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Try a soothing shade of sage green for a home gym or crafting room. Choose a bolder primary color for a light-challenged rec room or kids hang-out space. Here are 12 of the best basement paint colors to give your underground space a lift. The Spruce / Christopher Lee Foto Sherwin-Williams' Mindful Gray (SW 7016) is an incredibly versatile shade with cool blue undertones. Magnolia One Horn White Variations of whitewill lighten your basement and mimic the look of natural light....

Want more gardening tips? Its known to attract birds and pollinators too. Lana2011 / Getty Images The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova The Spruce / Adrienne Legault The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Emma Grimberg / Getty Images The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Simon McGill / Getty Images The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova RichieChan / Getty Images The Spruce / Loren Probish

There are hundreds of flea repellents on the market, but they contain chemicals. Here is how to get rid of fleas with natural repellents. Diatomaceous Earth Diatomaceous earth is a naturally occurring powder made from the microscopic remains of diatom algae. It penetrates the exoskeleton of a flea and kills it through dehydration. Diatomaceous earth can kill fleas within four hours. Sprinkle it around infested areas indoors and outdoors. Diatomaceous earth is non-toxic to pets and humans unless directly inhaled....

Another benefit of ornamental grasses is that many types are deer resistant. Here are 12 of the most popular ornamental grasses to grow. Tip Ornamental grasses typically have either a spreading habit or a clumping habit. The Spruce / Autumn Wood Spreaders tend to be taller and more dramatic, while clumping grasses form relatively short mounds. Choose the best habit for your garden needs. It also grows somewhat low. The Spruce / David Beaulieu...

In fact, gardeners in northern climates often have to treat certain perennial vines as annuals. Here are 12 perennial vines that do well in full sun. It can be used as a ground cover and border, as well as tied to a support structure. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova It also grows well in containers. Water regularly and fertilize throughout the growing season. But avoid overhead watering as much as possible, which can cause disease in the vine....

The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Few garden styles are as romantic and welcoming as the Englishcottage garden. Here are some top plants to achieve anEnglish garden look. Peachleaf Bellflower Roel Meijer/ Getty Images Several wonderfulbellflowerswill light up your garden. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova The peachleaf bellflower (Campanula persicifolia) stays in bloom most of the summer. Its long stems and abundance of buds make it a great cut flower and welcome garden plant....

Depending on its shade, it can read soft or deep. you could create a light and airy space with apale lavender. Despite its versatility, purple isn’t usually listed as one of the most popularbedroom paint colorseach year. The Spruce / Christopher Lee Foto Here are 12 of the best purple paint colors topaint your bedroom, no matter what your style is. We love Benjamin Moore’s French Lilac because it’s a rich tone that doesn’t feel too saccharine....

Here are 12 good choices for ornamental plants in shady locations along north-facing walls. Warning Some plants, as noted below, are toxic to humans and animals. It is even more tolerant of sunny conditions. The Spruce / Sarah Crowley Beware that some ferns are aggressive growers while others are slow growers. you could prune most ferns in the late winter or early spring to encourage new growth. Small varieties grow to about 6 to 8 inches; taller varieties are 10 to 12 inches....

Whittney Parkinson Design As transitional areas of the home, hallways are easy to forget when designing your space. Were here to tell you that your hallway doesnt need to be bland. When it comes tohallway paint colors, anything goes, but blue is an excellent choice. Whittney Parkinson Design Plus, it goes well with nearly any design style. Here are 12 blue hallway ideas to inspire your hallway makeover. Want more design inspiration?...

Bloom period:Through spring, blooming for around six weeks. Care requirements:Partial to full sun, neutral to acidic well-draining soil. Want more gardening tips? Design by Laura Janney ofThe Inspired Garden/ Photo by Matt Yeager Plus, they’re relatively low maintenance. Bloom period:Spring into early summer for up to three weeks. Care requirements:Partial to full sun, well-draining soil. Design by Laura Janney ofThe Inspired Garden/ Photo by Matt Yeager Bloom period:Late winter into spring and fall, lasting two to three weeks once bloomed....

Katrin Ray Shumakov/Getty Images Chrysanthemumsare “the” fall flower. Want more gardening tips? These fast-growing plants are grown as annuals for their showy foliage. Katrin Ray Shumakov/Getty Images Planted from nursery starts in early fall, they will thrive until the first hard freeze. Autumn Joy Sedum An easy-to-grow sedum, Autumn Joy (Hylotelephium ‘Herbstfreude’ Autumn Joy). this succulent perennial has ornamental appeal throughout the year. Ravinder Kumar / Getty Images The rounded, fleshy green leaves emerge in the spring followed by light pink buds....

Keep reading for a look at inspiring spaces of all sizes and styles below. Better yet, keep in mind that black countertops are nice because they camouflage spills and stains. To prevent the space from feeling too bland, accessorize a bit with small items such as plants. @maximizingtiny/ Instagram Here, pops of green look right at home on top of the wood cabinetry. Thoughtful pops of black spaced throughout the room provide an artful finishing touch....

Thesecharging station ideaswill help eliminate cord clutter while keeping all your devices in one easy-to-find place. This one has outlets inside which are ideal for charging phones and tablets overnight. Build-Your-Own Charging Station Jen Woodhouse This beautiful wooden charging station looks store-bought but it’s DIY. Caught On A Whim Visit the tutorial to learn how to make this one at home. Small holes keep cords organized and in the right spot so they won’t get tangled....