14 Beautiful Types of Anemone Flowers

In zones where they aren’t hardy, anemones are often planted as annuals. Anemones aren’t fussy about soil, though they do best in slightly acidic conditions. Soaking corms overnight before planting seems to soften them up and speed the rate at which they sprout. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Gardeners in warm climates should plant the corms in fall for a spring show. Most De Caen anemones are spring bloomers that love full sun....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 518 words · Matthew Hernandez

14 Beautiful Types of Hydrangea to Grow

Whatall hydrangeashave in common is that they thrive in fertile, humus-rich soil with consistent moisture. There are about 80 hydrangea species worldwide but only a small number is grown as garden plants. Here are several types of hydrangeas worth adding to your landscape. The Spruce / Claire Cohen Bates Warning All parts of hydrangeas are toxic to humans and pets. One potted plant will make a gorgeous anchor in your summer border....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 570 words · Desiree Strickland

14 Best Bedroom Paint Colors for a Relaxing Space

Picking the right shade for your bedroom walls can make a huge difference in your ability to unwind. Remember that a soothingbedroom paint colordoesnt have to be boring. There are ways to add personality to your space and stillhave it feel calm. The Spruce / Christopher Lee Foto Here are 14 of the most serene bedroom paint colors that are anything but dull. This warm medium gray plays well with beiges and tans and is a wonderful neutral color itself....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 431 words · Nicholas Hurley

14 Best Lawn Mower Storage Ideas for Every Home

Popular options include lawn mower sheds, DIY-covered storage, garage storage, and budget-friendly or small space ideas. Garden Shed @luckyplot13/ Instagram A smallgarden shedprovides an easily accessible place to store a push mower. Most sheds are constructed from waterproof materials to keep their contents dry. The Spruce Additionally, the shed door usually comes with a lock to ensure that your mower is safe. Garage Corner @afreshspace/ Instagram Utilize a garage corner or nook to store your mower....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 307 words · Anita Gordon

14 Best Ornamental Grasses for Adding Privacy to the Garden

Their fast growth rate makes them ideal for privacy hedges because new plants can rapidly fill in any gaps. Moreover, ornamental grasses can be an economical way to achieve privacy on your property. Here are the best types of ornamental grass that will add privacy and beauty to your landscape. The Spruce / Letícia Almeida Tip When choosing ornamental grass, first verify that the variety is hardy in your climate....

May 4, 2025 · 4 min · 666 words · Amber Willis

14 Best Types of Jasmine for Your Landscape

The roughly 200 species from theJasminumgenus include both deciduous and evergreen flowering shrubs and vines. Here are 14 true jasmine shrubs and vines to try in your landscape. True jasmines (Jasminusspp.) The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova It produces abundant large, fragrant, white flowers with purple undersides. In northern climates, common jasmine is sometimes grown in pots and brought indoors for the winter. Italian jasmine has glossy green leaves, fragrant buttercup-yellow flowers, and shiny black berries....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 493 words · Christopher Bond

14 Charming Kitchen Ceiling Ideas for the Heart of the Home

Ashley Montgomery Design Your kitchen ceiling may not seem like a place that deserves much design consideration. But a well-considered kitchenceilingcan add extra style and character to your space. This look works best when the light fixture is centered above an island or table. Ashley Montgomery Design In the kitchen, this down-to-earth look adds plenty of character while showing off the artisanship of your home. Go Black Becca Interiors Make your kitchen moodywith a black ceiling....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 297 words · Harold Jordan

14 Clever Ways to Transform Your Couch So It Looks Brand New Again

We’re sharing all the best ways to transform your old couch to look brand new. Deep Clean It Sometimes upholstered furniture just needsa good thorough cleaningto look brand spanking new. Start with vacuuming up any crumbs and dust. Alvin Wayne Interiors Want more design inspiration? Smooth out the top and bottom with your hands and rezip. Repeat these steps with the back cushions. Change the Cushion Covers Instead of covering the whole couch, consider covering just the cushions....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 263 words · Jessica Graves

14 Closet Door Alternatives

The Spruce / Marty Baldwin The easiest way toupgrade your closet spaceis by simply replacing thecloset doors. Below, weve rounded up some stylish closet door alternatives to consider. Typically, French doors have glass panels along the length of them and swing out easily from the walls. The Spruce / Marty Baldwin There are tons of designs to choose from with varying colors. There are many storage and organization options available to us in a variety of styles, materials and finishes....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 262 words · Matthew Flores

14 Crafty Wooden Pallets Ideas for Your Garden

you’re free to also use them for herbs, succulents, and other small plants. Here are 14 wood pallet garden ideas to get your creativity flowing. Warning Not all wood pallets are safe to use for edible plants. The Spruce / Meg MacDonald This will help water drain away from your path, preventing rot. It may also inhibit weed growth in and around your path. Look for free woodworking plans or YouTube tutorials to remove some of the guesswork....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 397 words · Brittany Livingston

14 Creative Tree Stump Ideas to Try in Your Home and Garden

Instead of getting rid of it, consider implementing it into your yard’s overall design. Want more gardening tips? Repurpose Stumps Into Seating @ann.living/ Instagram Repurpose tree stumps into outdoor seating. Adam Albright This outdoorfire pitis small, so there wasn’t enough room for multiple chairs. Instead, tree stumps are an ingenious way to add plenty of seating. The stumps fit seamlessly with its outdoor surroundings. @ann.living/ Instagram It’s an organic way to add container plants to your outdoor garden....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 272 words · Timothy Parker

14 Cute and Cozy Backyard Movie Night Ideas

You’ll create an oasis in your yard: a place to relax and have fun in. When it’s not in use, just roll it up to store it. A sheet, tarp, or drop cloth is then hung on the frame to act as the screen. The Spruce / Jacob Fox This movie screen can easily be moved and taken apart and put back together again. You could purchase anoutdoor projector, or you could take on this unique project and make your own....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 360 words · Travis Herrera

14 Daybed Ideas for Small Spaces That Will Maximize Your Room

You’re sure to find plenty of inspiration! Keep this styling tactic in mind if you’re wondering how tocamouflage a daybedin a snap. It can also be styled to match the aesthetic of the room through similar bedding or pillows. Michelle Boudreau Design When installed in a kid’s room, sleepovers with friends will be extra fun. @ashleygoforth/ Instagram @seansymington/ Instagram @myhomeinspo/ Instagram Alexandra Kaehler Design/ Photo byAimée Mazzenga Alexandra Kaehler Design/ Photo byAimée Mazzenga...

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 105 words · Emily Baker