Westend61 / Getty Images Its no secret that gardening demands patience, particularly when growing plants from seeds. But if you want to add instantcolorto your landscape, certain plants are better choices than others. These flowers germinate quickly and need minimal maintenance once established. Westend61 / Getty Images Here are the 10 best fast-growing flower seeds for adding instant color to your garden. Calendula Getty Images/BasieB Calendula, also called pot marigold (although distinct fromcommon marigold,Tagetes spp....

The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Flowering treesfill the yard with dazzling colors while sheltering the home and providing privacy. Power up your yard’s vivid canopy with these fast-growing flowering trees recommended by experienced arborists. Meet the Expert Want more gardening tips? The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova That’s due to its rapid establishment, striking early-season blooms, and adaptability to various soil conditions. “Pinkish-purple flowers develop before the spectacular heart-shaped leaves emerge, all in early spring,” Abbey says....

Here are ten fast-growing vines with beautiful flowers suitable for a wide range of growing zones. In warmer climates, many varieties are evergreen. The flowers attract hummingbirds, butterflies, bees,and other pollinators. Getty Images The size and hardiness of the vine varies. That does not mean, however, that you should shy away from wisteria altogether. Bougainvillea Jenny Dettrick / Getty Images Thisvigorous, thorny vinegrows in sunny, dry climates. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova...

The Spruce / Kara Riley Fig trees and plants (Ficusspp.) They are generallyfast-growing, very vigorous plantsthat can be invasive when growing conditions are ideal. In areas where fig trees cannot survive outside climates, they are common houseplants, like theficus tree. The Spruce / Kara Riley Weeping figs, rubber trees, and fiddle leaf figs are especially popular for indoor growing. They are also used in creating bonsai. These species often smother their host trees....

Pro gardener Laura Janney says our flower gardens are skewing toward more muted and earthier palettes, too. Think dusty pinks, lavender, soft peaches and soft whites, says Janney. These colors show tranquility and work well with traditional and cottage garden styles. Laura Janney /The Inspired Garden Want more gardening tips? Theres been more education that it doesnt have to be all or nothing with native plants, says Tamony. Janney says this means people are planting flowers that can withstand hot temperatures and less rain....

The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Perennials are the heart of many ornamental gardens, adding color and texture. Beyond the temperature extremes of hardiness zones, some plants just do better in certain areas of the county. Delphiniums struggle through hot, dry summers. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Guara can be capricious in frigid winters. Here are 10 easy-to-care-for perennials that will grow just about anywhere in the Northeast. But every plant species has an expected lifespan....

This is a perfect project for a confident beginner woodworker. Building a bar stool is also a great way to save money. The design is a twist on a standard bar stool, with rectangle seats and clean lines. R Architecture / Unsplash They would go great in any style of home all the way fromfarmhousetocontemporary. You’ll start out by making the legs and adding the top. Finally, you’re able to finish them with stain or paint....

There are a lot of advantages to building an outdoor fireplace yourself. you’re able to also be in charge of the design. Keep in mind that many of these outdoor fireplace construction plans usefireplace kitsas the basis of the fireplace. The Spruce / Leticia Almeida There are lots of great tips here on how to build the stone veneer for your fireplace. It’s a smaller, portable fireplace so you’re free to move it where you see fit....

Apotting benchwill give you extra room to pot plants and flowers as well as keep your gardening equipment. All these potting bench plans include everything you better build asturdy wooden bench. You’ll find diagrams, photos, and step-by-step building instructions. The Spruce / Michelle Becker They also include materials lists and cut lists so you’ll know exactly what you need. It has a narrow top shelf and then two larger work surfaces below....

The best front door is welcoming and meshes well with the rest of the house. Here are 10 of our favorite front door colors forbrick houses. The rightexterior paint jobcan transform the look of your house, even something as simple as the front door. The Spruce / Sarah Crowley Pretty and Pink Pinks Charming Who says pink doesn’t work with brick? A rich, bold red brings out the red of the brick and isincredibly welcoming....

Want more design inspiration? Take your time moving things around until you have an arrangement that works for you. Here are some ideas. Lisa Gilmore Design/Amy Lamb of Native House Photography Desiree Burns Interiors chose an abstract large-scale triptych to complement this Japandi-style open plan living room dining room. Staircase and Hallway Gallery Wall Ideas Staircases and hallways can feel a little empty without wall decor. Make them homier with a gallery wall of anything from family photos to mirrors....

Want more cleaning and organizing tips? “Don’t let grease cool,” Webber warns. “Once it cools, it’s like trying to scrub dried cementgood luck. The Spruce / Ana Cadena ), and so is Webber. In fact, he says this is a great method for tackling those annoying grease splatters. “Keep a cloth nearby and wipe down surfaces before grease turns into glue,” Webber says. “You’ll thank yourself later when you’re not chiseling it off the counters....

Meet the Expert Dani Dazeyis the owner and principal designer of Dazey Den. A small amount of paint can go a long way. If you currently have an all-white kitchen and want to bring some color in, paint theisland. @nudeandthenovice/ Instagram It’s a great way to add a bold touch of color without committing to painting the entire kitchen. Want more design inspiration? “Try removing and painting just the doors versus the whole cabinet,” Dazey suggests....