Columbus, OH

Homes & Gardens

Get lots of new plants for free by taking semi-ripe cuttings in summer

7 plants to propagate in August – summer cuttings to take this month

While common, terracotta pots are not a one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to your green friends. According to gardening experts, many plants will actually struggle when placed in terracotta pots. Below, we're sharing four plant types that you will want to pay special attention to when gardening. Ferns. Ferns will...

4 Plants You Should Never Plant in a Terracotta Pot, According to Gardeners

Gardening Know How

High summer is synonymous with deadheads and straggly growth, so it’s tempting to reach for the cutters. But here are the plants you should not prune in summer – and why

Don’t Trim These Plants Before Fall: 7 Plants You Should Not Prune In Summer

Keep shrubs, trees, and hedges in top shape by trimming this month

7 plants to prune in August to keep your yard neat, tidy, and flourishing

For many home gardeners, raised garden beds are a wonderful solution to their yard woes. Raised beds can help you incorporate the exact right soil for your picky plants or extend the amount of garden space you have. But not every plant will do great in a raised bed. Some...

10 Plants You Should Never Grow in a Raised Bed

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 toadstools, funky jelly fungus, and rounded puffball mushrooms in lawn grass may look alarming. However, lawn mushrooms can be a sign that you have healthy soil. Mushrooms can help lawns grow better by breaking down organic matter and making soil nutrients more available to plant roots. Before we...

Are There Mushrooms in Your Lawn? They're Actually a Good Sign, a Gardening Pro Says

Growing vegetables in pots is an excellent solution for gardeners with limited space or those who want to maximize their yield. Perennial vegetables are especially beneficial because they require less replanting, providing consistent harvests year after year. Here are ten perennial vegetables you can grow in pots, ensuring a steady supply of fresh produce with minimal effort.

10 Perennial Vegetables & Herbs You Can Grow in Pots – Plant Once, Harvest Forever

Elkhorn, WI

Real Simple

The Camp-Themed Bedding Collection That Sold Out in 24 Hours at Target Is Still Available on Amazon

Shop candles, body lotion, and more in intriguing new scents.

Bath & Body Works Just Dropped Its Halloween Collection, Including Vampire Blood Soap

Never toss out stale (or moldy) bread again.

Can You Freeze Bread to Keep It Fresh?

The drop includes three new cozy colors that are perfect for fall.

Stanley and Joanna Gaines’ New Target-Exclusive Tumblers Are Bound to Sell Out

With a little TLC, you can help them flourish.

5 Reasons Your Roses Aren't Blooming—and How to Bring Them Back

Discover some of the best longest-flowering perennials, helping to make sure your garden planting delivers with long-lasting color and interest

7 of the longest-flowering perennials – these varieties will add color to your garden for months

Gardening can be a relaxing and rewarding hobby, but it can also be time-consuming, especially when it comes to feeding and caring for your plants. Fortunately, there are many low-maintenance plants that thrive without the need for additional fertilizers. These hardy species are perfect for gardeners who prefer a more hands-off approach or for those who are just getting started and want to ensure success without too much fuss.

Plant And Forget: These Plants Never Need Any Fertilizer

Some things just aren’t cut out for the counter.

6 Foods You Should Never Store on the Counter

Mighty oaks and ornamental maples are beautiful in their own right, but there’s something to be said about the year-round greenery that conifer trees add to your yard. This tree family is characterized by the presence of cones—hence the name—and evergreen foliage that provides natural privacy, shade, and windbreak. They’re also a wonderful habitat for wildlife, are considered relatively low-maintenance, and look majestic in the winter and spring when other trees and plants are leafless. If you’re eager to transform your landscaping quickly, consider planting some of these fast-growing conifers.

15 Fast-Growing Conifers for Creating Year-Round Privacy and Drama—Quickly

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Dyson or Shark—Which Vacuum is Best?

An expert guide to avoid the troublesome situation of tomato plants not setting fruit

Why are my tomato plants not fruiting? 5 causes of blossom drop and how you can help pollination

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Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

It's been 21 years since actress/singer Nell Carter, best known for the 1980s NBC sitcom, Gimme a Break!, died of natural causes at only 54. This is her story. Nell Carter was born September 13, 1948, in Birmingham, Alabama. After initially finding fame on and off-Broadway, and via a brief role in 1977 on the TV datime drama, Ryan's Hope, Carter took the lead in Ain't Misbehavin'!, a live stage revue of the works of composer Fats Waller.

The Brief Life & Tragic Death of Nell Carter ('Gimme A Break' & 'Ain't Misbehavin'): 21 Years Later

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7 Edible Plants That Are Surprisingly Hard to Grow, According to Gardening Pros

Growing these fruits, veggies, and edible plants might seem like a good idea, but pro gardeners caution against...

7 Edible Plants That Are Surprisingly Hard to Grow, According to Gardening Pros

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