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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.
Claire Therese Hemingway, University of Tennessee, The Conversation
Monday, August 18, 2025

How to make the most of your garden this fall

(BPT) - As temperatures get crisp, there's still plenty to do and enjoy in the garden. Beyond tidying up and preparing for the months ahead, fall is a great time to refresh outdoor spaces with …
Tuesday, October 6

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.
Manjot Kaur Sidhu, University of Maine, The Conversation
Sunday, September 20
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.
Deryn Davidson, Colorado State University, The Conversation
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
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.
Julie Noble for Houzz
Wednesday, August 5
Garden and Home

How a smarter home can help families reclaim their time

(BPT) - It's a Thursday evening at home, and all you want to do is relax with your family. However, the mental list of possible to-dos stops you from being fully present with your loved ones. …
Monday, October 12

6 Ways to Create a More Sustainable Bathroom

(Feature Impact) Conserving water, energy and resources is key to running an environmentally friendly household, and one of the best places to start is your bathroom. As one of the most frequently used rooms in the house, it's a small space that makes a big difference. Every flush, shower, twist of the tap and restock of restroom essentials is an opportunity to manage your ecological footprint.

Sunday, October 11

(BPT) - Are you thinking about adding a home backup system to your house in the form of a solar generator or portable power station? If not, it's a good idea to consider sooner rather than …
Wednesday, October 7
Lifestyle news
The best states for trick-or-treating
Spokeo reports that Halloween spending is expected to reach $13.5 billion in 2023. States like Utah and Texas rank highest for trick-or-treating based on factors like household density and weather.
Trevor Mahoney for Spokeo
Yesterday at 2:30 PM
Dry skin after showering? Here's how to fix it
AXE reports tips to combat dry skin after showering, recommending lukewarm water, hydrating body washes, and moisturizing immediately post-shower.
Israel Fontoura for AXE
Yesterday at 10:05 AM