Planting Milkweed Seeds: 4 Easy Methods for Success

Secrets to Easy Multiseason Container Garden Plantings Create stunning year-round container displays using this simple method from Heather Thomas of Cape Cottage Garden. Multiseason container garden planting made easy!

Once the weather turns and the days get both shorter and colder, there is nothing better than a freshly made bed with clean, fluffy sheets. 

Repotting your houseplants is crucial to keeping them thriving. Whether you're new to plant care or a seasoned gardener, knowing the right time and method to repot your plants is key. In this guide, we'll share essential tips and tricks for repotting your houseplants, ensuring they adapt well and continue to flourish in their new pots. We’ll cover when to repot, the best practices to follow, and whether it’s advisable to repot during the winter months. Let’s dive in!

While I'm a big fan of scrolling CleanTok to learn about a brand-new cleaning and organizing method, recently, I realized I love something else almost as much. I especially love it when I come across a viral method with a great name only to realize it’s something I already do.

Judging by its name, a salad spinner would seem to be a one-hit wonder in terms of function. But there are some clever Tiktokers encouraging folks to think outside the box—or rather, the bowl—and repurpose this handy gadget for their laundry. Now, there’s no question that a regular-sized washing machine is best for tackling loads of laundry. But when it comes to handwashing a small item or two, you might want to reach for your salad spinner instead of filling up a sink or basin.

As summer’s blooms start to fade, autumn might seem like a fallow period for flower growers. Although the year’s floral productivity is gently winding down, the list of jobs for the following season’s harvest is just revving into gear. Once the August bank holiday is over, a certain focus descends over the flower farm to prepare for the next year. Embrace it, and accept it is virtually impossible to ever prepare as much as you aspire to. Whatever hard graft you do put in through autumn will pay dividends in a season full of flowers from spring onwards.

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Judging by many of our traditions, Southerners will always hedge our bets for a happy and successful life. From eating a big bowl of Hoppin' John on New Year's Day to burying a bottle of bourbon before the wedding day, we don't mind putting in the effort to bring on good tidings for the future. As take-charge as we are superstitious, why risk it when it's something that is relatively no trouble to do?

With a slew of online furniture retailers available, many offering free shipping and returns, it seems like both an exciting and easy enough task to replace the 10 year old couch you’ve grown tired of or find entire furniture suites and textiles for several empty rooms in your new house or apartment. But before you do, there are a few things you should consider first.

Considering onions are a staple ingredient in kitchens around the world, I’m surprised that more of us aren’t planting onions in the fall. Onions are most often planted in spring, but planting onions in the fall gives you a jump on an onion harvest and keeps your garden productive throughout the year. Planting onions in the fall is easier in some regions than others, of course, but you can make a plan to put your seeds or sets in the ground as the weather cools, even as far north as New Hampshire. In this article, I’ll cover the details of fall-planting these alliums, from the basics of onion growth to the best types of onions, garden preparation, and what to expect come springtime. Getting a head start on next year While I might like the idea of keeping my garden active year-round, selfishly, my top reason fo

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When it comes to first impressions, a healthy and robust garden is critical to judging how grand a home is! The classic boxwood shrub leads the way in creative landscaping ideas that indisputably boost curb appeal and lend structure and flair to any space. Let’s explore!