Latest articles by Sarah Veldman
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Meghan Markle Just Put Harvest Baskets Back in the Spotlight – Here's Why They're a Must-Have for Home GrowersInspired by Meghan Markle's garden harvest? Here's how to build a kitchen garden that actually fills a basket, from what to grow to when to pick it.
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Practical Magic 2 Is Reviving the Romantic Cottage Garden Trend – Recreate the Owens Sisters' LookPractical Magic 2 has everyone obsessed with the Owens sisters' garden. Here's how to recreate its enchanting conservatory and romantic cottage garden style.
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Love Ashley Tisdale's French-Inspired Planters? These Budget-Friendly Lookalikes Deliver the Same CharmAshley Tisdale's French-inspired planters look expensive but the aesthetic is all about restraint...
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Can You Grow a Rose Bush From a Grocery Store Bouquet? This Trick Suggests You Can Do Exactly ThatYes, you read it right, that store-bought bouquet could become a long-lasting shrub. With a few quick snips, here's how you can turn something temporary into a long-lasting beauty
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6 Top-Rated Cordless Misting Fans – Make Your Yard 15 Degrees CoolerSick of sweating through weeding? We collected the best-rated cordless misting fans at every price point, so you can keep cool while you work (or just relax).
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It’s Not Too Late to Plant These 6 Gorgeous Container Recipes for Showstopping Color Into FallStop putting the wrong flowers together. Experts share the best mixed container combinations, the thriller-filler-spiller rule, and the mistakes to avoid.
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These Organic Pest Control Products Actually Work — Without Harsh ChemicalsFrom neem oil to motion-activated sprinklers, these organic pest control products are effective, chemical-free, and safe to use around food, pets, and beneficial insects.
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Want a Bird Bath, But Only Have a Small Balcony? These Cute Clip-On Options Fit Over a Railing & Work With Any BudgetNo yard? No problem. These affordable clip-on bird baths hook right onto a balcony railing and bring birds straight to your door.
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3 Patio Features That Deter Flying Pests — and Look Beautiful Doing ItYou don't need an eyesore to keep flying pests off your patio. These three features - from sheer net curtains to repellent plants - are as beautiful as they are effective.
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The Simple Wasp Traps That Let You Enjoy Your Garden AgainFrom reusable bait traps to chemical-free sticky options, these are the wasp traps that actually work so you can eat outside this summer without flinching every five minutes
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Train Your Tree to Survive Heat Waves: This Deep-Watering Tool Gets Water Where It's Needed MostWatering daily but still seeing scorched trees? It's because you're only watering the surface. Here's why a deep-irrigation probe is the ultimate fix.
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Sorry Wooden Trellis, But This Sleek Weather-Tough Alternative is Stealing the Show in Gardens This SummerDurable, rot-resistant, and effortlessly chic? No wonder this garden feature is proving so popular with all those dreaming of low-maintenance screening.
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Zinnias: the Sun-Loving Blooms You Can Still Grow in a HeatwaveAll the best gardeners are growing these heat-tolerant flowers this summer, and you should be too. Here's everything you need to know to get a great result.
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7 Mosquito Control Products That Actually Work to Keep Your Summer Celebrations Itch-FreeFrom mosquito dunks to Thermacell repellers and permethrin sprays, here are the products that genuinely keep mosquitoes away from your garden and patio all summer.
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7 Weird Weeding Tools You Never Knew You NeededWeeding is a chore, but it doesn't have to ruin your back. Here are the best weeders you may not have heard of.
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Joanna Gaines Proves Climbing Roses Are the Secret to a More Romantic BackyardInspired by Joanna Gaines' dreamy climbing rose moment? Here's how to actually do it.
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Recreate Ina Garten's Paris-Inspired Water Feature on a Budget – It's the Secret to a Tranquil BackyardIna Garten's Paris-inspired garden water feature is more achievable than it looks. Experts share the budget picks and placement rules that make it feel elegant.
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Walmart Has Some Seriously Stylish Patio Finds on Sale Right Now – You'll Want to Live Outside All SummerWalmart's summer patio sale has some great deals. Here are 12 of the best deals on outdoor seating, dining sets, fire pits, and lighting to shop now.
