This Heat-Tolerant Plant Thrives in Pots, Gives Long-Lasting Color with No Fuss, and Hummingbirds Love it
Better still, its nectar-rich blooms can bring butterflies and hummingbirds close enough to inspect your iced tea. It has the useful upright poise of a snapdragon but none of that plant’s tendency to wilt theatrically…
Read more
I Had Lunch at Martha Stewart’s Bedford Farm – These Are the 5 Outdoor Entertaining Essentials She Told Me She Won't Host Without
So when Martha Stewart tells you the five things she’d never have a garden party without to make these occasions feel effortless, you listen. I recently did just that. A couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure of…
Read more
The One Flower Monarch Butterflies Depend on in Late Summer – Plant It Now for a Garden Full of Color and Wildlife
Besides their rich orange blooms that last well into fall, these plants are simply irresistible to bees, hummingbirds and butterflies, introducing a fascinating extra dimension to your garden Undemanding when it comes to…
Read more
Holly Willoughby has confused fans after revealing her clever kitchen feature that makes cooking easier and more efficient – pro chefs swear by it
If you’re one of the confused, don’t worry, you’ve landed in the right place, and Holly’s unusual contraption has actually been a pretty big kitchen trend for the past few years, as celebrities and influencers have…
Read more
Not Ready to Give Up Iced Coffee Yet? This Compact OXO Cold Brew Maker Deserves a Spot on Your Counter Until October
As the seasons shift and we slowly head toward fall, there is no need to retire the ritual just yet. With the right cold-brew coffee maker on your counter, you can keep the iced coffee season going well into October…
Read more
'Cocktail Hour Has Never Looked So Good' – How Uns Hobbs Used Rich Red Walls to Create a Living Room That Beckons You in for a Drink
At first glance, it’s the color that stops you in your tracks in this space. Painted in Farrow & Ball’s Eating Room Red , this living room by Uns Hobbs proves that period homes needn’t take themselves too seriously. Set…
Read more
Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott Prove That Casual Borders Are The Secret to a Charmingly Wild Garden
But how do you strike this balance? Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott's backyard is a masterclass in planting beds that feel just wild enough. We spotted the gorgeous cottage garden in a recent Instagram post of…
Read more
Deadheading These 7 Flowers in August Will Give You Glorious Blooms Into Fall
Take time to revel in the performance, but don’t rest on your laurels, as deadheading is essential in summer to ensure you can continue to enjoy it for as long as possible. Deadheading is the simple task of removing…
Read more
Yes, it’s only August, but this clever Aldi buy has convinced me to start planning for my winter garden – it'll be a game-changer when the temperature finally drops
At the very least, Aldi’s budget winter greenhouse is worth snapping up now before the temperature drops and demand rises. If you’re one of those organised gardeners who keeps a close eye on the seasons, consider adding…
Read more
The Retro Kitchen Storage Idea We Abandoned Too Soon – and Why Designers Say it's Time to Bring it Back
But as many of us look to the past for kitchen inspiration to create spaces that have more character and lived-in charm, elements that were once standard in older homes are making a comeback. And there's one workhorse…
Read more