Rustic cottage garden ideas – 7 tips for creating a stunning garden on a shoestring budget

Not everyone has the luxury of a separate home office or a room just for working out. Sometimes, you’ve got to squeeze a play area in the living room, take work calls in the kitchen, and maximize a spare room to its fullest potential.  But how do you combine these different functions into one space without it looking cluttered and chaotic? We asked interior designers to spill their top tips for achieving a space that is equal parts versatile, stylish, and harmonious.

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The arching foliage of Aspidistra elatior with its deep green hue makes for a perfect houseplant. It also survives neglect and grows well in the shade. Let’s have a look at some great tips on Cast Iron Plant Care!

Fall is quickly approaching and if you're looking for creative ways to transform your home, so that it's ready for the season, you won't want to miss out on these designer-approved tips.

There are many different ways to create a garden on a staircase wall, depending on the size of the wall and the plants you want to grow. Here are the best Garden on the Staircase Wall Ideas to turn your staircase and landing area into a beautiful and fresh living masterpiece with a stunning display of amazing foliage.

Continuing my research into which of NASA’s African American astronauts are space gardeners, I turned my attention to the second name on the (alphabetical) list: Guion Stewart Bluford Jr.

Benvenuti! Are you dreaming of transforming your backyard into a serene oasis? Look no further than the charm and elegance of these Italian Garden Ideas. So, grab a cappuccino, and let’s explore the beauty of Italian Garden Ideas together!

Somehow, back-to-school season is upon us, and you know what that means: shopping and shopping some more. Between school supplies, dorm must-haves, and fresh outfits, getting your kids back in the classroom can put serious pressure on your budget.  That’s why we turned to Dina Sweeney, director of merchandising for Kidpik, who knows everything about school shopping season and how to save. Luckily for us, Sweeney has been around the back-to-school block many times with her two college-age kids and is full of wallet-friendly advice. Read on for Sweeney’s top five tips for sticking to a back-to-school budget without sacrificing style.

We’ll soon be trading in lazy summer days for long nights of studying. So, it’s important to make sure you have a space to ease you into back-to-school season. There are lots to consider when setting up the perfect study area: you want a space that’s organized, helps you focus, and feels comfortable (and stylish) enough to sit around for hours.

Winter season doesn’t mean you have to turn your back to your flower garden until spring comes. There is a good number of plants that bloom beautifully even in the coldest of weather. Let’s dig into their world and see which ones you will fancy.

Gardening has long been a quintessential British past-time. The popularity of television programmes, such as Ground Force (for those that remember the glory of this show) and Gardener’s World, are a testament to our gardening heritage.