Spruce Ideas, Tips & Guides

When decorating for the holidays, it can be tempting to buy new decorations to deck out your home only for them to be thrown out the year after because they no longer fit your personal tastes. We asked pros to share their favorite budget-friendly holiday decorating tips, so you can still have a festive home for way less.

Welcome the holidays without completely compromising your space to all things red, white, and green. We asked minimalist interior designers for their best tips on subtly decorating your home for the holidays so you can create holiday cheer without overdoing it.

If 2023 was the era of maximalist kitchens, 2024 is taking a decidedly softer approach—but one that still offers plenty of eye candy. 

Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, these easy and fun DIY Fall Terrarium Ideas will make your room feel super cozy. Scroll down to discover the magic of fall in a jar!

If 2022 started the rise of the green kitchen, then a recent report by Living Spaces can officially credit 2023 as the year of the green living room. 

There is a reason that fall brings on what’s affectionately known as «sweater weather.» This is the perfect season for layering, after all—and turns out, layering is designers' favorite styling trick to get things warm and toasty at home.

Kitchen islands are notoriously sparse spaces because they are often used as extra workspace in the kitchen for prepping meals. Plus, with just a few inches of elbow room on either side of the island top and bottom, it may often be difficult to decorate this smaller space.

If you're a lover of Halloween and all things scary, you may be prepping your home to celebrate the holiday. While searching for Halloween decorations, don't overlook one of the best decorations to have in your home for the holiday and year-round: plants.

Have a look at the Best Norway Spruce Bonsai Pictures that will surely tempt you to add them to your plant collection!

This list of the Best Outdoor Christmas Plants, with their beauty and colors, is precisely what you need to uplift your home garden with Christmas vibes this winter.

Our curated collection ofMounted Staghorn Fern Ideas invites you on a captivating journey, exploring innovative ways to bring the enchanting allure of ferns into your home. From rustic wooden plaques adorned with vibrant green antlers to burlap-wrapped wonders exuding earthy charm, we have it all!

 Why settle for a generic TV stand when you can create a functional and stylish centerpiece for your living space? Transforming a dresser into a TV stand not only gives you a chance to exercise your creativity but also opens up a world of storage possibilities that most off-the-shelf options can’t match. Read on to discover the best DIY Dresser as a TV Stand Ideas!

The Home Edit seems to be able to make any space look good. A box of cords, reno tools, the pet supplies—it's clean, organized, and often color coded in the shades of the rainbow.

Whether you're a longtime plant parent or are just beginning to introduce some green friends into your home, it's worth knowing which indoor houseplants deserve your attention.

While spring cleaning gets all the glory, here at The Spruce, we believe in consistent decluttering sessions. It’s much easier to keep on top of clutter with regular cleanouts, and this is especially true if your primary goal is to maintain a minimalist aesthetic at home.

Are you tired of constantly spilling water and dirt on your floors and surfaces when you water your plants? Look no further than these DIY Plant Saucer Ideas! These simple and fun projects not only help contain any mess but can also add a touch of creativity to your indoor or outdoor plant display.

Looking to elevate your indoor gardening game? Discover a range of ingeniousIndoor Plant Stands for Multiple Plants Ideas! These stylish and functional stands not only showcase your beloved green companions but also infuse your home with nature’s charm. Whether you prefer minimalist designs or bohemian-inspired displays, there’s a plant stand idea to suit every aesthetic.

We are huge fans of great laundry hacks at The Spruce, and we especially love reusing household items as easy, effective additions to your machine. This is especially true if they can replace harsh chemicals, or lessen the amount of product needed to get a load of laundry smelling great and feeling fresh.

Whether you work from home full time, have a hybrid schedule, or just like to have a designated space for doing home paperwork, creating an organized home office doesn't have to come at the expense of your sense of style—just ask Bobby Berk.

Whether you’re looking to make a statement or need something to spruce up the space, these stunning Houseplants in Water Centerpiece Ideas are exactly what you need.

