House Digest

For this hack, you'll need to wipe a sponge of soaked vinegar solution along your window sills and door frames. We'll explain the reason why you should do this.

Run A Sponge Of Vinegar Along Windowsills And Door Frames. Here's Why

Garden shears can grow dull, which can make it harder to trim plants while also potentially causing damage. This is the best method for sharpening them.

The Best Method For Sharpening Your Garden Shears

If you're looking at adding some no-mow grass seed into your lawn, you may want to consider the potential downsides, as well as a few alternatives.

The Downsides Of No-Mow Grass Seed (And Better Alternatives To Consider)

After bringing home a plant from a store or nursery, make sure you don't miss this one crucial step, otherwise, you might inadvertently jeopardize its health.

The First Thing You Should Check After Bringing A Plant Home From The Nursery

This beloved tree can be messy, but a little mess is worth it as it grows quickly and is able to provide shade while supporting the ecosystem.

The Fast-Growing Tree Species That'll Have Birds Visiting Your Yard Year-Round

If it gets cold where you live, you don't have to give up quite so soon on the growing season. Implement this easy container hack to prolong it.

Extend The Growing Season In Your Garden With This Easy Container Hack

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Knowing what flowers to plant in August isn't always so clear-cut. But that's why we called in help from pro planters —here's what they said to pot.

The 7 flowers to plant in August, according to gardening gurus

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

For a low-maintenance fall garden, even in low-nutrient and drought-prone areas, consider this splendid flower. Here's what it needs to grow, which isn't much.

This Beautiful Tubular Flower Will Thrive In Your Fall Garden

Weeds are a constant foe among lawn enthusiasts and backyard gardeners, but you can try this cinnamon hack to see if you can't tackle these unwanted visitors.

Try This Cinnamon Hack To Tackle The Weeds In Your Yard

Gardeners already love hydrogen peroxide, but there's a hack that uses this popular household product that can make your cucumber plants thrive in your garden.

The Hydrogen Peroxide Hack That Will Help Your Cucumbers Thrive

Gardening is very time-consuming and hard work. Make your life easier by letting your summer plants self-seed at the end of the growing season.

Let Your Summer Plants Self-Seed In The Garden. Here's Why

Sure, you can buy birdseed, but why get from the store what you can grow for pennies with the added benefit of beautiful summer color in your garden?

Attract Goldfinches With A Garden Shrub Full Of Scrumptious Seeds

As we enjoy the warm summer days of August, it’s the perfect time to start preparing your Christmas cactus for a spectacular display of blooms come holiday season. These stunning plants, native to the coastal mountains of southeastern Brazil, thrive with a little extra care during this time. By following a few key tips, you can encourage your Christmas cactus to produce an abundance of beautiful flowers that will brighten your home during the festive season.

Do These Things to Your Christmas Cactus in August to Make It Bloom Like Crazy

In an exclusive interview with House Digest, expert Dr. Jim Fredericks offered his advice for keeping pesky ticks at bay while working in the garden.

Keep Hungry Ticks Away When Working In The Garden With This Repellant Clothing

Learn how to clean your stove grates. Caked-on grease and grime can be unsightly and even dangerous, so use one of these proven methods to remove the buildup.

The 8 Best Ways To Remove Grime From Gas Stove Grates For A Sparkling Finish

Having a patio in your backyard can give you a great place to relax outdoors. Here is why brick pavers are a great choice for your backyard patio.

Why You Should Consider Installing A Brick Patio In Your Backyard

With many regions experiencing heat waves, August in the garden is a time for trimming crispy stems, plucking spent annuals, and deadheading perennials to encourage a late-season flush of flowers. Many plants are still in full swing or at least gearing up for their late summer and early fall burst of energy.

17 Perennials to Plant in August

Bright red, store-bought hummingbird nectar is archetypal, but our expert, Dr. Christopher J. Clark, suggests red ingredients may not be necessary. Here's why.

This Red Ingredient May Be Safe To Add To Hummingbird Nectar, But Should You?

If you planted fruit trees dreaming of harvesting juicy pears, pie-ready apples, and sweet summer peaches fresh from your own backyard, then trees that grow and bloom without producing bountiful fruit are a maddening puzzle. However, most of the reasons fruit trees don't produce fruit are easy to anticipate—and simple...

The Gorgeous Slow-Blooming White Flower That's Worth The Wait

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