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How To Use Custom Window Treatments To Pull A Room Together

How To Use Custom Window Treatments To Pull A Room Together

Designers at the 2026 Whole Home show how layered shades, drapes and careful proportions can connect a room’s style with its practical needs.
7 Plants You Need To Protect From Animals (Not The Cold) In October – Before Winter Damage Is Done

7 Plants You Need To Protect From Animals (Not The Cold) In October – Before Winter Damage Is Done

Homes & Gardens identifies seven plant groups at risk from hungry wildlife in fall and outlines guards, mesh and fencing to limit winter damage.
Think Twice Before Pruning Trees In October – Only These 3 Exceptions Can Tolerate A Light Trim

Think Twice Before Pruning Trees In October – Only These 3 Exceptions Can Tolerate A Light Trim

Most trees should wait until dormancy for pruning. A gardening expert says October trims should be limited to acers, birches and newly planted trees.
Petals & Roots: The Container Plant Recipe I Always Return To For Long-Lasting Color And Fall Beauty

Petals & Roots: The Container Plant Recipe I Always Return To For Long-Lasting Color And Fall Beauty

Homes & Gardens’ Rachel Bull shares a layered fall container planting recipe with coneflower, sedum, heather, thyme and ornamental grass.
A Bee Hotel Gives Pollinators A Safe Place To Shelter – We’ve Found 16 Beautiful Designs Made From Natural Materials

A Bee Hotel Gives Pollinators A Safe Place To Shelter – We’ve Found 16 Beautiful Designs Made From Natural Materials

Homes & Gardens has selected 16 bee hotels made from natural materials, with designs for hanging, mounting or placing in a garden.
What To Do With Your Lilies In October – 5 Easy Ways To Unlock Stronger Plants And Bigger Blooms Next Year

What To Do With Your Lilies In October – 5 Easy Ways To Unlock Stronger Plants And Bigger Blooms Next Year

Gardening Know How outlines five October tasks for true lilies, from leaving green stems intact to checking bulbs and clearing diseased foliage.
What To Do With Hydrangeas In October To Set Your Plants Up For Winter

What To Do With Hydrangeas In October To Set Your Plants Up For Winter

Gardening experts advise leaving most faded hydrangea blooms in place, easing off feeding and adding mulch as plants prepare for winter.
7 Shrubs And Trees You Should Never Prune In October – Or You Could Sacrifice Next Spring’s Blooms

7 Shrubs And Trees You Should Never Prune In October – Or You Could Sacrifice Next Spring’s Blooms

Homes & Gardens warns that October pruning can remove next spring’s flower buds from seven spring-blooming shrubs and trees.
Do These 3 Things To Protect Your Container Plants Before The First Frost, Says My Professional Gardener Husband

Do These 3 Things To Protect Your Container Plants Before The First Frost, Says My Professional Gardener Husband

A Gardening Know How report recommends moving tender plants, grouping outdoor pots and insulating containers before the first frost.
Wool Vs. Polyester Vs. Polypropylene Rugs: This Is The One Experts Say Is Best For Your Home

Wool Vs. Polyester Vs. Polypropylene Rugs: This Is The One Experts Say Is Best For Your Home

A House Beautiful report compares wool, polyester and polypropylene rugs, with experts advising shoppers to match material to room and lifestyle.