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5 Cheap Ways to Update Your Countertops (That Look REALLY Good!)

| Published on Jun 5, 2024 When I first moved into my home, there was one thing I didn’t like: the bathroom countertops. Both full bathrooms had laminate counters from the 1980s, featuring burn markers, fading, and the dingiest brown color. The cabinets, on…

Ditch the Guilt and Grow Summer Flowering Bulbs as Annuals

Summer flowering bulbs provide some of the most striking colours in the garden, providing full-on shows and an encore all summer long. But in the winter, what happens if you decide not to dig up your bulbs and leave them to fend…

Home Decor Inspiration by Home & Garden Overload May 31, 2024

Designer Emily Johnston Larkin Infuses Fresh Color into This Texas Abode

Photography by Lance Selgo, Interior designs by Emily Johnston Larkin Text by Elizabeth Czapski In the charming Lakewood neighborhood of East Dallas, Texas, where picturesque tree-lined streets give way to well-preserved homes from the early 1900s, Ashley and Wes Martin discovered their traditional 1941…

Seasonal Guide Shopping by Home & Garden Overload May 30, 2024

Neutral Patio Finds for a Luxe Outdoor Space

| Published on May 30, 2024 If you’re someone who quickly grows tired of design trends and bright colors, a neutral outdoor space is your safest bet. You can punch up the look by layering in different textures and shapes rather than…

Advice Green Thumb Pest Control by Home & Garden Overload May 30, 2024

Do I Need to Buy Organic Plants and Seedlings?

So many people are picking up organic gardening (yay!), but finding organic plants can become tricky. Organic plants must undergo a rigorous certification process, making them harder to find. But here’s why you may not actually need to buy organic seedlings. I’m…

Advice DIY Projects Video by Home & Garden Overload May 30, 2024

The Dos and Don’ts of Using Limewash

| Published on May 30, 2024 If you’ve considered slathering your walls in limewash for added visual interest and texture, you’re not alone. Although this trend has recently gained popularity, it dates back thousands of years. “Limewash is not new – it’s actually…

Advice Green Thumb by Home & Garden Overload May 30, 2024

Buying a Plant: 6 Tips for Choosing Seedlings for Your Garden

Don’t just grab the first plant you see! Pick up your seedling and give it a thorough check with these tips on how to choose garden plants and veggies. Spoiler alert: avoid buying a plant that’s already flowering. If I’m being honest,…

Inspiration Seasonal Guide by Home & Garden Overload May 30, 2024

9 Patriotic Porches to Inspire You This Summer

Photography by Jim Bathie Text by Claire Pool Whether you’re soaking in the warm weather lakeside or enjoying a glass of lemonade outdoors, a touch of red, white, and blue is sure to enhance the long days all the more. Kick off the star-spangled…

Container Gardens Outdoor Living Shopping by Home & Garden Overload May 29, 2024

Steal This Look: A Small Container Garden Balcony in San Francisco

Here, we present the concept of a dry garden applied to an urban balcony. The project is located in Hayes Valley of San Francisco and is designed by Daniel Nolan, landscape designer and former in-house designer at Flora Grubb Gardens. The garden…

Green Thumb Landscape Inspiration by Home & Garden Overload May 29, 2024

The 6 Types of Lilies for the Summer Garden

For centuries, lilies have captivated the hearts of gardeners. A cultivated plant as old and versatile as the lily means there are so many types of lilies to choose from. Today, I’m breaking down the many types of lilies out there so…