Guides & Tips

A gardener outside Durham describes a modest 2024 fall bed of lettuce, mustard greens and kale—and why timing and daily access matter.

Gardening Know How recommends fall garden preparation, including protecting plants, beds and water systems before colder weather arrives.

Apple Home can display live and historical energy use from compatible Matter devices. Here’s what you need and how to find the data.

A Veranda report lists 14 cruise operators with Antarctica itineraries in 2027, from scenic sail-bys to expedition trips with landings and activities.

VERANDA’s guide recommends pairing Art Basel with Design Miami, planning around the fair’s sectors and making time for conversations with gallerists.

A six-week cushion before frozen ground is a useful guide, but local climate, soil and plant type determine whether fall planting can continue.

Livingetc’s sofa guide brings together hands-on reviews, buying advice, design ideas and care tips, with coverage updated through October 2026.

Designer Fi Boyle’s People’s Choice-winning former quarry garden shows how terracing, connected materials and site surveys can make steep gardens usable.

Country Living outlines ways to protect outdoor container plants from frost, including moving pots inside, grouping them and insulating roots.

Livingetc’s design advice explains how multiple rugs can define open-plan zones, when to layer them and how to avoid a disconnected look.