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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…

Advice Green Thumb by Home & Garden Overload March 6, 2024

Why Are My Seedlings Not Coming Up? All About Damping Off

You promised yourself you’d do better this year and start your seeds on time. You have the supplies, the seeds, a good location with a lot of light (or a grow light). You’ve checked the back of the seed packet and it’s…

Green Thumb Herb Garden by Home & Garden Overload February 28, 2024

How to Make Enough Compost for My Garden: Urban Composting Fix

Adding compost to your soil is one of the best things you can do for your garden. So, no wonder you want to produce as much of it as possible! When it comes to urban composting, you want to think beyond the…

Advice Green Thumb Landscape Inspiration by Home & Garden Overload February 26, 2024

Maximize Your Space and Effort With a Layered Garden

At some point, annual veggies took over the popularity contest. We’re so used to seeing neat rows of carrots, cucumbers, beans, and tomatoes that we forget there are other more beneficial ways for the home gardener to grow food. Let me introduce…

Home Decor Ideas Inspiration by Home & Garden Overload February 25, 2024

60 Scandiboho Bedroom Ideas Embrace Eclectic Vibe (Concept Interiors)

Dive into the Scandiboho universe, where the sleek, understated elegance of Scandinavian design collides head-on with the free-spirited, eclectic vibe of Bohemian style. This gallery isn’t just a collection of bedrooms; it’s a rebellion against the expected, marrying minimalist functionality with boho…

Advice Green Thumb by Home & Garden Overload February 23, 2024

Kim Stoddart on The Climate Change-Resilient Vegetable Garden

If you go online to search for a book on vegetable gardening, you’ll discover there are literally thousands of titles on the topic. One new standout in the category is The Climate Change–Resilient Vegetable Garden: How to Grow Food…

Advice Green Thumb by Home & Garden Overload February 21, 2024

If you have this plant in your home, you’re lucky. Here’s why it’s pure gold in your home!

We have a couple of these plants. They’re easy to care for. Look great. But that’s not why they’re so good for homes. These plants are natural air purifiers. I love that. What plant am I talking about? It’s the snake plant. Here’s what the…

Advice Green Thumb by Home & Garden Overload February 21, 2024

What Happens if My Plant Has Early Blooms?

From cherry blossoms in December to spring bulbs in January, I’ve seen some flowers bloom exceptionally early. If you’ve also seen some early blooms, you might be worried about how this will affect your plant when it inevitably gets cold again. Here’s…

Container Gardens DIY Projects Green Thumb Herb Garden by Home & Garden Overload February 14, 2024

Your Step-By-Step Guide for Starting Seeds

Organic gardens are as good for the earth as they are for its lucky inhabitants. The secret to growing a healthy, lush garden all begins with a single seed. This guide covers all the basics for starting seeds so that you can revel…

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