23 Miracle Plants You Can Still Grow Now That Thrive in Cold Weather

Want more gardening tips? White, pink, purple, and red are the colors it comes in. This pop in of Cyclamen can bloom in late winter if you don’t live too far north. The Spruce / David Beaulieu Even before the flowers open, it bears reddish buds that afford winter interest. you’re able to get both early-season and late-season color from these colorful members of the violet family. The green of the outer leaves is paired with purple, rose, or creamy-white coloration in the center....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 352 words · Arthur Mathis

23 Office Storage Ideas to Keep Your Home Workspace Pristine

Check out these office storage ideas to help you get your workspace in order. you’re able to source industrial storage pieces and shelving online or at flea markets and thrift stores. Pair of Bookshelves Home office storage doesn’t have to be built-in to be effective. Design byLiving With Lolo/ Photo byLife Created In this home office from Living With Lolo, a pair of freestanding bookshelves is positioned behind the desk....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 392 words · Keith Herring

23 Open Closet Ideas To Make Getting Dressed a Cinch

Luckily, there are plenty of ways you could style your open closet to make it feelmore organized. Add Midcentury Modern Storage A Beautiful Mess Open closets can fit any aesthetic. Give everything in your wardrobe a designated spot to keep your open closet looking organized. The Spruce / Jacob Fox Not only does this save space, but it also makes your closet more dynamic and visually interesting. This gives each of your items its own proper place to keep your open closet looking organized....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 285 words · George Townsend

23 Plants That Work to Repel Mosquitos in Your Backyard

Thankfully, solutions includecitronella candlesand sprays,heavy-duty bug sprays,andmosquito traps. Here are our top recommendations for plants that repel mosquitos. Lavender The Spruce / Adrienne Legault The oil naturally created by the lavender plant (Lavandulaspp.) The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova is thought to potentially inhibit the mosquito’s sense of smell. Lavender is toxic to dogs and cats. Mint The Spruce / Kara Riley Mint (Menthaspp.) The Spruce / Adrienne Legault comes in many varieties to suit your preferences....

May 4, 2025 · 4 min · 756 words · Andre Cook

23 River Rock Landscaping Ideas for Your Garden and Yard

fotolinchen / Getty Images Add an organic feel to your outdoor space with river rock landscaping ideas. Here are some river rock landscaping ideas in a range of tweaks and designs to inspire you. Dividers separate mulched areas from gravel to keep things looking neat. fotolinchen / Getty Images The shrubs provide privacy and the ending keeps the gravel in place. The stone fire dish completes this simple, functional design....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 377 words · Jacob Miller

23 Shade Annuals That Will Thrive Without Sun

Begonias can be toxic to animals. Note that sweet alyssum is considered invasive in various parts of the country but mostly in parts of California. This plant is toxic to humans and animals. Getty Images/Simon McGill They grow slowly throughout the season and add subtle color to pots with showier plants. These teardrop-shaped flowers cascade beautifully over hanging baskets and thrive in shady, hot spots. Viola Getty Images/Jurgute Edibleviolasare the charmingpansy-like flowersyou often see on cakes and salads....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 593 words · Vanessa Leonard

23 Sliding Glass Door Treatment and Covering Ideas

Keep reading to be inspired by these sliding glass door covering ideas, then gobuy some window coverings. “Have curtains configured so that they stack on the side of the stationary glass panel.” “It is important to be aware of the doors projecting hardware,“Cathy Purple Cherrysays. Life CreatedforLiving with Lolo Functionality should be taken into account at all times, designerVeronica Ferroreiterates. Likewise, this look still feels seamless and pulled together white a white ceilings and white curtains....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 296 words · Tracy Dawson

23 Small Bedroom Layout Ideas That Will Make Any Room Feel Bigger

Michelle Boudreau Design Careful space planning is the key to a successful small bedroom layout. Check out these small bedroom layout ideas to help you optimize your space. Want more design inspiration? Michelle Boudreau Design Emily Henderson Design styled a live edge desk with a modern table lamp in thissmall bedroom office. This minimalist space from Fantastic Frank, a cozy bed maximizes the space under low ceilings. In this Paris bedroom from Caroline Andreoni Interior Design, the window ledge serves as a de facto headboard....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 296 words · Amanda Johnson

23 Small Flowering Trees to Grow in Your Yard

The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Small flowering trees add plenty of appeal to your property. Weeping forms, fruits, and colorful autumn foliage contribute seasonal interest. Many desirable types of small flowering tree include different species along with their cultivars. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Here are 23 types of small flowering tree to consider for your yard and garden. Tip Small trees are often multi-stemmed, developing shrub-like growth. Carolina Silverbell Carolina silverbellis a spring-blooming tree native to the southern Appalachian mountains....

May 4, 2025 · 5 min · 968 words · Pamela Lewis

23 Species of Acacia Trees and Shrubs

Acacias have a variety of landscape uses. Other species have a modified stem called acladode. Some species also bear sharply modified stems or thorns which can be useful for preventing access in certain locations. The Spruce / Almar Creative If you choose a thorny variety be sure to place it away from high traffic areas. Mature trees also serve as habitat for local birds and insects. Another closely related species found on the island isAcacia koaia, commonly called koaia or koaie....

May 4, 2025 · 4 min · 728 words · James Ford

23 Stylish DIY Curtain Rods to Elevate Your Space

you could add some DIY curtain rods to elevate your space and make it uniquely yours. Making DIY curtain rods is an easy project that will only take you under an hour to put together. They’re also an inexpensive project, with some of them costing less than $10 in supplies. Design bySigned, Samantha These projects will walk you through creating them from start to finish. They have a minimal design but the copper makes the curtains pop....

May 4, 2025 · 4 min · 738 words · Anne Moore

23 Tips to Organize a Small Closet With Lots of Clothes

Having a variety of storage options is a must for a small closet. Installing an affordable organizational system will make your closet more functional and aesthetically cleaner. That, along with smart folding techniques, helps you save space and keep track of your items. The Spruce / Sarah Lee These dividers don’t take up too much shelf space and fit with most standard shelving. Hang Scarves on the Wall Loose items like scarves can easily make asmall closet look cluttered....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 527 words · Tammy Wells

23 Types of Lavender Varieties for a Fragrant and Colorful Garden

The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Lavender is one of the most attractive, versatile garden plants. Here are 23 of the most fragrant and beautiful types oflavender plants to consider for your garden. Warning Lavender plants (Lavandulaspp. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova and hybrids) are toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. Both the flowers and leaves of this low-growing, compact plant are edible. This heat-tolerant species requires lots of sun and warm temperatures to thrive....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 553 words · Helen Zimmerman