Using wallpaper to update your space brings in patterns and textures that plain old paint just can’t match. Especially with numerous peel-and-stick wallpaper options, you have various designs you can choose from without having to fully commit for years.

Decorating for fall can go far beyond pumpkins and plaid. It's the season of rich textures, warm colors, and nubby knits. It's when you can layer enthusiastically, embracing your inner cottage dweller while happily sipping on your pumpkin spice latte.

Joan Galloway is sharing the most recent phase of her gardening life with us today.

A new year is just around the corner and paint brands have already started announcing their colors of the year. Color, whether through paint or decor, is the simplest way to evoke a feeling in a room. These colors range from traditional to truly unexpected, setting the bar for just how creative we can be in our homes. Whether you're looking for tones that evoke tranquility and calm, or just want to spice things up with something unexpected, The Spruce has got you covered.

First found in the United States in 1879, Zimmerman pine moth (Dioryctria zimmermani) is a small gray insect with zigzag lines of red and gray and a wingspan of 1 to 1½ inches. The adult moths are rarely seen, as they are active only at night. Females lay 20 to 30 eggs that are cream colored at first and then turn brown as they develop. These are laid under the bark near the wounds created by their boring into the tree. When hatched, the larvae grow into brown-headed ¾-inch-long caterpillars with bodies that vary from pink to green and are covered with black spots. Wintering over at the end of tunnels bored under the bark, they emerge in late spring to continue their life cycle.

It’s that time of year again! The much-anticipated listener question and answer episode. Carol and Danielle look forward to this special episode (sometimes TWO episodes) because it allows them to offer real-life advice for the plant and garden design issues that are troubling all of you out there in the podcast universe. This time, we got a slew of great questions via email and social media and we’re going to do our best to get through as many as possible. The inquiries included advice on planting under trees, attracting hummingbirds, and info about what garden tasks we’re tackling during the dog days of summer. Tune in to see if we fielded your question, or if someone else’s problem spot is something you can relate to.

Outdoor Christmas trees can be stopped from blowing over through various means, like planning the tree’s location to securing it in its position. Keeping the tree as stationary as possible without it toppling over will help it remain pristine and gorgeous throughout the holiday season. 

Commonly known as the dumb cane, dieffenbachia is the perfect houseplant that can thrive on neglect! The large, variegated broad leaves with bright colors can spruce up any home decor! Apart from appearance, there are several other Dieffenbachia Benefits discussed below!

From the National Christmas Tree Federation ‘For Christmas trees, overall color of Norway spruce is fair to excellent, but needle retention is considered poor unless the trees are cut fresh and kept properly watered. Growth during the first 10 years after field planting is relatively slow and 8 to 11 years are required to grow a 6-7 foot tree.’Above in the public domain because its copyright has expired

It is mid July and the Roses have performed very well with an abundance of flower, scent and leaf growth. With the June flush over here are some quick tips to boost your Roses for the rest of the season.

Our series of tree reviews covers exotics and UK trees with a few specials thrown in. Each separate post covers;

I am not thinking of a Spruce conifer but an early smarten up and tidy of your garden. Here are some instant and relatively easy wins.

The dew on the spiders web doesn’t worry what the plant is called conifer, Picia or a more exotic variety (I have lost the label and there are many Picias to pick from). What the spider will be interested in is the type of insect attracted to the plant and thereby the web.

Here are the Best Planters with Lavender Ideas that will help you showcase this gorgeous plant in all its glory. From classic patio planters pots to creative tea cups, we’ve got you covered!

While gardening, people often stick to the classic, tried-and-true plants we all know and love. But, with endless available options, all of us are missing out on some blooms in bright yellow and purple hues that would add character and charm to our landscapes. 

Everyone loves a relaxing day at the beach, but if there’s one thing beach-goers can collectively agree on, it’s that no one loves the post-beach day laundry. Post-beach washing has a bad reputation thanks to the buildup of sand and saltwater in clothes, towels, and even skin.