Gardening

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A diverse collection of healthy houseplants arranged artfully, with subtle zodiac symbols integrated, bathed in soft, natural sunlight.

Hearth & Garden

Discover the Best Feng Shui Plants for Your Zodiac Sign

A recent survey reveals 70% of new plant buyers now seek advice tailored to their astrological sign.

Beatrice Dubois·June 21, 2026

A gardening expert proudly displays a lush garden filled with blooming foxgloves, showcasing resilient and valuable plant choices.

Hearth & Garden

Gardening Expert's Top Bang for Your Buck Plant Picks

After a harsh winter, AP gardening columnist Jessica Damiano's top-performing foxgloves not only survived but bloomed profusely, proving some new plants offer unexpected resilience and value.

Beatrice Dubois·June 19, 2026

A stunningly transformed patio area, once overgrown, now features comfortable seating, lush greenery, and ambient lighting, creating a welcoming outdoor living space.

The Sanctuary

DIY Patio Redo Transforms Overgrown Yard

A homeowner in suburban Anytown recently transformed her long-neglected 400 sq ft patio, overgrown with waist-high weeds and cluttered with old furniture, into a vibrant outdoor living space.

Elena Martinez·June 14, 2026

A homeowner surveys a failed DIY landscaping project, highlighting common mistakes that lead to costly repairs and diminished property value.

The Larder

Homeowners Make Costly Landscaping Errors, With Emerging Consequences

A recent survey reveals a stark truth: 70% of homeowners admit to at least one major landscaping regret within two years of a DIY project, often costing thousands to fix, according to a Survey of Home

Beatrice Dubois·June 13, 2026

A lush garden bursting with colorful annuals and perennials in late summer, including desert willow and Humboldt's lily.

The Larder

Plant annuals and perennials in June for late summer blooms

While many gardeners pack away their trowels by June, specific annuals and perennials, like the desert willow, are just getting started.

Beatrice Dubois·June 5, 2026

A lush greenhouse filled with diverse blooming annual and perennial flowers, highlighting the new disease-resistant 'Sparkle & Shine' Petunia in the foreground.

The Sanctuary

Danziger Unveils 2026-2027 Annuals & Perennials Catalogs

Danziger's latest catalog introduces the 'Sparkle & Shine' Petunia, engineered to resist common diseases.

Elena Martinez·June 1, 2026

A vibrant lemon yellow cottage chicken coop with a distinct cottagecore aesthetic, newly released by Costco, is showcased in a beautiful garden setting.

The Larder

Costco Releases New Cottage Chicken Coop in Bright Lemon Yellow

The latest unexpected item to hit Costco's shelves is a lemon yellow cottage chicken coop, complete with a distinct cottagecore aesthetic.

Beatrice Dubois·May 31, 2026

A charming fairy cottage with a green leaf-style roof and a fairy figurine in a blue frock, part of Dollar General's new miniature garden set.

The Larder

Dollar General Releases New Fairy Garden Miniatures

A charming fairy cottage with a green leaf-style roof, complete with a delightful fairy figurine in a blue frock, is now available at Dollar General for the 2026 season.

Beatrice Dubois·May 21, 2026

A lush tomato plant in a home garden, with a banana peel placed at its base, symbolizing natural soil enrichment and healthy plant growth.

Hearth & Garden

Home gardeners use banana peels to enrich soil

A simple banana peel, often tossed in the trash, can be steeped in water for 24 hours to create a nutrient-rich liquid fertilizer for your plants, according to Real Simple .

Beatrice Dubois·May 18, 2026

A wilting houseplant surrounded by excess water, symbolizing the dangers of overwatering and the need for proper plant care techniques.

Hearth & Garden

Why Overwatering Kills Most Indoor Plants: A Complete Care Guide

Despite our best intentions, most indoor plants don't perish from neglect.

Beatrice Dubois·May 14, 2026