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Marie Flanigan Says This Timeless White Paint Is the Answer for Every Room – 'It's One of Those Rare Whites That Feels at Home Almost Anywhere'Interior designer Marie Flanigan tells Homes & Gardens all about her love for neutrals, specifically, Sherwin-Williams' best-selling white paint, Greek Villa
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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Keep Squirrels Out of the Garden for Good With This Easy-to-Grow Flower They Can't Stand – but You'll Love Its Perfect BloomsHad enough of squirrels digging up your flower beds? Repel them naturally with one beautiful flower
By Jennifer Ebert Published
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Petals & Roots: How to Arrange Garden Roses So They Look Effortlessly Beautiful on Your Summer TableCapture the essence of summer with this simple floral design
By Rachel Bull Published
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How to Grow Watermelon in Pots – 8 Tips to Get Sweet, Juicy Fruits in Small SpacesThe steps to success from planting to harvesting
By Drew Swainston Published
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I Call It the Eureka Moment – When the Solution to a Design Problem Suddenly Becomes Clear, Just When Hope Is on the Verge of Being LostA dozen rough drawings, a fleeting thought, a conversation – all are the groundwork that lead a designer to create a project that's truly magical
By Joan Craig Published
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Tomato Tapping Is the Unconventional Trick to a Bigger, Healthier Crop – Here's How to Do ItIf you want to drastically increase your tomato yield, tapping might just do the trick
By Rachel Bull Published
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This Chic and Discreet Joseph Joseph Laundry Rack Is Ideal for Small Shared Dorms − I've Been Using Mine for Almost Two YearsIt cleverly hides the eyesore of drying garments and folds completely flat for convenient storage
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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8 Moroccan Courtyard Ideas That Will Make Your Backyard Feel Like a Luxury RetreatBring together rich textures, cooling shade, fragrant planting, and handcrafted details to create a space that transports
By Ross Pearson Published
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July is the Perfect Time to Propagate Your Favorite Plants – And Fill Your Garden For Free in 2027Summer cuttings are an easy, reliable way to get lots of new plants for free.
By Drew Swainston Published
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Should You Mow the Lawn in a Heatwave? Experts All Agree to Stop at This TemperatureThe lawn mowing rule every gardener needs to know
By Drew Swainston Published
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Birds and Butterflies Actually Love This One Weed You Keep Removing – Why Stinging Nettles Are the Secret to a Thriving GardenYou can even use them in the kitchen
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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The Ultimate Dorm Room Checklist − 7 Essential Categories to Make the Space Your OwnEverything you need for sleeping, showering, cooking, cleaning, eating, storage, and laundry
By Ottilie Blackhall Last updated
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Forget Stark White – Why ‘Nature-Merged’ Exterior Colors are the Key to Curb Appeal in 2026Experts reveal their top exterior colors for creating timeless nature-merged homes that sit in harmony with their surroundings
By Pippa Blenkinsop Published
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This Striking Blue Plant Will Keep Your Patio Looking Lively During a Heatwave – It's Drought-Tolerant and Loves to Be IgnoredEryngium's vibrant hues will wow your guests all summer long
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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Amazon Sells Clever Wall Hooks That Instantly Add Storage to Small Rooms – Without Damaging the WallsI swore by them throughout my time at college, and still do four years after graduating
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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Nothing I Tried Stopped Gnats Until I Made These 5 Changes – My Houseplants Have Been Pest-Free Ever SinceAlthough harmless, fungus gnats can be a nuisance and will multiply quickly if you don't act fast
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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Why July is Actually the Perfect Time to Plant These 7 Unstoppable, Heat-Loving PerennialsThese resilient perennials thrive in heat, shrug off dry spells, and prove that even a July planting can lead to spectacular borders
By Ross Pearson Published
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This 1 Thing Can Revive Struggling Lawns in Hot Summers – And Turn Brown Grass Back to Vibrant GreenA lawn wetting agent can revive small patches or entire lawns
By Drew Swainston Published
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How to Water Lavender in Extreme Heat to Keep It Blooming Beautifully All SummerWatering advice to keep plants healthy and flowering all summer
By Drew Swainston Published
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7 Drought-Tolerant Plants To Grow Instead Of Hydrangeas For A Lower-Maintenance Summer GardenYou'll use a lot less water by growing these alternatives
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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I've Tested Hundreds of White Paint Colors – These Are the Five I Use Again and AgainAfter designing homes across the country, these are the whites I trust most – and why each one earns a place in my projects
By Molly Kidd Published
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5 Houseplants That Can Actually Help to Keep Your House Naturally Cool as the Heat Dome PersistsIndoor plants really can cool air temperatures through transpiration
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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The Designer Trick for Mixing Wood Tones in a Kitchen – And How to Make It Look Cohesive, Not ChaoticThe secret? It all comes back to undertones
By Molly Malsom Published
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What To Do With Wisteria In July – The 5 Summer Jobs To Help It Thrive During A HeatwaveA few simple July tasks will help your wisteria cope with extreme summer heat and produce a stronger display of blooms next spring
By Jennifer Ebert Published
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Amazon's Clever $36 Storage System Instantly Doubles Closet Space in Small Bedrooms and DormsIt's quick and easy to install with no screws or fixtures required
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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6 Patio Plants To Add In July For An Instant Luxury Garden UpgradeFrom elegant foliage to exuberant flowering plants, these beauties will instantly elevate your outdoor space
By Jacky Parker Published
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How to Water Your Garden in a Heatwave – And What Not to Do to Save Your PlantsKeep your plants healthy even when temperatures spike
By Drew Swainston Published
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Laundry Experts Reveal 6 Reasons You Should Think Twice Before Drying Clothes Outside This SummerDrying clothes on an outdoor clothesline can save energy and be gentler on fabrics than using the dryer. But depending on the weather, pollen count, and even where you live, laundry professionals say it isn't always the best choice
By Jennifer Ebert Published
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6 Unusual and Low Effort Fragrant Flowers That Will Make Your Patio Smell IncredibleCreate a scented flower-filled space for entertaining this summer that will set your garden apart
By Sarah Wilson Published
