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3 Easy Ways to Help Hummingbirds Beat the Heat and Stay Cool and Safe in Your Yard This SummerHummingbirds need our help to stay safe in the sun
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How To Create A Desert Garden In A Small Space – 7 Plants to Transform Even the Smallest Courtyard into a Sculptural, Sun-Baked RetreatYou don’t need acres of Arizona wilderness to create a dramatic desert-inspired yard
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Should You Water Your Lawn at Night? Experts Reveal the Truth to Save Your Grass in a HeatwaveIt may seem like a good idea, but watering grass at night might not be the best approach
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The Ultimate Guide to Outdoor Entertaining for a Perfect Summer GatheringFrom styling tips to practical advice, we've compiled a fail-safe guide to getting ready for seamless summer hosting
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7 Plants That Need More Water During a Heatwave – and How to Keep Them Looking Their BestHeatwaves can put even established plants under pressure, and these are the varieties experts recommend checking first when temperatures climb
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What to Do With Your Wisteria in June – to Set It Up for Another Magnificent, Dreamy Display of Blooms Next SpringDon't neglect this essential summer care
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7 Unexpected Pollinators That Are Quietly Improving Our Yards – And How to Help Them ThriveOften dismissed as pests, these creatures are more important than you think
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5 Clever Ways to Keep Your Home Cool This Summer – Including One Trick That Costs Almost NothingFrom smart fans to clever cooling gadgets, these simple investments can help keep your home cooler and more comfortable during increasingly hot summers
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5 Trees Professional Gardeners Would Never Plant in a Yard Again – and the Safer Alternatives to Grow InsteadThe best swaps for thuggish backyard trees
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The Very British Edit: The Hidden Amazon Gems I’m Actually Adding to My Cart for a More Beautiful, Effortless HomeThe best Prime Day purchases aren’t always the obvious ones – these are the chic, under-the-radar finds I’m taking home
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What To Do With Sunflowers in June – To Get Taller Plants, Spectacular Flowers and Maximum ImpactKeep those blooms coming, no matter which variety of sunflower you're growing
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How to Cool a Room With Fans – 5 Expert Tricks That Actually Make a Space Feel Cooler FastAs temperatures soar during the current heatwave, these five expert-approved fan tricks can help cool your home more effectively and make rooms feel noticeably more comfortable without relying on air conditioning
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5 Colors to Make Your Kitchen Look More Expensive in 2026Forget playing it safe – these luxurious kitchen colors are rich, nuanced, and full of personality
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Wave Goodbye to Wrinkled Sheets and Uncomfortable Nights − These Universal-Fit Sheet Holders Are ‘Worth Every Penny’Plus, they're quick and easy to install
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What to Actually Do With Your Salvias in June to Keep Them Flowering All Summer LongA few simple jobs in June, from deadheading to light pruning and staking, can keep salvias flowering for months and looking their best throughout summer
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7 Colors Designers Say Instantly Make a Home Look Cheap – And What To Definitely Use InsteadFrom stark whites to icy grays, some of the most popular paint colors can leave a room feeling flat
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The One Outdoor Kitchen Feature Everyone Regrets Not Adding – It Makes Prep and Cleanup So Much EasierIt's about function and convenience, rather than cutting costs
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Why Your Vegetables Stop Thriving in June – and The Small Changes That Will Restart Growth in No TimeJune can be a surprisingly stressful month for your veg plot, here's how to make it thrive
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The 5 Appliances to Unplug During a Heatwave to Keep Your Home Cooler and Lower Your Energy BillsThe everyday appliances that can add unnecessary heat to your home during a heatwave, and why unplugging them could help keep your space cooler and cut energy waste
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The Solitary Genius Is a Myth – the Most Interesting Design Work is Done Around the Table. This Is How We Learn as Designers – Through DialogueYes, Leonardo was an extraordinary visionary, but he had a dynamic studio of apprentices and artists to help bring his work to life
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How to Keep Your Garage Cool in Hot Weather Without Expensive Air ConditioningSimple, practical fixes to reduce heat buildup, improve airflow, and make your garage more comfortable in hot weather
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What to Do With Coneflowers in June – 6 Jobs Garden Experts Never Skip to Unlock Months of ColorConeflowers are wonderfully low-maintenance, but a little attention in June can mean more flowers, healthier plants, and a garden buzzing with pollinators
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3 Things in Your Garden That Could Be Harming Bees and Butterflies – Fix Them Now for More Wildlife, Flowers and Summer ColorDiscover how to make your yard more pollinator-friendly
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What Your Rambling Rose Needs in June for Bigger Clusters of Beautifully Scented Blooms Until FallEarly summer calls for some light rose maintenance
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The Solstice Ritual That Turns A Simple Wildflower Walk Into A Sensory Garden Experience – and Helps You Reconnect With NatureCelebrate the longest day by connecting with nature and its powerful seasonal offerings
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The Unexpected Kitchen Color Pairings That Designers Say Will Define 2026 and BeyondFrom playful duos to moody combinations, these kitchen color pairings might be unexpected, but they're the answer to a personality-filled kitchen this year
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The $12 OXO Tool Every Stainless Steel Pan Owner Should Have for Foolproof Fried EggsA small but mighty kitchen hero
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My So-Connecticut Life: The Porch Refresh That Marks the Start of Summer at My HouseIn this edition of My So-Connecticut Life, I'm sharing my annual summer porch reset – from the flowers and furnishings I rely on year after year to the patriotic details that inspired this season's look
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This Compact Fruit Is Replacing Apple Trees in Small Gardens – It’s Easier to Grow and Thrives in PotsDiscover why blueberries are the perfect fruit to grow if you're tight on space
