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3+ week, 6+ day ago   (787+ words) By late August, my garden borders start to fade. But there's one plant I rely on to burst into life and provide a riot of color all through fall: asters. With their daisy-like blooms, growing asters is such a joy…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (1228+ words) Add an extra dimension to your porch this summer Beyond their visual appeal, fragrant plants add an extra dimension to a garden, patio or porch. Arriving home to their scent on a mild evening is always welcoming, and their aroma…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (1759+ words) These statuesque species will naturally elevate your outdoor space Patios and terraces layered with potted plants at different heights look beautiful and feel naturally lush. Variety in size and scale mimics nature – and tall plants instantly add visual impact and…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (785+ words) Bring this on-trend shade into your garden for a delicate, elegant scheme that feels effortlessly grown-up Inviting, joyful, and effortless to style, pink has moved beyond its traditional associations and is now being embraced as an interiors neutral. As the…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago   (852+ words) Gardens & Outdoor Living Create beautiful, well-designed gardens all year round. Plus how to harvest apricots safely and avoid damaging the delicate fruits Apricots are delicate, aromatic fruits that need to be picked from the tree at just the right time....

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (1013+ words) Gardens & Outdoor Living Create beautiful, well-designed gardens all year round. 'Living mulch' plants even keep soil cool and reduce watering Mulching is one of the most effective ways to suppress weeds, improve soil health, and reduce watering in the yard....

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1109+ words) Gardens & Outdoor Living Create beautiful, well-designed gardens all year round. The best courtyard garden ideas always include a small statement tree as an easy addition that adds a high-end feel Courtyard gardens are treasured spaces that offer a sanctuary in…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (959+ words) Lush foliage and shady canopies create a cooler microclimate on your patio When summer temperatures skyrocket, there's no better feeling than escaping to your patio to cool down. But, if your outdoor seating is caught in suntrap, it doesn't make…...