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Other plants, though, require some consideration. Your localuniversity extension officeis usually the best place for information. Here are 12 common ground cover plants you should know about. The Spruce / Autumn Wood Hosta (Hosta spp.) Photos Lamontagne/Getty Images When you hear mention of ground covers for shade, Hostaimmediately comes to mind. Remember, though, that some types of hosta need a bit more sun to achieve their best color. David Beaulieu/The Spruce...

These room sprays make wonderful holiday and housewarming gifts, as well. What’s in a DIY Room Spray? A DIY room spray needs a few common ingredients to work. The Spruce / Meg MacDonald This can be alcohol,witch hazel, sea salt, or another emulsifier. It’s the perfect scent to use all year, filling your home with an energizing fresh smell. There are three label shapes; you might use whichever you like best....

With thousands ofhosta varieties, it has an enormous range of sizes, shapes, colors, and textures. It’s one of the most popular choices forshade gardens, although many hosta varieties can tolerate full sun. These plants make themselves at home in containers, in the garden andpaired with companion plants. The Spruce / Sarah Crowley Popular companion plants for hostas include hydrangeas and azaleas. Be sure to plant them towards the front of your bed or border so they can be seen....

@afreshspace/ Instagram Laundry roomsandkitchen pantriesare meant to be productive areas in your home. ensure you choose a cabinet in the corner or a high shelf. Leave the more accessible spaces for goods you use on a more consistent basis. @afreshspace/ Instagram Avoid sticky residue and ugly stains on your shelves by storing these items inplastic storage containers. This will also make it easier to access what you need when you need it....

Learn more about the 12 main types of shovels so youll be equipped for any job large or small. Want more gardening tips? Trench shovel A trench shovel has a long, slender head that narrows toward the end. the_burtons / Getty Images Its often used in landscaping to dig a shallow trench for irrigation or to create a border. The head of the shovel is rounded, usually with very little to no distinct point....

Meet the Expert Linda Hayslettis an interior designer and founder of LH.Designs. Want more design inspiration? This look is definitely more eclectic in nature and is meant to add major visual interest to the home. LH.Designs/ Photo byLauren Taylor Here, threshold separates gray tile from the wooden hallway beyond and serves to distinctly divide the two rooms. Lighterwood cabinets, which are present in both the kitchen and beyond, maintain a sense of cohesiveness....

Check out these winter landscaping ideas to add color, texture, and interest to your yard or garden. Want more gardening tips? Use Evergreens Getty Images/phanasitti Evergreens truly live up to their name. ciud / Getty Images With tough, wavy leaves or needles, evergreens have evolved over millennia to adapt to the harshest conditions. Winter is the perfect time to focus on installing or enjoying any of thesehardscaping ideas. Many types of synthetic grass look more like real grass than ever....

imaginima / Getty Images It’s not easy to make alaundry roomlook good. If this is true for you, there is an easy fix. Swap out the bold, plastic packaging for a set of matching, air-tight storage containers. imaginima / Getty Images In this modern laundry room, the vibrant bottles look a little less loud stored in neutral wovenbaskets. Not only will this help you keep your product storage in order, but it’ll look beautiful....

Here we see silver tansy (Tanacetum haradjanii) andEuphorbia myrsinitesmelding their striking colors of blue-grey and chartreuse together. Annuals with colorful foliage include coleus and caladiums. Add a Shade Border The shade garden need not be barren of color. Finding Lovely Annual cosmos are also tall flowers with feathery stems and delicate blooms. Add Low Hedges This lush garden in Sweden has paths connecting one area to another. The borders along this path have short, chunky boxwood hedges clipped to stay square and neat....

Want more gardening tips? Yarrow (Achillea spp. and hybrids) Yarrow grows one to three feet tall with delicate, wispy, fern-like foliage. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova The right location is key to a carefree yarrow plant. Add them for delicate blooms and beautiful color with little to no maintenance required. Traditionally a shade plant, newer astilbe hybrids will now tolerate more sun. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova False Indigo (Baptisia spp....

Windows are left bare to reinforce the connection to the private outdoor landscape. A wall of glass doors and windows brings in natural light and a lush treetop view. A pale neutral palette keeps the focus on the sweeping city views from the supersized picture windows. The Spruce / Jason Donnelly Tip Space and light are the ultimate modern luxuries. The bold art adds contrast with the antique fireplace and mirror to modernize the classic bones of the room....

Erin Williamson Design Think you know everything to take into account when shopping for a rug? And when in doubt, go larger with yourrug sizethat will make a room appear bigger, too. Want more design inspiration? Erin Williamson Design There’s no bad material to choose from, but try staying away from synthetic materials for durability. Corners and edges that receive more foot trafficlike in hallways or doorwayswill show wear faster and fray over time....

The Spruce / Sanja Kostic Lingering fumes can be irritating when painting afresh coat of painton the walls. Household supplies can also naturally absorb paint odors. Here are tips to get rid of the paint smell with common, eco-friendly products. The Spruce / Sanja Kostic Warning Most paints, like water-based paints, are safe. How Long Do Paint Fumes Last? Fumes are usually noticeable with water-based paints for up to three to four days....