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What to Do With Your Birdbath in August – Clean It Now for Healthier, Happier BirdsIt's been a long hot summer so there's never been a more important time to help birds in August
By Sarah Wilson Published
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IKEA's NÄSTABERG Mattress Topper 'Turns an Average Mattress Into a Divine One' – Its Reversible Design Is Made for Changing SeasonsPlus, it's super easy to wash
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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The One Plant to Grow Now for Migrating Hummingbirds – It's Drought-Tolerant, Aromatic, and Blooms Until FrostMexican bush sage provides vital nectar for these charming birds in late summer
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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Move Over, Barbie Pink – These 4 Benjamin Moore Pink Paint Colors Are Replacing It as the Next Big Trend for 2027It’s romantic, versatile, and surprisingly easy to work into your existing decor
By Jennifer Ebert Published
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Brooklinen’s Washed European Linen Quilt Adds Warmth Without Weight for Effortless Fall LayeringTransition your sleep space with the seasons
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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When Not to Water a New Lawn – Experts Reveal 5 Reasons to Put the Sprinkler AwayKnowing when not to water helps to keep your new lawn healthy
By Drew Swainston Published
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What's in my BootPresented by Land Rover Discovery
What a Gardens Editor Packs for Long Country Walks
By Rachel Bull Published
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The One Thing Pro Gardeners Do in August to Keep Their Borders Looking Fresh Until Fall – And Most People Forget About ItRemoving seed heads now can make or break your late-summer display
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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8 Plants To Prune In August To Keep Late-Summer Flowers Blooming and Your Yard Looking FreshA few well-judged cuts now will stop the back yard becoming a botanical game of Jenga
By Ross Pearson Published
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I’m Not Ready to Give Up BBQ Season – This $39 IKEA Cast Iron Grill Pan Gives Me Charred Vegetables Without the Weather StressYou'll have to be quick, it won't stay in stock for long
By Chiana Dickson Published
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7 Ways To Help Monarch Butterflies In August – What Your Garden Needs To Support This Rare, Migratory SpeciesLearn the best plants and features to add to your yard
By Jill Morgan Published
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Sow These Grasses for a Drought-Tolerant Lawn That Looks Great Even in the HeatDiscover the top warm-season and cool-season grasses for a drought-tolerant lawn
By Drew Swainston Published
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Layering Pattern Is The Secret to Rooms That Never Feel Boring – But There Are So Many Ways You Can Go WrongThe next time you're hesitating between the floral and the stripe, stop trying to decide. Pick both – but get the conversation between them just right
By Ashley Montgomery Published
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This $11 Must-Have Protects Your Grill From Pests, Mold, and Rust Over Winter – It's the Quick Fix That Saves Hours of Work Next SummerIt takes more than a good cover to protect over winter
By Chiana Dickson Published
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Effortlessly Banish Bad Entryway Odors With This Non-Toxic Pantry Staple − It Leaves a 'Comforting Aroma' That's Perfect for FallIt neutralizes odors rather than just covering them, fragrance experts assure
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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3 Gardening Jobs You Can Definitely Stop Doing in August For an Easier Late-Season BackyardThings are starting to wind down in the garden
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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Where to Hang a Hummingbird Feeder To See More of These Whimsical Creatures in Your YardCreate a wildlife-friendly feeding station for these beautiful birds
By Rachel Bull Published
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What to Do With Pumpkins in August for Bigger, Healthier Fruits This Fall5 jobs for August that’ll guarantee you perfect pumpkins
By Drew Swainston Published
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What Your Crape Myrtle Actually Needs This August for Longer-Lasting Flowers and Healthy Growth6 things to do now for healthy shrubs after a prolonged dry spell
By Ellen Wells Published
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Joanna Gaines’ Tiny Bathroom Is Proof That Small Spaces Can Handle Big Color ChoicesThe designer’s dark and dramatic approach shows how a small room can be the perfect canvas for trying something unexpected
By Jennifer Ebert Published
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Back-to-School Lunches Just Got Easier With IKEA's $5 Non-Toxic Bento Boxes – Shoppers Call Them 'Perfect'From prep and storage to reheating and eating, these divided storage boxes do it all
By Chiana Dickson Published
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Plants Struggling After the Heatwave? Here’s How to Revive Them – and Why More Water Isn’t Always the AnswerA gardening expert reveals how to nurture your stressed plants back to good health
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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The Very British Edit: I’m Done Chasing Interior Trends – These Are the Pieces I Want to Keep ForeverI’m taking a slower approach to decorating, choosing beautifully made pieces to collect over time rather than constantly replacing them when the next trend comes along
By Jennifer Ebert Published
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This $10 Watering Tool Saves You So Much Time – You Can Water Two Parts of the Garden at OnceA hose splitter turns one tap into two outlets – what will you use yours for?
By Drew Swainston Published
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We Need to Rethink the Kitchen's Purpose: I Don’t Want One That Masquerades As a Sitting Room. I Want a Proper KitchenNot every room needs to multitask. The best ones never have
By Bryan Graybill Published
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Dahlias Stopped Flowering? 3 Simple Ways to Revive Them and Get Sensational Blooms Back Before FallIt's all about consistent care when it comes to keeping dahlias blooming
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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If Your Garden Looks Scorched After Summer Heat, Try These 5 Ways to Bring It Back to LifeYour garden doesn't have to look brown for the rest of summer
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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These 6 Plants Don't Need You to Water Them – and Still Bring Effortless Color in the Hottest MonthsWhile every plant needs watering during its first season, these seven resilient species thrive through heat and drought with remarkably little fuss
By Thomas Rutter Published
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August Is the Perfect Time to Put Down Compost – and Here’s the Best Way to Do ItExperts all agree that compost offers valuable benefits as a top dressing this month
By Drew Swainston Published
