11 Most Fragrant Succulents

In a recent roundup of unique, jaw-droppingly expensive homes, Realtor.com reported that the priciest property is a palatial estate in—where else—Beverly Hills, California. We all know 90210 for Rodeo Drive and its luxury stores, celebrities, fine dining… the list goes on. 1420 Davies Drive is a 21,800-square-foot megamansion situated on top of a 7.8-acre promontory—and it’s on the market for a whopping $87 million.

It is indeed painful to find unwanted plants taking over your carefully curated vegetation. While not all weeds are garden enemies, the ones on this list surely are! Learn to recognize the most common and persistent weeds found in the states, and save your garden from invasion now.

 With over 30,000 species under their belt, it’s no surprise that these special plants emit a range of scents, from spicy to fruity, citrusy to floral, or even nutty and creamy. And some imitate the scents of other blooms like roses and hyacinths! So, we compiled a selection of the best and most fragrant orchids for your home.

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“Impossibly unaffordable” are two words that Californians are probably less than thrilled to hear. In a recent report from Chapman University in Orange, California, and the Frontier Centre of Public Policy (FCPP) in Canada, that’s exactly how four California metros are described. The 2024 edition of Demographia International Housing Affordability shows San Jose, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego listed among the top 10 least affordable housing markets—not just in the United States, but worldwide. 

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Mattresses are difficult to replace—they’re heavy, awkward to carry, and expensive. Plus, it’s nearly impossible to find one that matches your preferred balance of fluffiness and firmness: Once you have a good mattress that you like, it makes sense that you’d want to keep it around for as long as possible. Fortunately, there are ways to make your mattress last a long time without breaking the bank or taking away from your beauty sleep.

Vines and climbers do wonders in sprucing up dull walls, empty fences, bare pathways, and barren entrances. Hence, we’ve curated a selection of plants that produce beautiful blooms and the sweetest scents while climbing up. Check out our list of the best fragrant vines for your garden!

Most of us consider plants to be docile living creatures capable of no harm, but they must also protect themselves from threats while rooted in one place. This list of the most painful plants to touch will reveal their secret weapons of defense.

Pineapple sage is an ornamental herb that I like to include in my container arrangements. It also looks really striking in a garden, especially if it grows to its full size. This edible, shrubby herb can grow up to five feet tall and two to three feet wide! Following a few simple tips for pineapple sage care will ensure a healthy plant that will eventually produce those tubular, red flowers that butterflies, hummingbirds, and all kinds of bees love. Pineapple sage’s slightly fuzzy, oval-shaped leaves release a strong pineapple fragrance when rubbed. Some of the same chemical c