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

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.
Cultivating for color: The hidden trade-offs between garden aesthetics and pollinator preferences
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.
If you build a house in the United States today, there’s a good chance you’ll be living under the dictates of a neighborhood homeowners association – roughly two out of every three new homes are in an HOA, as are a third of existing homes. Some of these HOAs have evolved to encourage environmentally friendly […]

Upgrades to Optimize Your Outdoor Living Space

(BPT) - When you invest in a deck, you're creating more than an extension of your home: you're creating a place where friends and family can gather, relax and make lasting memories. With a few …

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

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.
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.
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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.
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Garden and Home

The unseen, unsung hero of the water you drink

(BPT) - By Ned MonroeIt happens so often we hardly notice: Head to the kitchen, grab a glass from the cabinet, fill it with water from the faucet.Tap water is one of many conveniences of modern …

Culligan Harvey reports that shortlisting a residential water softener involves assessing household demand, plumbing compatibility, system types, and long-term maintenance costs.

(BPT) - From warm floors to fogless mirrors to driveways free of snow and ice, radiant offers countless solutions for energy-efficient comfort, convenience, safety and sustainability.Have you ever …
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Holiday shoppers are turning to AI. Can retailers deliver?
A holiday shopper looking for a gift can now describe the recipient and a budget to an AI assistant, then ask follow-up questions …
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How to stay fresh while camping
No shower, no problem — if you know what you're doing. Camping hygiene is one of those things that separates a good trip from a …
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How to protect your engagement ring at destination proposals
A cliffside proposal at sunset. A private dinner overlooking the water. A hike to the exact spot you first said, "I love you." …
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Armpit discoloration and darkening: Causes and solutions
Discoloration is when you notice a change in the normal color of your underarms. Dark underarms happen when the skin becomes darker …
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Stress sweat: Why it peaks when summer ends
Summer ends. The alarm goes back to 6 a.m., the commute returns, the inbox is overflowing, and somehow by 11 a.m., you feel less fresh …
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