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Cultivating for color: The hidden trade-offs between garden aesthetics and pollinator preferences

Colorful gardens can be pollinator-friendly with native flowering plants.
Uniquely colored flowers with big blooms might make for an aesthetically pleasing garden, but they can be unhelpful to pollinators. Careful consideration can help you plan a colorful and eco-friendly garden.

Chaos gardening – wild beauty, or just a mess? A sustainable landscape specialist explains the trend

A mix of annuals and perennials can look colorful and carefree. Deryn Davidson
Chaos gardening is touted on social media as an easy, no-effort way to create a beautiful garden. A landscape specialist explains what to be aware of before chaotically tossing seeds around.

To control weeds in your garden, late summer and early fall is the best time to make a difference

Late summer and early fall are a perfect time to fight weeds in the garden.
What gardeners do at the end of the growing season will determine how clean, productive and manageable their garden beds will be when spring arrives.
Windy days can mean more pollen and more sneezing.
From sending more pollen airborne to breaking up pollen grains, which lets them penetrate deeper into your lungs, the wind is not the allergy sufferer’s friend.
Houzz reports homeowners are prioritizing outdoor living spaces in 2026, focusing on comfort and functionality, with trends like multifunctional zones, elaborate outdoor kitchens, and professional help rising.
TheZebra.com reports that homeowners should address repairs now, as costs are rising due to labor shortages and material tariffs, making delays costly.
Garden and Home

Before You Turn Up the Heat: What Is Your HVAC System Trying to Tell You?

Before you turn up the heat this fall, take a moment to look, listen and smell. Your HVAC system may be giving you useful information, and an inspection can help you understand what it means.
(NAPSI)—When temperatures drop, many homeowners turn on their heating systems, sometimes for the first time in months. That seasonal startup is a good opportunity to pay attention, not just to …

Entertain Like Martha Stewart: 5 Deck Decorating Ideas for the Ultimate Gathering

(BPT) - Few people have shaped the art of American entertaining quite like Martha Stewart. Known for her impeccable eye for detail and thoughtful approach to hosting, Martha believes the best …

Why TV kitchens have become lifestyle aspirations

HexClad reports that the trend of "set-jetting" influences kitchen design, as viewers are inspired by TV shows to create aspirational home spaces.

(BPT) - Excited about Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days? How about finding deals that really matter, like backup power solutions for your home? More than 4 in 10 households have no generator, battery, …
Lifestyle news
Rethinking the cost of engagement rings
ModGents reports couples are rethinking engagement ring costs, prioritizing personal budgets over traditional salary formulas amidst financial pressures.
Shoppers are growing skeptical about AI: Where it still earns confidence
Sinch reports that shopper preferences for AI vs. human support depend on the question, with rising AI skepticism and privacy concerns impacting confidence in its use.
6 steps to firmer skin
Dove reports six steps to improve skin elasticity: hydrate, eat well, exercise, take shorter showers, use sunscreen, and choose products with retinol and collagen.
It’s a healthy idea to get your annual flu vaccine early in the fall flu season.
Flu Season Is Here: 3 Steps to Take Now
(NAPSI)—Influenza (flu) is nothing to sneeze at. It’s a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. There are two main types …
'Give Like a Kid Again' for Real-World Impact This Halloween
(Feature Impact) Costumes. Candy. Jack-o-lanterns glowing on porches. Halloween is filled with moments that spark children's imaginations. This Halloween, children and families can "Give Like a Kid Again," turning imagination into kindness and helping children around the world.