'Distant Drums' Roses Look Stunning in Any Garden

Roses always look elegant in a garden, but two-tone blooms are extra special. As the season continues, the blooms can fade to be mostly pink. It usually grows up to 3 or 4 feet tall and about 3 feet wide. Credit: Courtesy of Heirloom Roses This will encourage the plant to produce even more flowers. Also, it will help keep your garden looking tidy by removing blooms past their prime....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 101 words · Katherine Morris

'Gilmore Girls' Fans Will Love These Pumpkin Pancakes Straight from Luke's Diner

Re-create this cozy cold-weather breakfast at home. This recipe is much simpler to re-create than you might think. Grab the maple syrup, turn on your favorite episode ofGilmore Girls, and enjoy this comforting cold-weather breakfast. Credit:Getty Images / bhofack2 It includes canned pumpkin in the batter, plus fall spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ground ginger. For an even faster breakfast, start with aboxed pancake mixand stir in canned pumpkin. Then, stir in about 12 cup of canned pumpkin....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 168 words · Tammy Murray

'Love It or List It' Is Returning to HGTV for Its 20th Season—with a New Designer

Loyal viewers have been missing new episodes since 2022, but the wait is finally over. The online grid recently announced the shows Season 20 returnalong with one major change. Fans (and Visentin) were surprised when Farr announced her departure in 2023. Credit:HGTV HGTV reps promised Turner has a competitive spirit and the design expertise to get the job done. We cannot wait to watch her give David a run for his money....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 104 words · Zachary Cook

'Palm Royale'-Inspired Decor Brings a Coastal Flair to the Mob Wife Aesthetic

The new dramedy from Apple TV+ takes you into a world of extravagant interior design. Here’s how to get the look from the screen to your own space. The comedy, spiced up with drama, premiered on March 20 on Apple TV. Credit:Apple TV Carlos and Reed referencedSlim Aarons' iconic photo collectionsas a jumping-off point for their fully-realized sets. Adding little bit of glam is never a bad idea, even if you dont live in Palm Beach....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 78 words · Sheri Johnson

'Plant by Number' Maps Help You Plan Beautiful, Elaborate Gardens with Ease

Take the guesswork out of gardening this season with this simple planting tool. Plant by Numberis looking to majorly simplify the gardening process for beginners and master gardeners alike. Its exactly like a paint-by-number craft, except for your garden! Credit:Plant by Number Before purchasing your map. you should first consider drainage and sunlight. After ordering, the planting process is super simple. Credit:Plant by Number Position your plants on top of the fabric, following the numbers to match plants to locations....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 153 words · Dustin Clark

(2025) Must-Have Kitchen Islands: Where Style, Comfort, and Value Collide

She covers furniture products and more for ChosenFurniture. Forgetbean bag chairs,sleeper sofas, andporch swing chairs this is where life happens. Think you dont have space for an island? Weve seen tiny apartments pull off miracles with a rolling cart, and sprawling kitchens get even more glam. This island is a renters bestie. Its the little black dress of kitchen furniture: basic but versatile. Need a breakfast bar? Its your cheese plate stage....

May 4, 2025 · 5 min · 865 words · Carl Gonzalez

10 Common Bathroom Cleaning Mistakes to Avoid

Keep your space sparkling by avoiding these common bathroom cleaning blunders. You put a lot of elbow grease into making your bathroom sparkle, fromscrubbing the tubto keeping tile clean. Maximize your cleaning efforts byscrubbing your bathroom correctlyand avoiding the following cleaning faux pas. Credit: Paul Dyer Cleaning Around Clutter You should always decluttering before attempting to clean any space in your home. Because bathrooms are relatively small, they tend to accumulate clutter much faster....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 195 words · Amber Daniels

10 Common Cleaning Conundrums (and How to Solve Them)

From dingy, moldy grout to sticky kitchen cabinets, these cleaning conundrums can stump the best of us. Jason Donnelly Many common cleaning tasks are straightforward, likecleaning a bathtubormopping the floor. Then, followour guidelines for washing and caring for towelsthe right way. Credit:Jason Donnelly Wait 15 minutes, then flush the drain by pouring boiling water to wash away any remaining residue. Sticky Buildup on Kitchen Cabinets Without regular cleaning, kitchen cabinets can develop a sticky film from cooking grease....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 183 words · David Sellers

10 Essential Tips for Growing Vegetables Indoors Successfully

Growing vegetables indoors is possible with these must-know tips on plant selection, lighting, and more. Joel Sharpe / Getty Images Many gardeners never think about growing vegetables indoors. If you often overwater, a soil moisture meter can help guide your watering practice. Credit:Joel Sharpe / Getty Images Check for Pests Pests are usually not as problematic indoors, but they can still occur. This will ensure your veggies grow their best and produce straight and sturdy stems....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 91 words · Patrick Bowman

10 Gardening Tasks You Should Never Do When the Ground Is Frozen

Plant care changes when the ground freezes. Here’s how to adapt your gardening. Watering Gardeners in warm climates may need towater their outdoor plants all year round. Credit:Carson Downing Plant roots cant absorb water in frozen gardens and youll only need to water again when the soil thaws. That means that gardeners can generally take a break from weeding when the ground is frozen. Marty Baldwin 8. Credit:Marty Baldwin Freezing temperatures and wet winter weather can cause permanent damage to all of these items....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 84 words · John Mercer

10 Genius Ways to Use Up Vegetables and Fruits Before They Go Bad

But we’re not always in the mood to undertake the efforts ofpickling foodsor canning foods. We’re wild about Ratatouille-Style Pasta Sauce andMediterranean Kale and Cannellini Stew with Farro. Wondering how to use up leftover vegetables like mashed butternut squash? Credit: Blaine Moats Stir in a scoop near the end of cooking time to thicken the texture. and theseeasy and healthy juice recipesfor fast fruit fixes. (The garbage disposal-refresh might just be our fave....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 124 words · Joshua Walker

10 Must-Know Tips for Growing Marigolds from Seed Successfully

Growing marigolds from seed is a budget-friendly way to fill your garden with cheery flowers. Use these simple tips to learn the basics of growing marigolds from seed to flower. Placing a heating mat under your seedlings will help them germinate faster. Credit:Kindra Clineff Composting doesn’t destroy damping off pathogens. Pruning in this manner encourages marigold plants to branch out and produce bushier growth and more blooms.

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 67 words · Sean Lewis

10 Must-Know Tips for Preparing a Raised Bed Garden for Winter

Preparing a raised bed garden for winter makes spring gardening much easier. For example, it’s the perfect time toimprove worn out soiland repair rotted bed frames. Don’t add any diseased plant material to your compost pile. Credit:Oxana Medvedeva / Getty Images Put that in the trash to avoid creating problems for yourself next year. you’re able to avoid these problems bytesting your soilonce every three years and adding amendments if needed....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 150 words · Lee Hayes