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6 easy-to-grow perennials to plant now for more colour next spring and beyond — including salvias
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (891+ words) These varieties will reward you with beautiful blooms and foliage for years to come Keeping a garden looking top-notch takes plenty of effort, and some days it can feel as though all the plants you put in are plotting their…...
10 daily cleaning habits to keep your home feeling fresh and spotless this autumn — including the 30-second job that stops muddy floors
1+ week, 35+ min ago (1809+ words) This is what you should be doing every day, according to the pros Keeping your home clean in autumn is less about tackling mammoth jobs every day and more about building a few small habits that make a big difference…...
Collect perennial seeds now for free flowers next year — 4 simple steps to harvest and store them
1+ week, 4+ day ago (612+ words) Your future garden will thank you Learning how to collect seeds from perennials is a satisfying experience and offers a more sustainable approach to growing flowers. In simple terms, perennials are plants that live for more than two years and…...
5 perennials to plant in September before temperatures start to drop, including shade-loving hosta
1+ week, 4+ day ago (575+ words) It's back to school for your garden — these are the plants to get in the ground while there is still time From hardy geraniums to reliable late-season favourites, many hardy perennials are ideal for planting and dividing in September while…...
A Few Old Windows Turned This Simple Shed Into a Charming Garden House
1+ week, 6+ day ago (242+ words) Talk about a magical spot! The Setting: A 20-by-40-foot raised-bed garden alongside a rolling backyard, all situated on eight acres of the family’s farm and framed by a white picket fence Filled with a mix of slipcovered and wicker…...
How to Keep Cosmos Blooming Until the First Frost
2+ week, 4+ hour ago (470+ words) The more you snip, the more these cheerful annuals will flower well into fall. Daisylike cosmos are a favorite annual among gardeners in the summer, adding a cheerful element to borders and wildflower gardens with their vibrant blooms—and they…...
How to Spot Valuable Furniture at the Thrift Store
2+ week, 1+ hour ago (181+ words) A thrifting expert shares her simple checklist for finding the good stuff. Speaking of Google: It can still help you, even in the event of no mark. “Try a reverse image search, since sometimes the design itself is enough to…...
How to declutter your home in one weekend – a 9-step guide to a calmer, more organised space
2+ week, 6+ day ago (1202+ words) Step into autumn with a clear home and mind With the August bank holiday almost here, there's never been a better time to make use of the extra day and reset your home with a good declutter. Keeping control of…...
What to do with cosmos after flowering: 5 jobs to tackle now for more blooms this year and next
3+ week, 1+ hour ago (664+ words) From deadheading to when to let cosmos self-seed, these five simple tasks will help your flowers thrive Daisy-like cosmos are a favourite among gardeners in the summer, adding a cheerful element to borders and wildflower gardens with their vibrant, pollinator-attracting…...
You Don’t Always Need to Deadhead Coneflowers—Here’s When to Leave Them Alone
3+ week, 2+ day ago (157+ words) Leave the seed heads for hungry birds, or snip them for a tidier garden and seed saving. One of the most easygoing plants in the garden, coneflowers (or echinacea) bloom abundantly throughout the summer and well into fall. But when…...