Fall planting isn’t just possible, it’s often preferable. Cooler temperatures reduce stress on new plants, and soil still holds warmth from summer, giving roots time to establish before winter. Many garden centers continue stocking hardy annuals and perennials well into the season, especially varieties bred to tolerate light frost or thrive in transitional weather. If …
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It’s autumn, your neighbor’s yard has turned into a leaf graveyard, and the squirrels are sizing up your leftover tomatoes. You, on the other hand, are in an epic stand-off with your rake: To clean, or not to clean? If your garden starts looking like Mother Nature hit “reset” a little too hard, you might …
When the days get shorter and colder, it’s easy to feel disconnected from the outdoors. You spend more time curled up inside, missing the vibrant green of summer. But just because your garden is slumbering under a blanket of frost doesn’t mean your home can’t have a touch of nature’s calm. Bringing natural elements indoors …
The world needs kindness now more than ever, and being nice is a good thing. Everyone cherishes someone willing to go the extra mile for others. Unfortunately, being overly nice in personal and professional settings can potentially hinder relationships. There’s a fine line between being genuinely compassionate and being so nice that it negatively affects …
Fall is prime time for flexing your creativity with container gardening. As summer blooms start packing their bags, autumn offers its own parade of colors and textures: rich mums, deep purple grasses, spiky kale, and more, all ready to put on a show. Swapping out tired summer petals for bold, cool-weather plants is a chance …
When the summer greens start to fade and there’s a chill in the air, plant parents know what’s coming. It’s time to figure out what to do with all those happy container plants that have been living their best life on your porch or patio. While some are tough enough to handle the cold, many …
White flowers bring a unique elegance and serenity to any garden. They can brighten up shady corners, create a stunning contrast against vibrant colors, and even seem to glow in the moonlight. A garden filled with white blooms offers a classic, timeless look that feels both sophisticated and calming. If you’re looking to add a …
Decorating your home is a great way to show off your unique personality, but it can be a challenge to find unique pieces that truly bring a room to life. While paint, pillows, and prints are great, there’s another way to introduce vibrant color and organic texture: houseplants! Long gone are the days when indoor …
We should be displaying our garden produce the way hunters display deer heads. Pulling a humongous carrot from your own garden is no small feat. However, trying to figure out what to do with 40 pounds of carrots at the end of the season is a different kind of insanity. Before you start force-feeding carrots …
Ready to give your home a glow-up without running up your credit card? Here’s a little secret: many upper-class habits have nothing to do with fancy décor, secret housekeepers, or splurging on marble anything. They’re rooted in ordinary routines that anyone can adopt, ones that make your home and garden a soft place to land …