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Keep Yellowjackets Away From Your Patio All Summer With 1 Easy-to-Grow Herb That They Hate, But You'll LoveYellowjackets can't stand the strong smell of mint
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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What to Do With Your Poinsettia in July – This Quick Summer Reset Will Give You an Even Bigger, Brighter Christmas DisplayIt's also a great time to propagate these beauties for holiday gifts
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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You'd Never Guess This Stylish Garden Accent Is a Mosquito Coil Holder – It's the Prettiest Way to Keep Bugs at BayDeterring pests never looked more designer
By Drew Swainston Published
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IKEA’s $25 Airtight Food Container Set Is Making Back-to-School Snack Prep Easier – and Replacing Pricey Glass StorageIt's the affordable upgrade that helps you save in the long run
By Chiana Dickson Published
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Keep Potted Plants Blooming Into Fall With This Quick and Easy July CheckHot temps can leave our summer blooms looking tired, but it's not time to give up on them yet
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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Experts Reveal the Tell-Tale Signs Your Apricots Are Perfectly Ripe and Ready to PickPlus how to harvest apricots safely and avoid damaging the delicate fruits
By Drew Swainston Published
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How to Create a Formal Garden in a Small Space – 7 Plants Designers Swear ByCreate an elegant formal garden in a small yard with our top plant picks
By Francesca Clarke Published
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The Most Successful Interiors Are Decorated with the Artifacts We Collect – They Tell Our Story and Make a House a HomeGiving room to photographs, objects acquired on our travels, inherited furniture, and art is not just about how they look, but what they mean to us
By Lori Weitzner Published
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What to Do With Delphiniums in July – 5 Simple Jobs That Keep These Cottage Garden Favorites Flowering for LongerKeep your delphiniums blooming through summer with these simple July care tips, from deadheading and watering to protecting plants during heatwaves.
By Jennifer Ebert Published
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7 Unexpected Ways to Reuse Household Water in the Yard When Your Rain Barrels Run DryYou'll be surprised by how much everyday water you can recycle
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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Move Over Walk-In Pantries – Baker's Kitchens Are the New (Old) Luxury Must-Have for Passionate Home CooksAnd they're more versatile than you might think
By Molly Malsom Published
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The 30-Second Eggplant Trick That Will Reward You With a Better Harvest This SummerIt may feel counterintuitive, but it's time to pinch out the tips
By Drew Swainston Published
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Midsummer Pruning Can Do More Harm Than Good – 5 Plants to Never Prune in JulyKeep your plants healthy and guarantee great displays next year
By Drew Swainston Published
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This Expensive-Looking $10 Incense Holder Makes Your Home Feel Like a Spa – and Keeps Ash Off Every SurfaceScent spaces without damaging countertops
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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What to Do With Your Fiddle Leaf Fig in July for a Fuller, Healthier Plant and Glossier LeavesIt's time to feed, prune, and give its foliage some TLC
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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5 Small Garden Mistakes That Leave Your Outdoor Space Looking Cramped – And the Simple Tricks to Make it Feel Twice as BigYou can't make a small garden bigger but you can easily make it feel more spacious
By Sarah Wilson Published
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Take Leaf Cuttings From These 5 Plants in July – and Get Dozens of Free Plants by FallCuttings root reliably when plants are actively growing in summer
By Drew Swainston Published
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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
By Kaitlin Madden Published
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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
By Jill Morgan Published
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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
By Drew Swainston Published
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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
By Molly Malsom Published
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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
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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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
By Edward Bowring Published
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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
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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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
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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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
By Molly Malsom Published
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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
By Drew Swainston Published
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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
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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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
By Ellen Wells Published
