In small gardens or backyards, these compact trees deliver a large bounty. Dana Gallagher Standard-sizedfruit treesgrow 20 feet tall or higher and easily overwhelm small backyards and gardens. Thankfully, there are dwarf fruit trees that produce armloads of mouth-watering fruit yet stay under 10 feet tall. Credit:Dana Gallagher Some dwarf fruit trees evengrow in large containers. Use this guide to find the best small trees for your backyard. A key requirement for fruit trees, no matter their size, is non-negotiable:full sun....

Bringing large indoor plants into your home puts your plant parent status on a whole new level. Big, bold houseplants with oversized leaves are also the perfect way to embracebiophilic designandnature-based decor. All thatbeautiful, leafy growthcan’t help but add life and lushness to a room. Credit: Gabriela Herman Native to South Africa, it thrives in warmer temperatures between 60-80F. Place bird of paradise away from heating and cooling vents to keep it from drying out....

Learn how to incorporate orange paint colors into your home with tips and top paint picks from the pros. Courtesy of Glidden Decorating with aneye-catching color such as orangecan be intimidating at first. So get outside of your comfort zone and choose one of these orange paint colors for yournext DIY project. Credit:Courtesy of Glidden But, truth be told, it’s a fun color for anywhere in the house. McCollum recommends trying out the shade with midcentury modern designs as it adds a retro touch....

Add these winter-blooming perennials to your garden to brighten up the colder months. Pansies Often grown as annuals,pansies (Violaspp.) are in fact perennials, though they tend to be short-lived because they dont tolerate much heat. Credit:Kim Cornelison Planted in the fall, they will bloom for several weeks, taking a break in the coldest months. They’ll begin blooming again as soon as the sun comes out and temperatures rise. In warmer regions,pansies often bloomthroughout winter....

Take inspiration from these customer favorites to find the right shade for your next home improvement project. Courtesy of The Home Depot Choosingthe right paint colorcan sometimes be the most difficult part of ahome improvement project. This approachableolive green shadegrounds a color palette and looks stunning against crisp white accents and matte black metals. Credit:Courtesy of The Home Depot (It’s also a popularexterior paint color!) Fishburne this Home Depot favorite is easy on the eyes....

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Lace-up or slip-on Brooks, Skechers, and morestarting at just $23. Luckily,Amazons list of best-selling sneakersended up being the perfect place to start our search. Credit:Better Homes & Gardens / Amazon But the best part? More than half of these top-rated favorites are sporting a decent discount. (Were talking up to 43% off.) Credit:Amazon If youre ready to add an everyday workhorse into your shoe rotation like us, keep scrolling....

Black flowers are rare wonders that surprise in any landscape, bringing mystery even in winter. Black flowers rarely occur in nature, but when they do, they’re showstoppers. Of course, those inky-hued blooms aren’t actually black. Credit: Peter Krumhardt Look closely and you’ll see that their petals are very dark red orpurple. Nevertheless, these dramatic flowers turn heads when added tomoody bouquets. Most of these varieties arewinter hardy across several regionsof the country, so they’ll return every year....

Use these dollar store hacks to turn inexpensive materials into DIY home decor. BHG / Sarah Crowley Bargain hunters know the dollar store is a treasure trove of storage and decor deals. Bedside Basket This budget-friendly dollar store hack is a smart way toboost storage in small bedrooms. Credit:BHG / Sarah Crowley Stack the DIY storage unit with books, charging cables, and other bedtime essentials. Drop Zone Organization Pick up a set of mini buckets at the dollar store to helpstreamline entryway storage....

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Interior designers share their favorite ceiling paint color trends for the most beautiful rooms. For many of us, ceiling paint colors are an afterthought. Credit: Jill Ockhardt Blaufuss In fact, some have only lived withvarious shades of matte white. Sticking with a white ceiling paint color can be a safe bet for traditionalists. It gives the feeling of a fresh, open sky and brings calm to a space....

These easy charcuterie boards taste as good as they look. There is nothing complicated about making a charcuterie board. All you oughta do is add charcuterie tocheese plates, antipasto platters, or a relish tray. Credit: Jacob Fox Antipasto Tray Create a beautifulMediterranean-inspiredantipasto platter without ever turning on the stove. Build the board with: Classic Charcuterie Tray Need a foolproof appetizer for your next gathering? Grab a sturdywood cutting boardor tray, then pile on the goodness....

We’re sharing our best tips and inspiration to help you transform your home for the holidays. Many people are skipping the traditional red and green decor for playful, nontraditional accents. Others are embracing the nostalgia of the season, decorating withvintage Christmas decorationsand retro-inspired accents. Credit:Adam Albright This trend is all about embracing bright, retro styles from the 50s and 60s, Johnson says. And now, the aesthetic is spilling into holiday decorating and planning....

Heres how to adjust your habits for a more effective clean. Although it can feel like second nature, some common cleaning habits could actually do more harm than good. Using Dirty Cleaning Tools Your cleaning routine is only as good as the supplies you use. Credit: Cameron Sadeghpour While cleaning can physically remove germs from a surface, disinfecting uses chemicals to actually kill the germs. Disinfectants take time to work, so patience is key....

When looking for the best plants for a balcony, start with these 9 outstanding plants. Two groups that thrive in outdoor containers aresedumsand sempervivums, also known ashens and chicks. check that to choose a heat-tolerant variety, as many fuchsias stop producing flowers when it is hot. Credit:Robert Cardillo These semi-trailers work well inhanging basketsand do best with consistently moist soil. Of these, lavender easily has the showiest flowers. Lavender is drought-, heat-, and wind-tolerant, too....