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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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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
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Shrubs You Should Never Prune in August – Or Risk Losing Next Year's BloomsDiscover which shrubs to leave alone in late summer
By Edward Bowring Published
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What to Do With a Thanksgiving Cactus in August Before It’s Too Late to Create a Fuller, Flower-Filled Holiday DisplayAugust is the turning point for Thanksgiving cactus care – make these simple adjustments now to help your plant bloom beautifully around Thanksgiving
By Jennifer Ebert Published
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If You Want to Add More Character to Your Countertops, Designers Say These 5 Antiques Are the AnswerFrom framed artworks to charming vessels and pottery, these are the antique kitchen pieces designers say will instantly add character to your countertops
By Molly Malsom Published
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IKEA’s STICKAT Bed Pocket Is the Dorm Room Essential I Wish I’d Had for Easy, Affordable OrganizationThis new launch is a small space game-changer
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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9 Sunroom Window Treatment Ideas That Balance Light, Privacy, and StyleNatural light is only half the story. These designer-approved window treatments make a sunroom feel softer, cooler, and more inviting without sacrificing the view
By Chloe Frost-Smith Last updated
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Tomato Plants Being Eaten Overnight? Tomato Hornworms Could Be to Blame – Here's How to Stop ThemA second generation of tomato hornworms strikes in mid-to-late summer
By Drew Swainston Published
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What's Replacing Gray Kitchens? The Unexpected Alternative That Brings Warmth and Personality to Your Cooking SpaceIt's out with cold shades of gray, and in with soft, muted yellows
By Molly Malsom Published
