Latest articles by Jennifer Ebert
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Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey’s 'Picture-Perfect' Pool Looks Like a Mediterranean Resort Thanks to These Stunning Landscaping DetailsRobert Downey Jr.'s pool area shows how to make a swimming pool blend seamlessly into the landscape
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What to Do With a Thanksgiving Cactus in August Before It’s Too Late to Create a Fuller, Flower-Filled Holiday DisplayAugust is the turning point for Thanksgiving cactus care – make these simple adjustments now to help your plant bloom beautifully around Thanksgiving
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Robert Downey Jr.'s Garden Is A Masterclass In Shade And Privacy – And It's Surprisingly Easy To RecreateRobert Downey Jr.'s landscape designer used native, drought-tolerant plants and strategically placed panels to create a private, shaded garden
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The Very British Edit: A European Summer Doesn’t Have to End at the Airport – These Are the Pieces That Keep the Feeling AliveInspired by my travels across Europe, I’ve curated beautiful details, rich textures, and timeless treasures that capture the spirit of the season – bringing that holiday feeling into your home, without you ever having to leave the sofa
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Martha Stewart’s ’90s Lily Pond Lane Home Is Inspiring the Color Trend Designers Predict Will Take Over 2027This tangerine shade is having a major design moment, making its way into our homes as the perfect choice for dopamine decorating
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What to Do With Dahlias in August – 7 Jobs for Bigger Blooms That Last Until FrostA few minutes of care each week will keep dahlias healthy, encourage continuous blooms, and help your plants put on their best display right through to the first frost
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What Your Christmas Cactus Actually Needs in August to Reward You With Stunning Blooms in December 2026August is a crucial month for Christmas cactus care. A few simple changes now can encourage healthier growth and set your plant up for a spectacular display of blooms later in the year.
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IKEA's $20 Dish Rack Solved My Biggest Small Kitchen Frustration – and It Frees Up Valuable Counter SpaceIKEA’s LILLHAVET multifunctional dish rack can sit over the sink or on the countertop, making it a clever solution for drying dishes without sacrificing valuable kitchen workspace
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Your Hydrangeas Are Turning Green – Here's Why It Isn't Actually Bad NewsIf your hydrangea blooms are shifting from blue, pink, or white to green, don’t worry – this natural color change can be part of the plant’s seasonal beauty
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The Very British Edit: The Best Garden Parties Aren't About the Menu – They're About Creating a Table No One Wants to LeaveSet the scene for long lunches and sunset suppers with timeless tabletop pieces inspired by classic garden parties
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I Moved My Bird Bath to This One Spot in My Garden – Days Later, It Was Full of Robins, Finches and SongbirdsA simple change to where I placed my bird bath brought noticeably more activity to my garden, and it’s the one location I now recommend for attracting more feathered visitors
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ALDI Just Launched an Extendable Clothes Dryer – It Folds Away in Seconds and Makes Small Space Laundry So Much EasierThis clever drying rack expands when you need it and neatly folds flat when laundry day is over, making it ideal for compact laundry rooms, apartments, and busy family homes
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What to Do With Pothos in July – 7 Simple Jobs for Fuller Leaves, Longer Vines, and Healthier GrowthA few seasonal maintenance tasks will help your pothos produce healthier vines, lusher foliage, and stronger growth through the hottest months of the year
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This Beautiful Fragrant Flower Could Help Keep Mosquitoes Away From Your Yard – and 'It’s One of the Easiest Plants to Grow'Lavender adds effortless color, fragrance, and cottage garden charm while helping make outdoor spaces less appealing to mosquitoes
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I've Discovered a $3 Kitchen Spice Could Keep Squirrels Out of Your Garden for Good – and It’s Already in Your PantryCayenne pepper is a simple, natural deterrent that squirrels dislike for its strong scent and spicy taste – and pest control experts say it can help protect bulbs, fruit, and bird feeders
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5 Scents Rats and Mice Hate – and One Will Leave Your Home Smelling Better Than BeforeThese common household scents could help make your home less appealing to unwanted rodent visitors
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ALDI’s New $4.99 Storage Container Is the Fridge Organization Hero That Makes Every Shelf Look BetterThis versatile organizer is designed to keep your refrigerator tidy, but its simple, stylish design makes it useful throughout the home
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Joanna Gaines’ Garden Patio Color Scheme Is the Prettiest We’ve Seen – and It’s an Easy Way to Make Any Outdoor Space Feel More ElegantBring this on-trend shade into your garden for a delicate, elegant scheme that feels effortlessly grown-up
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7 Flowers to Plant Around Your Bird Bath to Create a Joyful Backyard Sanctuary That Birds, Bees, and Butterflies Will LoveA quiet water feature is nice, but surrounding it with the right blooms changes everything
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The Very British Edit: We’re Always Looking for What’s New – But It’s the Nostalgic Pieces That Make Our Homes Feel Like OursThe rattan, wicker, and woven furniture pieces bring back the relaxed beauty of seventies summers – and why this nostalgic look still feels so timeless today
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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.
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I Stopped Spraying Vinegar for Kitchen Ants – This Alternative Natural Method Finally Got Rid of Them for GoodDiscover the natural pest control method experts recommend for getting rid of kitchen ants and helping to stop them from coming back
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What to Do With Lantana in July to Maximize Blooms During Summer Heat – and Attract More Butterflies to Your YardLantana is prized for thriving in heat and drought while attracting butterflies and pollinators – these simple July jobs will keep it flowering until fall
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Josh Brolin's California Home Is a Creative Blueprint for Curating Vintage Treasures and Mismatched Decor – It's a Treasure TroveDesigned by Pierce & Ward, the actor's living room proves that 'more is more' when it comes to injecting authentic character into your home
