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16.09.2024 - 15:14 / bhg.com / Christianna Silva
Dane Tashima
If you feel like there's a «core» for each season, you're right: We've seen romcomcore take over in the spring, tomatocore in the summer, cowgirlcore during Beyonce's album rollout. And while pumpkin spice is probably one of the first things that comes to mind when considering the fall months, this autumn's (apple) core is taking a sweeter turn.
Google searches for apple crisp increased by 56% in the last week, and that's not out of nowhere. Apples have always been one of the most iconic attributes to fall, and the new range of Apple Crisp drinks at Starbucks has confirmed it as a favorite flavor. It smells amazing, tastes amazing, and the colors look amazing. What more could you want?
Since apple crisp is taking over the beverage and scent world, it only makes sense to lean into it for home decor too—you just have to channel the same warmth, comfort, coziness, and earthiness the treat brings.
According to Cassandra Leisz, creative director of Ruggable, all you need to do to encapsulate apple crisp core is «focus on warm, inviting colors such as red, yellow, orange and deep brown.» She also recommends adding soft textures like plushy cushions and cozy blankets—or even a couple of dried twigs, red and orange leaves, and pine cones from your yard to use as centerpieces or decoration on your mantel.
«In larger rooms with big floor space, adding a patterned rug in rich reds, browns or creams is a great way to transform the space with rustic charm and autumnal palettes,» she says.
Werner Straube
As for lighting, you want to go with a peaceful, autumnal glow—which you likely already gravitate toward in the fall. Add some warm ambiance with lamps, color-changing bulbs, candles galore, and a dimmer or two if you can
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Jason Donnelly
Want to make hummingbirds see red? Plant a firebush in your garden. Also called scarlet bush, it is not only among the easiest of plants to grow, but it also stays in bloom throughout the growing season with clusters of tubular red buds and flowers. Because the Southern growing season overlaps the spring and fall migration times of the ruby-throated hummingbird, and red is by far their favorite color, these blossoms will summon them to your garden.
Brie Goldman
Fall will be here before you know it, and we know what that means—it’s time to bring out thefall decor. Of course, exactly how to decorate your space for the season may be trickier than it seems. As you’re deciding which route to take, why not consult your zodiac sign?
Fiddle-leaf fig plants (Ficus lyrata) are loved for their large, green, glossy foliage, which makes them beautiful houseplants. However, caring for this plant can sometimes be tricky, mainly in fall and around the onset of winter when many gardeners notice their plant starts dropping leaves.
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Green leaves are the energy engines that fuel our gardens. Without them there would be no flowers, no sugars for summer tomatoes, and no cooling or oxygenating the air while growing the mighty trees that give landscapes a sense of time and permanence. A gardener’s admiration of leaves can quickly fade, however, when faced with brown leaves blanketing everything from azaleas to annuals, and patios to pools. Leaves are suddenly a problem, something to manage—in other words, work.
We’ve gathered tips and tricks that you can follow to extend the life of your orchid while keeping it healthy and thriving! Do this after buying an orchid, and you’ll be surprised. Let’s take a look!
Let's be honest: staying on top of cleaning and organizing every room in your home can get overwhelming—and before you know it, piles of junk on countertops and crammed-full kitchen cabinets can feel unmanageable.
Even if you aren't fortunate enough to live next to a meadow of wildflowers, you can still capture their untamed beauty in a container or garden this summer by planting cosmos. Cosmos come in various colors, from burgundy to pink to white. Mix them up for a more natural look, like a wildflower meadow. Bonus: this colorful flower, native to tropical America, attracts birds and butterflies with its cheery blooms. Because of their wildflower characteristics, cosmo flowers are considered invasive in some environments. Cosmos are prime not only for containers but for creating a mass of color in borders or backgrounds or as a filler among shrubs.
When you picture the perfect fall-styled front porch, it’s safe to assume there are a few staples: a few pumpkins, gourds, and some potted mums.