Brighten up your shady garden with these vining plants that have beautiful flowers. Climbers make bold statements while using minimal ground space. The trick is to grab the right vine. Credit: Denny Schrock In either case, vines that grow in part shade are your best bet. But don’t worry if full shade better describes your space. A few flowering vines even thrive in this bang out of shade. Credit: Justin Hancock...
Learn the history and key elements of your favorite design aesthetics. Maybe you have an idea in mind but don’t knowhow to define your ideal style. Use these timeless aesthetics as inspiration for your next home decorating project. Credit:Emily J Followill To achieve this cozy Nordic look, play with natural light, warm woods, and muted colors. Incorporate plush area rugs and throw blankets for a warm spot to relax. “It is a very beautiful aesthetic, but it can sometimes feel cold....
Add our favorite easy low-cost dinners to your weekly menu. Save cash and cleanup time by preparing these one-pan recipes for dinner. Egg noodlesone of our favorite pantry staples for one-pan recipesmimic lasagna sheets without needing that separate boiling step. Credit: Blaine Moats And it still comes in under budget. (Be sure you know how to safely thaw chicken when youre ready to use it.) Tryspiralized zucchini, tomato, lettuce, and a fancy aioli or mustard....
If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. Now you’ve got the option to spend more time gardening and less time rummaging around the shed. Better Homes & Gardens / Madison Woiten Its easy to let your gardening supplies get out of control. Credit:Better Homes & Gardens / Madison Woiten An organized space means less stress and more time to garden. Plus, itll prevent you from accidentally re-purchasing items youve already boughtsaving you timeandmoney in the long run....
Create your own personal era in your home with colors that connect with youTaylors version. Courtesy of Sherwin-Williams The excitement of Taylor Swifts Eras tour has extended far beyond ticket offices and stadiums. Her fans know that everything Taylor does has meaning; including the color scheme of each album. Credit:Courtesy of Sherwin-Williams If one things for sure, Taylor has a firm grasp on color psychology. The mood of each album is transmitted through color....
Trade in the classic orange and black color scheme for lighter pastel tones this Halloween. Jay Wilde While orange and black are a classic duo,Halloween color schemesaren’t one-size-fits-all. Sure, traditional orange pumpkins will never go out of style, but they’re not the onlyHalloween decoroption. Credit:Jay Wilde If orange and black aren’t up your interior design alley, don’t sweat it! You don’t need to give up yourpersonal styleto decorate for the holidays....
Don’t waste any of your garden’s bounty or pass up a sale at the market. it’s possible for you to pickle so many fruits and vegetables for year-round enjoyment. Pickling is perfect for so much more than just cucumbers. Credit: Andy Lyons Each walks you step-by-step through how topickle foods. Don’t let the season’s bounty go to wastetry our pickling recipes of all varieties! The basicpickle brinecan be seasoned with your favorite herbs to infuse the most flavor....
Add a touch of the tropics to your home with these blooming plants. Plants from tropical regions often grow well in our warm homes. Here are the best tropical flower plants to grow andtips for keeping them healthy. Credit: Marty Baldwin Petals of this tropical flowering houseplant are ruffled, rounded, or fringed. Avoid getting water droplets on the leaves, which will damage them. These plants adapt to low light conditions and erratic humidity and can bloom almost constantly....
Not all plants make good neighbors. Avoid these common companion planting mistakes in your vegetable or herb beds for a more productive garden. In a healthy, productive garden, there are plants that should not be planted together. Credit: Marty Baldwin The buckwheat will help keep weeds away from brassica while attracting helpful insects. It just takes a bit of research before you roll planting to know which plants pair well....
Pruning these plants too early in spring could ruin their floral show for the year. Andre Baranowski Spring often brings a long list ofgardening choressuch as cutting back dead growth after a long winter. Spring pruning can rejuvenate many types of plants and make way for fresh leafy growth. Credit:Andre Baranowski However, there are some spring-blooming plants that you should never prune until after their flowers have faded. Pruning before they bloom removes flower buds, reduces blooming, and impairs plant health....
This trending gray hue is a bold neutral that delivers equal parts drama and sophistication. Courtesy of Behr Charcoal paint colors are among this year’s hottest home decor trends. thanks to its broad appeal. Credit:Courtesy of Behr Additionally, Behr chose the deep charcoal shade ofCracked Pepperas their2024 color of the year. So why is charcoal such a popular choice right now? Charcoal paint colors deliver the depth and drama of black while possessing a certain degree of softness....
Black countertops provide a sleek backdrop in any kitchen. Discover why you should install them in your own home, according to several design experts. Two decades have passed, but interior designers are reporting black countertops still very much in style. Credit:Erin Little “Plus, it provides a sophisticated canvas for expressing design ideas.” Carline isn’t the only designer who’s noticed the longevity of black countertops. Their versatile nature allows for both an elevated and relaxed aesthetic....
These tasty dishes include casseroles, soups, and more. Move over, russet potatoes. BLT Potato Salad A big bowl of BLTpotato saladpractically screams, “Summer!” Credit: Jason Donnelly Serve over leafy greens to round out this BLT line-up. Fried Smashed Potatoes Why choose between fried andmashed potatoeswhen you don’t have to pick just one? This fan-favorite roasted redpotato recipeallows you to enjoy the best of both worlds in each crispy-edged bite. Credit: Karla Conrad...
