Ventless gas fireplaces are popular because they’re clean and easy to use. However, reviews are mixed about their safety. A patchwork of regulations across the United States controls the legality of ventless fireplaces. The Spruce / Ana Cadena Roughly a third of states allow these units with no restrictions. California and Massachusetts have banned all ventless fireplaces indoors. In the remaining states, regulations vary based on the city’s population, altitude, and surrounding geography....

This offers a timeless, harmonious feel, making your room feel calm, cozy, and welcoming. The depth of its color grounds the space, adding a touch of elegance. Ashley McCollum, color expert at Glidden Paint, suggests aneutral greigeshade such as Glidden’s Whiskers. Kseniya Starkova / Getty Images She says this allows the furniture to make a statement while blending in, allowing the room to breathe. Want more design inspiration? McCollum recommends Glidden’s Chalky Blue....

Nathan Oakley / Unsplash Choosing feng shui bedroom colors can impact the flow of energy in your life. Thebedroomis the ideal place for incorporatingfeng shui. It’s a room where just a few adjustments can go far. Nathan Oakley / Unsplash Color can activate feng shuiin your bedroom. Humans are visual creatures significantly affected by visual cues. Different wavelengths of light create the other colors we see. Anastasiia Krivenok / Getty Images...

The Best Mulch for Flowerbeds The best mulch is the one you are willing to maintain. Experiment and invest in the one that suits your landscape and climate. Compost The Spruce / Steven Merkel Compost is organic material in various stages of decomposition. The Spruce / Jacob Fox Mature compost is dark brown and crumbly with soil-like particles, and it has an earthy smell. The compost will slowly work down into the soil and need to be refreshed over the growing season....

Want more design inspiration? But the bed should not be directly facing the door. Tip Use a freestanding mirror that easily adjusts to reflect the door from your bed. The Spruce / Christopher Lee Foto Place Your Bed Away From Opening Doors Michelle Berwick Design Place yourbed away from opening doors. Correct any door and bed alignment problem with a feng shui crystal. Your bed should be placed against a full wall and securely attached for safety....

A garden bed can take many forms. And today, it’s perfectly acceptable to use a garden bed for vegetables and other edibles. Such a garden is often described simply as a “perennial border.” The Spruce / Kailey Whitman It is remarkably easy to create, and much of the enjoyment comes from the planning. The key is anticipating the heights, colors, textures, and mass of all the various plants. A trip to a local arboretum or public garden can also give you ideas....

Thats the beauty of a designated cutting garden. Find a sunny spot in your yard andfill it with plants that are grown to be cut. Then treat your cutting garden as your private source of flowers for bouquets to brighten your indoor spaces. The Spruce / Meg MacDonald Think you dont have any space left for a new garden, even if its tucked away? How about designating a few rows in your vegetable garden to flowers....

And, believe it or not, they’re not too difficult to pull off. Meet the Expert Annette Hirdis a horticulturist and expert gardener at Easy Urban Gardens. Want more gardening tips? Westend61 / Getty Images it’s possible for you to alwaysadd amendments, but it’s crucial that you know the baseline first. Generally, a layer of compost will add much-needed nutrients into the soil. Choosing Raised Beds vs. SbytovaMN / Getty Images...

Schulzie / Getty Images A lawn visually complements a home and provides a soft, welcoming place to relax. Find out why so many people are switching to clover lawns, plus how to plant a clover lawn. An intermixed clover lawn requires far less water than a pure turf lawn. Schulzie / Getty Images Turfgrass grows rapidly and densely. Mowing clover reduces leaf size and helps it blend better with surrounding turfgrass....

Transform your deck into a grower’s paradise with these gardening tips Kristin Mitchell / Getty Images No garden? Here are the top 12 tips, straight from experts, for how to garden on a deck. Want more gardening tips? Kristin Mitchell / Getty Images Just check that that growing containers have drainage holes, and that theyre appropriately sized for your plants. Larger pots give plants room to grow, saysApartment Gardeningauthor Amy Pennington....

The Spruce / Heidi Kolsky Have you ever admired alush hanging basketbursting with blooms at your favorite nursery? In cold-winter regions, this means midspring after all danger of frost has passed. If a frost is threatened, simply bring your basket indoors to shelter it from cold nighttime temperatures. The Spruce / Heidi Kolsky Coco coir or moss liners are the most common materials, offering excellent drainage and aesthetics. Some retailers offer premium basket liners that increase water retention, such as theMagniMoist liner....

Most herbs are well-suited to the slightly cooler indoor temperatures common in winter. The challenge will be providing them with enough light and keeping the humidity levels optimal. If you meet their needs you’ll have a never-ending supply of newly harvested culinary herbs. The Spruce / Cori Sears Read on to learn how to plant a kitchen herb garden. Which Herbs Can Grow in the Kitchen? Not all herbs are well-suited for growing indoors....

Some gardeners also use strawberry pots to grow herbs and leafy salad greens. The Spruce / Marie Iannotti Strawberry pots require a planting technique all their own. What Is a Strawberry Pot? The Spruce / Marie Iannotti These days, many different materials are used to manufacture strawberry pots, but the design remains similar. Strawberry pots are sometimes referred to as strawberry jars. Soil can easily tumble out of the side planting holes, making quite a mess....