We polled some of our favorite design experts to get their take: when is the right time to start decorating for Christmas? Some of their answers may totally surprise you. Around Halloween This might sound controversial, but as Jennifer Derry, the chief merchandising officer of Balsam Hill points out, when it comes to your outdoor decor, late October is just fine. “Christmas lights are versatile and can go up as early as Halloween,” she says....
Read on for the potential causes of emerald cedar arborvitae leaf browning, which is not the same as the normal shedding of its old foliage that usually occurs in the fall. Potential Causes of Browning Leaves in Emerald Cedar Arborvitae When you see dead foliage on the inner part of emerald cedars, it’s generally not a problem. It’s normal to see brown leaves in fall or spring, as emerald cedars shed old foliage....
If your pothos leaves are turning yellow, it might be helpful to first identify what is the variety of pothos in question—it may have naturally yellow leaves! In fact, the variety Golden Pothos has yellow and green variegated leaves, and Neon offers a chartreuse hue. Regardless of the variety, it is typical for older leaves to turn yellow and drop off. Then most of the healthy leaves are left at the end of the vine....
If you are noticing less than stellar results from your washer, here are some tips that may make your clothes look better. Problem: Clothing is covered with lint or pet hair. Solutions: After washing pet bedding or extremely dirty items, clean the washer completely before washing the next load of laundry. If dirty laundry is heavily covered with hair, soil, or lint, add an extra rinse to the cycle. Use less detergent to reduce suds that can redeposit soil and lint on clothing....
To find some answers, I asked my Instagram followers via my plant account and received a lot of repetitive replies, including monstera, pothos, sansevieria (snake plant), and the pilea peperomioides (chinese money plant or pass it on plant). These are some of the most popular plants at the moment, so this is no surprise. So, I reached out to some plant influencers to find out what collectors like myself truly prize....
However, with their likes also comes their dislikes—their pet peeves, as it were. Read on to find out which design aspect each zodiac sign really can’t stand. Aries (March 21st to April 19th) Unthoughtful Lighting You will never see any lighting without thought in an Aries’ home. Anything else would make them feel totally cagey. (Think basic fluorescent bulbs, no experimentation with different lamp styles, and or fun twinkle lights strung along the mantel....
In This Episode In this episode of In the Weeds with Plant People, we meet Tracey Hairston—known as @mochagirlplace on Instagram—as she gives us a tour of her stunning collection of more than 100 plants throughout her beautiful home in Chesapeake, Va. Her plants not only look like they’re thriving, but they’ve also been styled extremely well throughout her house. Hairston begins with a stop at her lush red Begonia hybrid that she’s named Martha Stewart (is that “a good thing” or what?...
The color temperature of a room—warm versus cool—depends on the hue you pick. Most warm colors are earthy tones like rust, orange, yellow, even forest green. These colors are comfortable, inviting, and effortless. Cool tones include blue, lavender, minty green, and blue-gray. These rooms are soothing, fresh, and best for bedtime. Neutrals skirt the line of warm and cool and can work with almost any color on the spectrum....
Possible Causes Paint was applied in direct sunlight on a hot surface, which trapped solvent vapor as the paint dried too quickly. The paint was applied when the wood was damp, causing trapped moisture to expand the paint film. Dew, rain, or very high humidity penetrated after latex paint dried—a common problem if the latex paint was of lower quality or if the substrate surface preparation was inadequate. House moisture escaped through the walls due to improper house ventilation....
Here are 10 easy-to-grow perennial flowers that will add interest to your yard year after year. USDA Growing Zones: 3 to 9Color Varieties: Purple, pink, or whiteSun Exposure: Full sunSoil Needs: All types of soil with good drainage USDA Growing Zones: 2 to 10Color Varieties: Purple, white, orange, yellow, pink, or redSun Exposure: Full sun or part shadeSoil Needs: Sandy, rocky, and clay soils with good drainage USDA Growing Zones: 3 to 8Color Varieties: White, coral, pink, or redSun Exposure: Full sun to part shadeSoil Needs: Any soil with good drainage...
When we say “get rid of,” we aren’t suggesting that you throw it out in your garbage bin or over your fence and into the neighbors’ yard. This is the time to practice repairing, repurposing, recycling, or disposing of hazardous materials in the appropriate place. No matter how nice your outdoor furniture is or how well maintained the hedges and borders are, if there is a mess lurking in the yard—even around the corner—it’s going to detract from the pleasure of outdoor relaxation and entertaining....
Here are the 14 types of tropical flowers to enhance your garden. USDA Growing Zones: 5 to 11 depending on the variety Color Varieties: Yellow, orange, red, pink, white, purple, and multicolor Sun Exposure: Full sun Soil Needs: Rich, slightly acidic soil USDA Growing Zones: 9 to 10 (though some varieties can withstand freezing temperatures)Color Varieties: Pink, red, orange, and yellow depending on varietySun Exposure: Bright to filtered lightSoil Needs: Airy orchid mix...
All the garage workbenches here include different features that set them apart from the rest. Some are mobile, some are foldable, and some include shelves for extra storage. Whichever one you pick to build, you’re going to love the extra workspace that only a workbench can give. DIY Workbench from DIY Projects with Pete, Free Flip Top Workbench Cart from Saws on Skates, Free Rolling Workbench from A Crafted Passion, Free Folding Workbench from Saws on Skates, Free Super Sturdy Workbench from Homemade by Carmona, Free Portable, Collapsible Workbench from Funky Junk Interiors, Free Miter Saw and Table Saw Workbench from Ben’s DIY, $15 Basic Workbench from Bitterroot DIY, Free Mobile Workbench from Angela Marie Made, Free Hardworking Workbench from Nick+Alicia, Free Folding, Wall Mountable Workbench from CE Carpentry, $11....
Choosing plants to grow in clay soil takes some discretion. Some plants tolerate clay soil and help break up and improve its texture and drainage. Although you’ll still need to meet other growing requirements, including sun exposure and USDA hardiness zones, here are 25 plants that grow in clay soil. (Full sun plants are listed first.) USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 9Color Varieties: Red-purpleSun Exposure: Full sunSoil Needs: Average, well-draining...
