Exactly How to Revive ThemMid-season browning is a sign of plant stress
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This '90s Kitchen Cabinet Material Is Making a Comeback – But What Colors Should You Pair With Cherry Wood for a Space That Feels Chic in 2026?Full of warmth and character, here's how to make this revived feature look timeless
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Why You Should Start 'Grasscycling' This Week – It's the Secret to a Hydrated Summer LawnGrass clippings are free, natural mulch for your lawn – here's when (and when not) to leave them
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Japanese Beetles Destroying Your Yard? These 3 Genius Solutions Will Stop Them for GoodStop these destructive pests in their tracks to save your summer garden
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9 Plants That Look After Themselves in July – And Still Steal the Show, Even in DroughtThese low-maintenance plants need little intervention to deliver weeks of color, texture, and pollinator appeal
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7 Things Making Your Home Smell Stale This Summer – And The Quick Solutions to Keep Your Home Fresh All SeasonLearn about the most common culprits
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I Stopped Spraying Vinegar for Kitchen Ants – This Alternative Natural Method Finally Got Rid of Them for GoodDiscover the natural pest control method experts recommend for getting rid of kitchen ants and helping to stop them from coming back
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How To Stay Cool When Hosting Outside This Summer – 6 Expert Tips for Enjoying the Outdoors, Even on the Hottest Days of the YearHot summer days are inevitable. With these expert recommendations in mind, you and your guests can enjoy the outdoors without feeling uncomfortable
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What Your Clematis Needs in July to Survive Extreme Heat – and Produce More Flowers Later This SummerThese flowering vines need some extra attention in hot weather
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Designers Reveal Why This Farrow & Ball Gray Paint Works in Every Kitchen – It's the Perfect Neutral for a Lived-In Look That Never Looks ColdThis gray-green hue is the versatile kitchen color you've been searching for
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If Your Tomato Plants Are Still Small and Not Flowering, This 1 Natural Feed Will Help Them Put on Growth FastAct fast, as the window to use it may be closing quickly
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This Is the Exact Spot to Grow Star Jasmine for Good Luck, According to Feng Shui – To Invite a Summer of AbundanceWith its fragrant blooms and climbing habit, star jasmine is thought to represent love and prosperity
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'Like Sleeping On a Cloud' − Instantly Elevate Stuffy Dorm Room Sleep Setups with This Affordable, Gel-Infused Mattress TopperIt's temperature-regulating and easy to clean
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Heat-Tolerant Containers Garden Designers Always Plant in July – They'll Keep Your Pots Colorful Into FallThese proven plant palettes look spectacular all summer, even when a heatwave hits
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How to Protect Container Plants From Hot Weather – 5 Ways to Heatwave-Proof Your PatioKeep your container displays lush, hydrated, and thriving through the worst of the summer heat
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People Are Forever Asking Us Where They Should Invest in Their Homes. Our Answer Is Never What They're Expecting: BedtimeWe believe the greatest luxury isn't reserved for special occasions – it's waiting quietly at the end of an ordinary Tuesday
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The Best Benjamin Moore Paints for North-Facing Rooms – Designers Swear That These 4 Colors Will Never Feel Flat or ColdFrom sage greens to off-whites, these are the four best Benjamin Moore paint colors for north-facing rooms
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Do This 2-Minute Job Right Before Your Sunflowers Bloom – for Bigger, Longer-Lasting FlowersSee why a high-potash feed makes a big difference
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7 Plants That Need Extra Water in July – to Keep Them Flowering Through the HeatThese popular garden plants will crave extra water this month
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What to Do With Lantana in July to Maximize Blooms During Summer Heat – and Attract More Butterflies to Your YardLantana is prized for thriving in heat and drought while attracting butterflies and pollinators – these simple July jobs will keep it flowering until fall
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Thinning Seedlings Might Feel Wrong, But It’s the Secret to Bigger Harvests – And Now Is an Ideal Time to Do ItGive your seedlings space for the strongest to survive and thrive
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Your Summer Garden Needs a Different Kind of Bird Feeder – It Keeps Seed Dry, Birds Healthier, and Rats AwayDon't let your bird food spoil in the summer heat
