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Instantly Refresh Your Yard for Spring with These 2 Designer Color Tricks

Introducing fresh colors into your yard will give it a beautiful glow up for the season

By Helen Cross Published 27 March 26

What to Do With an Orchid in April – 5 Crucial Tasks for large, Tropical Blooms and Vigorous Growth

Now is the time to carry out essential checks to help your orchid thrive in spring

By Martha Davies Published 27 March 26

What Nobody Tells You About Open Kitchen Shelving – And Why You Might Need To Avoid It In Your Design

Open shelving may add personality to kitchens, but it can also look cluttered. Here's how to decide if it's the right choice for your design.

By Molly Malsom Published 27 March 26

5 Hardy April Vegetables You Can Plant Now – They'll Survive Downpours, Drought, and Even a False Spring

We reveal 5 of the easiest, most resilient vegetables to plant in April

By Drew Swainston Published 27 March 26

What to Do With Potatoes in April – 5 Crucial Steps of Prepping and Planting for the Best Crops

Vital April tasks to guarantee top harvests

By Drew Swainston Published 26 March 26

The 5 Farrow & Ball Shades Designers Always Use to Brighten Small Kitchens

Small kitchens are the perfect spaces to have fun with color, and these Farrow & Ball shades add character while still feeling timeless

By Emily Moorman Published 26 March 26

The 5 Design Decisions That Shape Every Home I Create – And Why They Matter From the Start

Although no two projects are the same, they all start out with me looking at them the same way

By Katie Harbison Published 26 March 26

How to Wake Up a Lawn in Spring Without Over-Fertilizing – In 4 Simple, Seasonal Steps

Ease your way to a beautiful green lawn

By Francesca Clarke Published 26 March 26

What to Do with Your ZZ Plant in March – 6 Simple Steps for Stronger, Healthier Growth

The simple march care steps that keep your ZZ plant looking glossy, sculptural, and quietly thriving

By Jennifer Ebert Published 26 March 26

The Spring Security Reset: 5 Front Porch Upgrades for a Safer Spring

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As outdoor activity increases, protect your front porch with these five simple additions to secure your front door deliveries

By Dan Fauzi Published 25 March 26

The Stress-Free Garden Makeover: Home Tech Upgrades You Can Actually Do in a Weekend

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Three ways to elevate your yard in minutes

By Tenielle Jordison Published 25 March 26

3 Secrets to Smarter Hosting in 2026 – The Backyard Details Hosts Don’t Talk About But Always Have

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Discover quiet upgrades to make your garden parties effortless

By Tenielle Jordison Published 25 March 26

This Is the Ideal Soil Temperature to Start Spring Lawn Care – And What to Do When It Hits

Discover the optimum lawn temperature for feeding, overseeding, mowing, and more

By Drew Swainston Published 25 March 26

The Banquette Trend Is Taking Over Kitchens, But Is It Actually a Functional Nightmare?

Interior designers weigh up the pros and cons, and advise on when you should and shouldn't choose a kitchen banquette

By Molly Malsom Published 25 March 26

5 Shade-Loving Plants That Hummingbirds Can’t Resist – To Fill Your Yard With Wildlife and Color

Encourage these feathered friends into your yard with these expert-approved picks

By Holly Crossley Published 25 March 26

This 3-Inch Edging Rule Is a Fail-Safe Way to Keep Grass Out of Your Garden Borders – Do It Now for a Neat Spring Lawn

Garden pros say it's easy to maintain, too

By Annette Warren Published 25 March 26

I Always Swap to This $69 IKEA Comforter Every Spring – It's Soft, Lightweight, and Has Washed Well for 5 Years

And, the fun yet subtle design is perfect for switching up your space for warmer weather

By Ottilie Blackhall Published 25 March 26

Joseph Joseph’s Non-Toxic Cutting Board Trio Is the Sleek $36 Upgrade for Your Harmful Plastic One – And It Easily Hides Out of Sight

It's dishwasher safe and free of 'forever chemicals' that can leach into food

By Punteha van Terheyden Published 25 March 26

I Nearly Caused a Fire In My Kitchen With My Air Fryer Placement – Here's the Key Lesson To Learn From My Blunder

I was lucky that only the front of my microwave melted. Here's how to avoid the same in your kitchen

By Chiana Dickson Published 24 March 26

4 Common Materials That Could Be Harming Your Backyard Birds – And What to Provide Instead

From dryer lint to loose yarn, these damaging materials could be hiding in plain sight

By Martha Davies Published 24 March 26

Anthropologie’s New Non-Toxic Easter Baking Dishes are the Ultimate Oven-to-Table Upgrade – And They're Selling Out Fast

It's on a limited-time sale right now, so snap it up before it's gone

By Chiana Dickson Published 24 March 26

The Small Decor Reset I Do Every Year That Completely Transforms My Home

I’ve found that even the smallest spring refresh can completely transform how my home feels – and how I feel in it

By Zoë Feldman Published 24 March 26

This One Shrub Brings Year-Round Color and Wildlife to Small Spaces – 5 Steps to Growing Ninebark in Pots

Compact varieties of ninebark are perfect low-maintenance native plants for pots

By Drew Swainston Published 24 March 26

Have You Heard of Room Contouring? It’s a Simple Paint Technique That Can Cure Your Room’s Awkward Proportions

Here's everything you need to know about this clever paint technique that can trick the eye into perceiving rooms in a more flattering way

By Emily Moorman Published 24 March 26

Most Gardeners Ignore This Clutter – But it Could Cost You Spring Color

Clearing even one of these five spots can rejuvenate your yard

By Jill Morgan Published 24 March 26

Why Testing Your Lawn’s Soil This Month Will Be the Key to Better Grass This Summer

It can save you from wasting money on the wrong fertilizer, too

By Drew Swainston Published 23 March 26

Check Your Attic – These 4 Vintage Finds Could Secretly Be Boosting Your Home’s Value

As buyers grow more design-savvy, it’s the vintage pieces with patina and provenance that are quietly boosting a home’s appeal – and its price tag

By Chloe Frost-Smith Published 23 March 26