The Stunning Design Tip That Takes A Peace Lily From Simple To Sculptural
A peace lily is lovely, but with one clever flower-arranging technique, it becomes a showpiece. This simple tip turns everyday blooms into sculptural stunners.
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Stories By Katharine Hansen
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The DIY Glass Block Mini-Island That Improves Countertop Space
This project may not be for a DIY novice. But with some time and effort, you can make create a piece for more space in your kitchen, with retro flair to boot.
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This Vibrant Mural Turns An Ordinary Hallway Into An Artsy Maximalist's Dream
This TikToker painted their entire hallway, including the doors, with an abstract mural. It's a striking way to embrace maximalism and show individuality.
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The Ancient Growing Technique That Turns A Simple Spider Plant Into A Work Of Art
Spider plants are widely known to be tolerant of many environmental conditions, but this ancient planting technique might be the coolest way to display yours.
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How To Space Out Vegetables In Raised Garden Beds For The Most Success
Planning is almost as important as maintenance when it comes to gardening, and choosing one of these spacing methods can help ensure a fruitful harvest.
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Give Your Old Satellite Dish New Life By Turning It Into A Bird Bath. Here's How
Since satellite dishes have the ideal depth necessary for a good bird bath, it only makes sense to repurpose your old dish into a bird's paradise.
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The Humidity-Loving Compact Spider Plant That Is Perfect For Your Bathroom
Did you know there are many different varieties of spider plants? This cultivar is perfect for the bathroom because of its compact size and love of humidity.
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Upgrade Your Driveway Edge Using Simple Concrete Bags
Driveway edging is functional and stylish, keeping soil or gravel in place while adding curb appeal. You get the best of both with this simple concrete edging.
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The Fast-Growing Perennial Flower You Can Plant In Spring For Its Beauty
If you don’t want to wait long to enjoy beautiful blooms, this flower is quick to grow, easy to take care of, and can give your garden a gorgeous pop of color.
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The Color Combo You Thought Was A Classic Is Ruining Your Space
House Digest spoke with an expert about the seemingly trendy color combination that could destroy the atmosphere of your home and what to choose instead.
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You're Skipping One Crucial Step With Your Terracotta Pots, And Your Plants Are Suffering For It
Terracotta pots offer classic style that fits into almost any indoor or outdoor decor style, but you may be skipping a step that can help your plants thrive.
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Does Your Spider Plant Have Broken Or Bent Leaves? Here's What You Should Do
Spider plants, like most houseplants, aren't immune to damage due to living indoors. Thankfully, bent or broken leaves are usually easy to diagnose and remedy.
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The Award-Winning Perennial That Grows Effortlessly In Containers With Zero Fuss
For a drought-tolerant, easy-to-maintain pop of color that will look great in a container garden, consider growing this blue-tinged ornamental grass.
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15 Mosaic Bird Baths You Can DIY Using Thrifted Or Broken Plates
Whether you keep a box of broken plates or head to the thrift store to find ones to smash, these mosaic bird bath ideas are worth breaking out your hammer for.
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The Kitchen Color Combo That Is Sucking The Life Out Of Your Space
While there's a way to make just about any color combination work, this once-trendy palette has a habit of making a kitchen feel flat and boring.
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The Colorful Cosmos Flowers With Pretty Petals That Looks Great In Cut Arrangements
Cosmos come in loads of colors that are easy to grow, but these cultivars offer more than the most common varieties: blended colors and extra petals.
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Can You Put Any Plant In A Hanging Basket? A Gardening Pro Weighs In
Hanging baskets allow you to take full advantage of your space, but can they replace all of your traditional pots? We asked a professional for her take.
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Mushroom Compost: The Unlikely Material That Could Make Your Vegetable Garden Thrive
Mushroom compost is made from spent mushroom farming substrate. It's now widely available, and there are lots of reasons you should use it on your veggie patch.
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The Compact Perennial Shrub With Bright Blooms That Come Back Every Year
This compact perennial shrub delivers bright orange blooms year after year — and in warmer climates, those cheerful flowers even stick around through winter.
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The Cute Yellow Flower You Don't Want To See Growing In Your Yard
While some yellow-flowering plants that pop up in your lawn are wanted, others are invasive and need to be dealt with swiftly before they get out of control.
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The Ideal Soil Type That Helps Your Indoor Pothos Plant Thrive
Whether you're growing a pothos for the first time or repotting a failing pothos vine, planting it in the right soil is crucial for its long-term health.
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9 Unique Ways To Upcycle Thrift Store Photos And Artwork
If you have some empty space on your walls, you can head to the thrift store to find inspirational pieces just waiting to be upcycled into something fabulous.
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The Best Soil For Thriving Hanging Baskets To Prevent Root Rot
If you're planting flowers in a hanging basket, you will want to make sure you're doing it right, so take a look at these tips for using the right soil.
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Smart Ways To Make Raised Garden Beds Self-Watering
Water smarter, not harder. These clever self-watering raised bed ideas save time, keep plants thriving, and offer a reduced risk of overwatering.
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Why The New Buds On Your Japanese Maple Tree Are Swelling (& The Easy Way To Fix It)
Is your Japanese maple creating buds midwinter? Here's why you might be spotting sudden growth, and the steps you can take to keep your trees healthy.
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13 Driveway Border Ideas To Boost Curb Appeal
Edging your driveway is a simple design idea that instantly increases curb appeal with color and texture while also providing functional benefits.
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Household Items That Can Be Repurposed As Plastic Bag Storage
Storing plastic bags in drawers may not be the best use of space. Instead, keep these essentials organized by repurposing items you already own as storage.
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