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Choose from our free, downloadable, low-maintenance garden plans for greenery and color in your yard. Each one relies on easy-care, sun-loving plants that will provide color and texture throughout the growing season. This layered garden plan works well as a foundation planting orin front of a fence. Credit: Illustration by Gary Palmer Beautiful Heat-Tolerant Garden This high-impact, low-care garden plan keeps your yard looking fantastic eventhrough heat waves. It features a variety ofsummer-blooming favoritessuch assalvias,irises, andzinnias....

Its also natural for dogs to sniff the plants around them and try a few bites. If your dog is eating a lot of plants, a lack of fiber could be a problem. If you have concerns about your pet, drop a line to the ASPCA Pet Poison Control Hotline. Credit: Kritsada Panichgul African Violet Want greenery that offers non-toxic plants for dogs and cats andproduces gorgeous blooms? They come in a range of purple and pink hues, are low-maintenance, and thrive without bright light....

These pretty water garden plants thrive in or beside ponds. CUTTER SMITH Add a splash of natural beauty to ponds and other water features with these water garden plants. These water-loving plants will produce either flowers or interesting foliage. Credit:CUTTER SMITH They add a refreshing, tropical feel to your landscape. The bright red flowers attract hummingbirds. They self-sow, resulting in a delightful colony of mixed colors within just a few seasons....

Marty Baldwin Fresh-from-the-garden herbs add tons of flavor, fragrance, and color to your favorite dishes. Many of these aromatic plants are a snap to grow, even for beginners. Selections that have purple foliage or attractive blooms make pretty additions to beds and containers. Credit:Marty Baldwin Pinch stems back regularly to encourage a fuller plant and delay flowering so that the leaves remain flavorful. Basil cuttings areeasy to root in waterto start new plants....

Gone are the days when a portable charcoal barbecue was your only option. Now, there’s a wide variety ofgrilling station designs, sizes, and functions. Design Around Your Grill Ed Gohlich Why not make your grill station the star of your yard? Credit:Kathryn Gamble An anchoring focal point in landscape design is an outdoor grill idea that helps provide purpose and cohesion. Showcase your grill and build the other design elements around it....

Enjoy the fresh air (and your favorite shows) at the same time! A covered area like a porch or pergola is ideal to keep your outdoor TV safe from the elements. Otherwise, you only need an electrical outlet to set up an outdoor TV and living area. Credit:Michael Garland Abrick fireplaceprovides a cozy central gathering space and a great opportunity to mount a flat-screen TV. The TV is mounted on a stone wall with a fireplace....

Transform over-the-toilet storage ideas into a stylish focal point by making the most of underutilized wall space. Bathrooms are notorious for lacking proper storage no matter their size, buttiny bathroomscan feel the squeeze even more. So, where can you find the extra space to hold bathroom items? Credit: Adam Albright That’s where these over-the-toilet storage ideas come in. This empty wall space is the perfect place for storing daily supplies while keeping them within reach....

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. From office-ready trousers to leggings for lounging. And with Labor Day right around the corner, you’re bound to find a few good discounts. Credit:Better Homes & Gardens / Jaclyn Mastropasqua We looked to Amazon to uncover some failproof styles shoppers have been stocking up on in droves. I came back home and [ordered] two other colors." These bottoms are available in 16 colors total, seven of which work especially well for fall....

Use these “barkitecture” design ideas to meet Fluffy and Fido’s needs in style. A feeding station around the corner includes a spigot for easy water-bowl refills. Built-In Food Bowls An extension of the island forms a built-in feeding station in this kitchen. Credit: Tessa Neustadt Airtight glass canisters store pet food and treats nearby. Above, a table-height countertop provides a handy spot to drop leashes and other essentials. Wall-Mounted Cat Bed Skip bulky cat trees and mount a comfy perch directly to the wall....

From bubblegum to blush, a pink bathroom adds a dose of joy to your daily routine. A pink bathroom can be youthful or exude quiet sophistication depending on the shade that’s used. Moody hues create an intimate space and bright hues a playful one. Credit: Julie Soefer Bathrooms are where we begin and end our dayso why not make the space bright and joyful? This small bathroom embraces a rose-colored tub and uses its surroundings to balance it out....

One of the most beautiful ways to add it to your space is with pink-leaved plants. Plenty of flowers are pink, butplants with pink-hued foliageare a longer-lasting option for enjoying the color. Here are some of the prettiest pink-leaved plants to brighten your home or garden. Credit: Marty Baldwin you could rely on our list of pink-leaved houseplants for options that bring rosiness to your indoor garden. Tips for Outdoor Pink-Leaved Plants Both sunny andshady spotscan benefit from pink-leaved plants....

Although rarely the first thing you notice, a roof says much about a home’s style. It plays a major role in the structure of a house, as well as its exterior aesthetic. Theelegant home exterioris distinguished by timeless traditional features, including brick siding and dark shutters. Credit: JULIE SOEFER The rough texture and muted color of thecedar-shingle sidingon this home are complemented by the roof’s gray-brown shingles. This roof shape features four sloping sides that come together to form a peak or ridge along the top....

Use these pot rack solutions to decoratively stash your cookware for easy access. From pegboards to ceiling fixtures, we have a solution that will work in your home. Utilize wall space above and around the stovetop to ensure all the essentials are easily within reach. Credit: Adam Albright Sturdy Pot Rack Ideas Heavy potsand pans require sturdy support. Try mounting a metal rack directly to a ceiling beam instead of through drywall for extra security....