Heres whats new in garden design this year. As your garden matures and changes through the season, garden trends evolve through the years. Were calling this design the Modern Meadow, says Katie Tamony, chief marketing officer and trend spotter atMonrovia. Credit:Proven Winners These designs are a full sensory experience. AI is opening gardeners minds to possibilities that lie beyond well-known and conventional garden plants. Chicklet Gold Esperanza,Canna Cannova Bronze Scarlet,Bells of Fire Tecoma...

Plant the seeds for a beautiful garden next spring. Westersoe / Getty Images When December rolls around, the garden takes a beat and so do we. The trees stop shedding their leaves and fall into a slumber. Credit:Westersoe / Getty Images Most of the weeds have been pulled and the lawnmower is back in the shed. These are the gardening tasks you should do in December in any Southern garden....

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Theyre perfect for saucy pastas, big salads, and pies with ice cream. Theyre especially great forpastas,dinner salads,roasts, and even soupsand they look elegant to boot. Credit:Amazon Keep scrolling for a few blate sets we really like, with prices starting at $25. Theyre also safe to pop into the microwave, oven, freezer, and dishwasher. Beautifully made, great quality,wrote one five-star reviewer....

Only real Southerners know the meaning of these. to the ever-charming “heavens to Betsy!” Is it a compliment? Credit:CAMERIQUE/GETTY IMAGES Which Southern phrases are most commonly misused, misunderstood, or generally in need of some clarification? Turns out, y’all have your opinions on the matter, sowe askedand you answered. These are the 7 Southern phrases that people misuse the most. Credit:Southern Living Heres how we see it. If youre hearing"bless your heart"in the South, it probably has an edge to it....

They just may surprise you! Brie Williams Decorating for the holidays means different things to different people. For others, holiday decorating is about the beauty of simplicity, and a pot ofpaperwhiteswill suffice. For a fragrant mantel finish, bake citrus slices low and slow in the oven and string them together with twine (and an occasional dab of hot glue).Credit:Brie Williams Southern designers have their preferences too. Here are theholiday decorating trendsthe pros wont be partaking in this season....

Sometimes the right choice is to splurge not to save. Larsen & Talbert Who doesn’t lovea good deal? We’re talking $10 for a tray? Credit:Larsen & Talbert $15 for a pillow? There are some items that if you buy cheap, they’ll look cheap. These inexpensive finds will give away your entire look, making itlook messyrather than a curated, high-low mix. Credit:Getty Images / Cavan Images Want to know the home decor items where the splurge is almost always worth it?...

Hot looks, cooler bulbs, and illumination that doubles as art will help your home glow this year. Bold and Bright This years ornamental offerings are eye-catching, to be sure. Joseph De Leo Bringing the outdoors in is nothing new in design. Credit:Alison Gootee; Styling: Page Mullins Shine On The days of bright, sometimes unflattering overhead lighting are fading fast. Warmer, softer, more forgiving LED options are leading the charge. These will be especially useful in a space that can serve in several capacities, says Alvarado....

Thinking of tackling a home project yourself? Here are the renovation tasks pros say you should never DIYand why. Getty Images People take great pride in their homes, which is why the home improvement industry is booming. Credit:Getty Images Note This project list is by no means exhaustive. They also used sandbox sand, not bedding sand, for the base. (Spoiler alert: Theres abigdifference.) Removing Asbestos, Lead Paint, or Mold Some projects are worth a DIY try....

How to have proper manners for your time away. Some rules dont apply onvacation. Go ahead and turn off that alarm. Credit: Robbie Caponetto Kicking off happy hour a bit before 5 p.m.? And that office dress code-approved apparel? It can stay in the closet, in lieu of beachy or more casual attire. Depending on the time of day, the pink shifts, reflecting all the shades found in a flamingo’s wing....

(Though there are a fewpaint trends they’re ready to ditch in 2025too.) We love this all-over, monochromatic looka bold yet calming statement. Khouris go-to choice isFarrow & Ball’s Setting Plaster (No. Alison Gootee; Styling: Page Mullins. [Theyre] not just for the nursery! Grown-up pinks likeFarrow & Ball Calamine, No. 230are unexpectedly elegant and sophisticated. Credit:Kate Leichhardt, Courtesy of Amanda Khouri Interiors 244, a rich terracotta-brown, as a favorite. We are excited to have a crisp color alternative for rooms where white feels too stark....

It’s time to revisit what you’re throwing in your pantry. “Some products stay fresher in the refrigerator,” Gordon says. “While others are best kept on the counter or in a cabinet.” Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox It’s time to reconsider what you’restoring in your pantry. Here are seven items that should never be stored in your kitchen cabinets. Unsalted butter lacks the extra protection provided by salt to ward off bacterial growth....

Dont let these blunders ruin your backsplash. There are so many pieces of the puzzle to a dazzling kitchen design. We could keep going for days. *Credit:@wycdesigns_* One element that can make or break the look and function of yourkitchenis the backsplash. This durable bit of decor protects the wall beneath your cabinets from all the kitchen fanfare. First, you better choose the main material, whether tiles, stone, glass, or otherwise....

It was an expensive and frustrating problem to solve. Installing gutters or French drains can resolve some problems. Low-lying areas can also be turned into rain or bog gardens to manage runoff. Credit:Getty Images This is the perfect time to assess landscape planting to include plants that enjoy wet feet. If cleaning is a difficult chore, consider placing guards over the gutters to prevent leaves from collecting. Check that all downspouts are intact and direct water away from the house....