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thespruce.com > flowering-vines-to-cut-in-fall-12083508

Cut Back These 5 Flowering Vines This Fall for Even More Growth Next Spring, Gardening Pros Say

9+ hour, 21+ min ago   (652+ words) The first fall gardening task you probably think of is raking up dried leaves, but some of your perennial plants might also need a little cleanup this season. Before you store your shears for the rest of the year, our…...

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Don’t Ignore Your Hostas This Fall—Do This Now to Help Them Come Back Stronger Next Year

19+ hour, 59+ min ago   (802+ words) Jason Smalley / Getty Images Hostas are generally easy-care plants that add texture and spark to shade gardens, but a few extra steps in autumn can make the difference between winter survival and plant loss. When nighttime temperatures start to dip…...

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Don???t Spend Money to Refresh Your Home???Designers Say These 5 Simple Changes Are Completely Free

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (18+ words) Don’t Spend Money to Refresh Your Home—Designers Say These 5 Simple Changes Are Completely Free The Spruce...

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thespruce.com > dirtiest-areas-of-a-new-home-12071533

Cleaning Pros Say These Are the Dirtiest Spots in a New Home—and Most People Forget to Clean Them Before Moving In

4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (1004+ words) Lordn / Getty Images / Image Treatment by The Spruce / Farjana Yasmin When you’re moving, your main focus is often on packing and unpacking—and staying organized so you’re not overwhelmed on move-in day. But before you start rushing to unpack, you’ll…...

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Every 2027 Color of the Year That’s Been Revealed So Far, From Paint Brands to Design Favorites

1+ week, 21+ hour ago   (356+ words) Color of the Year is the first look at what’s on the horizon for the year to come. Not just what colors will trend, but what aesthetics might be on the way in—or way out—as well. Pantone’s Viva…...

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thespruce.com > is-air-drying-clothes-better-than-using-the-dryer-12073654

Your Dryer Could Be Harder on Clothes Than You Realize—Laundry Pros Explain When Air-Drying Is the Better Choice

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (375+ words) Marla Aufmuth / Getty Images On busy days, it can be tempting to throw entire loads of laundry in the dryer without a second thought. Sure, some of your clothes’ care labels say that they should only be air dried. Still,…...

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thespruce.com > perennials-to-plant-in-fall-for-spring-12065123

7 Perennials to Plant This Fall for a More Colorful, Beautiful Garden When Spring Arrives

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (723+ words) A beautiful spring garden is a welcoming sight after a long winter. This can be yours, but you need to get a head start by planting in the fall. We spoke with two gardening professionals to learn their favorite perennials…...

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thespruce.com > vegetables-to-plant-in-september-12065108

Think It’s Too Late to Plant Vegetables? These 7 Fast-Growing Picks Can Still Give You a Fresh Fall Harvest

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (972+ words) Even in September, it’s not too late to get vegetables in the ground for a fall harvest. You planted in August, why not September? You can still enjoy lettuce, beets, carrots, and other mouth-watering vegetables this autumn. We spoke with…...

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thespruce.com > is-it-too-late-to-cut-back-butterfly-bush-12065054

Missed Pruning Season? Here’s How to Rescue Your Butterfly Bush This Summer

2+ week, 16+ hour ago   (413+ words) Pruning your butterfly bushes is one of those necessary, but easily forgotten chores. A fear of doing it incorrectly, plus the busy nature of life, is a formula for an overgrown butterfly bush that doesn’t bloom well. The good news…...

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Designers Say These 5 Dinnerware Styles Haven’t Aged Well

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (703+ words) Sarah-Sed / Getty Images If you’re frequently hosting dinners and get-togethers at home, then chances are you’ll obsess over tablescapes—from the dinnerware to the linens—almost as much as your home decor and furniture. “Dishware trends have had their fair…...