30 beautiful designs you'll love for your yard - Homes & Gardens
WEBAug 23, 2022 · 3. Pack a punch in a narrow space. (Image credit: Future / Annaick Guitteny) If you are looking for plenty of planting but have a thin plot, look to clever narrow garden ideas. One of the best is to put in neat raised beds and layer planting, from tall to mid-height to low to make your flower beds pack a punch.
How to get rid of fleas inside the house - Homes & Gardens
WEBAug 29, 2022 · 4. Use heat from a steam cleaner. The amount of items you can clean with a steamer could surprise you. While the appliance might be a favorite for cleaning up floors, it can be a great solution for getting rid of fleas inside the house. To preserve the life of your mattress and kill fleas, vacuum it first, then apply steam, allowing the ...
13 ways to keep spiders away - Homes & Gardens
WEBOct 31, 2022 · It should encourage spiders to keep away. 4. Fill gaps and cracks to keep spiders out. Any gaps and cracks around doors and windows give spiders an easy route into your home, so fill these using caulk or weather stripping. ‘I make an inspection of the outside of my home at the end of every summer,’ says Jennifer Ebert, digital editor.
Ultimate decluttering tips from the experts | Homes & Gardens
WEBAug 21, 2024 · 10 decluttering methods. To take things into your own hands on a practical level, these methods are tried-and-true ways to tackle clutter: One Bag a Day method: Fill one bag a day with clutter to donate or trash. Dopamine Decluttering method: Make decluttering fun and enjoyable to encourage motivation.
When to plant vegetables: a month by month calendar - Homes
WEBMay 24, 2024 · Asparagus – plant asparagus crowns in late March and April. Beetroot – direct sow in rows 12 inches (30cm) apart from March to July for harvesting in as little as 7 weeks. Thin out seedling to 4 inches (10cm) apart at about 1 inch (2.5cm) tall. Sow every few weeks for continual supply.
How to grow hydrangeas: when, where and how to plant them
WEBOct 27, 2022 · Using a pencil as a dibber, make holes in a pot filled with seed compost and insert the cuttings. Water the cuttings and place them in a propagator at 64-70°F / 18-21°C. Alternatively you can seal a polythene back over the top. Once the cuttings have rooted, harden them off and transplant into individual pots.
Garden screening ideas: 24 ways to create privacy beautifully
WEBJun 10, 2022 · You may also want to use screening as an important element of your garden design to create a sense of a journey through the space. 1. Double up boundary planting. (Image credit: James Kerr/Charlotte Rowe) Creating more privacy in a garden overlooked by the surrounding houses needs thinking through carefully.
When to cut back peonies - Homes & Gardens
WEBAug 28, 2024 · When fall sets in, usually around October to November, your peony foliage will fade and wilt. It is then time to trim. ‘Cut your peonies back to about 1 inch (2.5cm) above the ground,’ says Jennifer Green, botanist and expert at Positive Bloom. ‘As a herbaceous perennial, peonies will die back only to re-emerge next spring, so do not ...
How to grow honeysuckle – when, where and varieties to plant
WEBMar 5, 2022 · Prepare the fence or wall by attaching horizontal and vertical wires or trellis panels, and keep some airflow around the plant by leaving a gap of at least 2 inches (5cm) between the surface of the fence or wall and the support. 'Honeysuckle are incredibly useful, given their tolerance of shade, making them perfect climbers for a north wall ...
32 small kitchen ideas for a functional and stylish design
WEBAug 8, 2024 · 14. Decorate with a cohesive color palette. (Image credit: Martin Moore) Avoid using too many bright, contrasting colors in a small kitchen – it can overwhelm the space and instantly make the kitchen feel small and chaotic. Instead, choose colors in the same family for a seamless, aesthetically pleasing scheme.