With people staying home more than ever the last couple years, gardening received a nice boost in popularity. From fire escape tomato plants to backyards with raised flower beds, it felt like everyone developed a green thumb at some point. But as new data shows, the type of gardening that people took part in over … Read more
It seems that for nearly every kind of mishap, there’s an insurance policy. Health insurance, car insurance, and renters insurance all exist to protect you and your stuff. And if you accidentally neglect your houseplant? There’s now insurance for that, too. The first is for baffled gardeners who can’t figure out why their houseplant is … Read more
Nicoletta Richardson Entertainment Editor In her spare time, Nicoletta loves marathoning the latest Netflix show, doing at-home workouts, and nurturing her plant babies. Her work has appeared in Women’s Health, AFAR, Tasting Table, and Travel + Leisure, among others. A graduate from Fairfield University, Nicoletta majored in English and minored in Art History and Anthropology, … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Over the last year or so, there has been a bigger appreciation for the wonders of the great outdoors. After being stuck inside for so long thanks to coronavirus restrictions, many of us are basking in nature, spending … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. While hanging plants and container gardens get their fair share of plant hype, it’s also worth considering the always lovely window box. Though it’s tempting to run to the nearest nursery and grab anything that catches your eye, … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Whether you have a mint plant growing on your windowsill or a bottle of mint essential oil that you’re not sure what to do with, there are several household uses for the herb. Below, six household uses for … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Legendary home and garden expert Martha Stewart is getting specific on why people struggle with their vegetable gardens in her new show, “Martha Gets Down and Dirty.” In a recent episode, she takes viewers behind the scenes in … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Martha Stewart, America’s favorite home and garden guru, is back hosting a new show called “Martha Gets Down and Dirty.” In each episode, she teaches viewers everything they wished they knew about gardening, entertaining, and much more. In … Read more
If you think having roses in your yard will make your property stand out, think again. Some 19 states across the U.S. have the same idea. Spring Hill Nurseries in Ohio has announced the results of a survey revealing the most popular flower grown in every state. To conduct the study, they came up with … Read more
If your patio has seen better days, there’s no better time to give it a good refresh. And once you’ve livened up your patio furniture, you may want to take a look at your patio’s plant life, whether that means a vertical garden or sticking with traditional pots and raised beds. Looking to eat what … Read more