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Raised Beds vs. In Ground—Which is Better for Gardening?

Raised beds have taken the gardening world by storm, and just about every vegetable gardener claims at least one raised bed in their design. But are raised beds better for gardening? People feel passionate about gardening in raised beds vs in ground…

Landscape Inspiration by Home & Garden Overload March 26, 2024

Gardener’s Dozen: Jinny Blom’s Outdoor (And Indoor) Paint Collection

“White is not a good color in a garden,” says internationally-renowned landscape gardener Jinny Blom, whose paint range launches today. Over the last decade or so she has worked on developing colors that “read as white” when seen in a landscape—as well…

Travel by Home & Garden Overload March 22, 2024

The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Showcases Nature’s Beauty

Photography courtesy of Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Text by Holly Seng With scenic views of the Cascade Mountains and North Puget Sound, Skagit Valley, Washington, offers much to be admired when it comes to natural wonders. Each April, it’s the acres upon acres of…

Ideas Inspiration by Home & Garden Overload March 20, 2024

Let These 10 Spring Centerpieces Inspire Your Easter Table

Photography by John O’Hagan, Styling by Dorothy Walton Text by Bethany Adams You may have your Easter menu planned to perfection, but if you’re looking for a little inspo for the décor to go with it, we’re here to help! From twists on classic…

DIY Projects Landscape Inspiration Seasonal Guide by Home & Garden Overload March 18, 2024

DIY This Affordable Cedar Swing Gate Design for a Backyard Driveway

You don’t have to be a handyman to make this swing gate design. After being quoted an obscene amount for my own driveway swing gate, I took matters into my own hands. Here’s how I made my own wood swing gate using…

Ideas by Home & Garden Overload March 15, 2024

From Box to Barn: A Designer’s Clever Reuse of a Shipping Container

We’ve seen shipping containers transformed into guesthouses, garden sheds, even pools—but, until now, we’ve never seen one reimagined as a barn. How did designer Maryline Damour dream up this project, which currently rests on her property in the Hudson Valley? “The idea originated…

Advice Green Thumb Ideas by Home & Garden Overload March 13, 2024

5 Quick Fixes: Plastic-Free Ways to Start Seeds

Buying plastic starter pots and trays certainly isn’t going to tip the world into a climate disaster, but when there are so many plastic-free options these days, you have every reason to choose sustainable over synthetic. Below, five Gardenista-approved, Earth-friendly options for…

Lifestyle by Home & Garden Overload March 11, 2024

Charming Flower Legends & Histories From Around the World

From the flowers carried as a lucky charm to the flowers that became a tourist destination in Arizona, many flowers have a fascinating history. Here are some flower legends that follow some of our most beloved blooms. When I’m learning how to…

Home Decor Inspiration by Home & Garden Overload March 11, 2024

This Crescent City Craftsman-Style Cottage Overflows with Southern Charm

Photography by Jacqueline Marque and Sara Essex Bradley, Interior designs by Susan Currie Text by Katie Ellis Located in Uptown New Orleans, near Audubon Park, this charming Craftsman-style cottage is layered with rich color, pattern, and texture, all of which is influenced by homeowner…

Advice by Home & Garden Overload March 7, 2024

7 Ways to Reduce Water Usage While Gardening

Have water, will thrive. We must do our part in limiting our water usage when it comes to our backyard plantings. Try these seven ways to reduce water usage through a diverse effort of water catchment systems and clever planting. In our…

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