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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

Dreaming of an abundant vegetable garden but worried that limited outdoor space could decrease your harvest? Well, there's good news: your patio garden can still produce an impressive amount of food if you choose vegetable plants that thrive in containers. Ahead, we spoke with experts to find a dozen superstar vegetables well-suited to container life.

12 Vegetables That Thrive in Containers, So You Can Grow Produce Almost Anywhere

When it comes to the South, gardens are a staple of nearly every home's landscape design. If you have a backyard garden that you're trying to spruce up in terms of aesthetics or make easier on your back to tend to, look no further than raised garden beds!. "There are...

12 Raised Garden Bed Ideas We Love

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Turning fairytales into reality, these simple design tips will transform your garden into a wonderland

This Gardening Trend is the Perfect Way to Make Your Yard Feel Pretty and Whimsical, Say Landscape Designers

The US Sun

A GARDENING expert has shared a 65p tip that will kill your driveway weeds overnight. Weeds can be incredibly annoying, especially in the summer months, when warm weather causes them to grow quicker. Although they cause no harm, their appearance in between the cracks of your patio, or amidst your...

I’m a gardening expert – my 65p hack gets rid of pesky weeds on your driveway overnight, just sprinkle and leave

The Guardian

Plant, palm or tree – you want natural beauty but your fingers aren’t as green as you’d like. These plants will brighten your home and need minimal attention

No growing pains: the 20 houseplants that are hardest to kill

Creating a serene and orderly garden is all about selecting plants that bring a sense of peace and harmony to your outdoor space. By choosing the right combination of flowers, you can create a tranquil retreat that soothes the senses and provides a structured, aesthetically pleasing environment. The key is to select plants that not only look beautiful but also thrive in your garden conditions.

The 26 Best Plants for Creating a Serene and Orderly Garden

All you need to do is seed once and enjoy the blooms for ages to come

6 Self-Seeding Plants You Should be Growing in Your Backyard for a (Mostly) Self-Sufficient Garden

Every year, major paint brands predict the colors they think will be most popular the following calendar year—and the forecasts have already started to roll in. Today, Sherwin-Williams announced its 2025 Colormix Forecast: Capsules, which is comprised of 48 hand-selected trending colors that will dominate interiors and exteriors next year.

These Paint Colors Will Dominate in 2025, According to Sherwin-Williams

August is a critical month for gardeners as the intense heat and dry conditions can put significant stress on plants. Ensuring your garden remains productive and healthy requires careful attention and the right strategies. However, many gardeners fall into common traps during this month. Here are the biggest mistakes to avoid and how to fix them.

The Biggest Mistakes That Gardeners Make In August (Don’t Kill Your Garden!)

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Wendy's birthday was spent away from her loved ones. Virginia Wendy Williams fans, the latest update is not encouraging. The former talk show host turned 60 on July 18 without any of her loved ones around. According to Yahoo, family members remain "out of bounds" and have no access to Wendy as she battles dementia and progressive aphasia.

The family of talk show diva Wendy Williams were unable to celebrate her 60th birthday by her side

Homes & Gardens

One piece of equipment majorly elevates the actress's at-home growing set-up – it's simple, effective, and growing in popularity

Zooey Deschanel's vegetable gardening hack makes growing our own food easy – experts say it's the 'future of gardening'

We look forward to corn season every year. During the summer, corn is so sweet that it almost tastes like candy. It's so good, in fact, that we want to be able to enjoy it even when summer is over. Which is why we spoke with a food scientist to learn how to freeze corn to have a supply on hand whenever needed. Follow our tips, and you'll be able to sauté it with some Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and cracked black pepper, stir the kernels into corn chowder with plenty of potatoes and bacon, and grill the whole cobs and slather them with a generous amount of salted butter anytime you fancy.

How to Freeze Corn to Preserve Its Sweet Summery Flavor

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A lovely green lawn plays a big part in the overall curb appeal of a home, but keeping that lawn green requires something very important: water. An under-watered lawn is a problem, but an over-watered lawn can cause problems, too. Add in the seasonal fluctuations in water requirements, and it starts to feel quite complicated. We talked to horticulturists for their best advice on how long to water grass, plus their tips for how to keep it looking its best.

How Long Should You Water Your Grass? Experts Weigh In

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Ah, cats. Those mysterious, aloof beings that grace our homes with their presence. We feed them, clean their litter, and sometimes, if we’re lucky, they let us pet them. But how do we know if our feline friends actually adore us?

Hidden Signs Your Cat Adores You

Because of hydrangea's beauty, they’re a pretty versatile and common flower to grow in a garden, but they’re also pretty sensitive—and their best qualities go to waste once they wilt. There are plenty of reasons a hydrangea might begin to wilt. One of the primary causes is...

Are Your Hydrangeas Drooping? This Gardening Pro Shares How to Fix It

When your rooms lack a certain oomph, houseplants are the best quick fix—they literally bring life into any space and are (for the most part) not insanely hard to take care of. Some of the best houseplants can be categorized as “big-leaf” plants. Towering at larger-than-life levels and flaunting bold, glossy leaves, they’re the perfect thing to place in that one neglected home office corner...or else showcase front and center in your kitchen!

12 Best Big-Leaf Plants for Turning Your Home into a Foliage-Filled Paradise

More and more homeowners are opting to fill their interiors with dark colors that evoke a sense of warmth and drama—a trend that doesn't seem to be going anywhere anytime soon. After analyzing top-performing colors and paint trends, Stainmaster has announced Truffle—a versatile and restorative dark hue—as its 2025 Color of the Year.

Color of the Year Selections for 2025 Have Begun—See Stainmaster's Dramatic Pick Here

Scituate, MA

Dianna Carney

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts has announced a heartwarming and adorable event that will both raise money for the local animal shelter while also socializing a few of their tiniest furry friends. The local animal shelter explains, "We need help socializing 12 adorable kittens! Your job would be to hang out with them, play with them and pet them!"

Local Animal Shelter Announces Adorable "Play With Kittens" Event

Hydrangeas are some of the most beautiful flowering shrubs. Known for their spectacular blooms in a range of colors, they work great in a late summer or early fall garden. However, it turns out that some plants don’t play well with hydrangeas. These plants include other flowers, trees, vegetables, and herbs, many of which prefer other soil types or need different care. Some even emit chemicals that are harmful to hydrangeas and other flowers.

14 Plants You Should Never Grow Next to Hydrangeas

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Chaos Gardening Is About Embracing a Wild, Untamed Look—Here's How to Do It

Some gardens are planned down to the inch; others are carefully laid out to look wild and untamed. But if your approach to gardening is less...

Chaos Gardening Is About Embracing a Wild, Untamed Look—Here's How to Do It

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