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Parsley, also known as petroselinum crispum, is an easy herb to grow at home. It can grow in pots or in borders in your garden and thrives in sunny areas – ideal for herb garden ideas in both large and small spaces. It can also grow indoors – perfect if you want to do some home-growing but do not have room outdoors. A common herb rich with vitamins and antioxidants, great for adding to salads and sauces, there are two types of garden parsley that are typically used in cooking: flat leaf parsley and curly parsley....

Growing tomatoes is one of the most popular kitchen garden ideas as they taste far superior to shop-bought produce, and can be enjoyed at their freshest. ‘Tomatoes are one of easiest vegetables to grow because they are relatively low maintenance, grow quickly, and can produce a lot of fruit throughout the season,’ says Lindsay Pangborn, gardening expert at Bloomscape (opens in new tab). ‘Healthy tomato plants will produce lots of juicy, ripe tomatoes....

‘In a small bedroom it’s best for things to feel generous. This will need to be tailored to your home, but ideas include a vibrant wallpaper in a bathroom or box rooms with luxurious floor-to-ceiling curtains, or an oversized sofa in a compact living room. Do at least one thing with gusto to make the space feel less mean,’ says Tom Bartlett, interior designer, Waldo Works. With practical storage solutions, curated color choices and enviable interior design schemes, these small bedroom ideas that maximize space are bound to inspire your next tiny bedroom remodel....

This year, generic advice won’t do. We’ve all heard the tips: swap your coffee shop latte for a drip coffee from your countertop coffee pot, track your budget, and stop ordering takeout. But this year calls for new cost-cutting ideas that will save a few hundred dollars, instead of just a few. To source these big ideas, we turned to the experts. They offered us tips on everything from low-cost landscaping ideas, to saving on food, to decorating with a budget in mind, and reducing the amount we spend on energy with eco home improvements....

Whether you’re on the lookout for a squishy sofa for your ‘cozy’ nook, or a colorful cabinet for your favorite household items, be inspired by our round-up of living room ideas to suit every style. Living room furniture ideas Living room furniture ideas have a tough job: they have to look beautiful, bring pattern and color to a space and be practical, providing comfortable seating, storage – often hidden – and display space....

So whether your living room decor is expansive, open-plan, a shared home office space or on the compact side, there are looks to suit. Plus, of course, we have catered to a wide variety of styles, color preferences, and budgets, and, as ever, there are ideas you can adopt quickly – and whole-renovation inspiration. Living room ideas These are our favorite living room ideas and we’ve added in-depth advice from well-known designers and our own team of experts, too, so that you know how to design a living room with aplomb....

I tried various different cleaning tips to try to remove the stains left from his rubber soles, being careful not to cause any damage to the color and pattern on the bathroom flooring, and nothing seemed to be working. My friend popped around to see the results of the room makeover, as she was after some bathroom ideas for her own project, and when I pointed out my annoyance about the marks, she advised me to try using nail polish remover....

The best strategies will also ensure the space is a clutter-free one, allowing the decor to shine, and the entryway to be a beautiful part of the home rather than one you merely pass through. While creating adequate storage is an important entryway idea, how this and the whole of the space is organized is equally crucial, and here we look at the ways you can make it ordered and efficient....

Illuminating elements in your garden as part of your backyard ideas can not only serve practical purposes, lighting up steps and garden paths for reasons of safety and to ensure safe travel, but can have many other uses. Backyard lighting ideas can transform a dark and uninviting outdoor space into an extension of your home’s living areas at night time, while you can add curb appeal by lighting your front yard, and used in conjunction with front porch lighting ideas it will offer a warm welcome to visitors....

There are a variety of reasons why peonies don’t bloom including gardeners not being in the know about how to grow peonies and when to plant peonies, plus issues such as extreme weather, and pests and diseases, so it’s important to get savvy about the issues that can affect these flamboyant flowers. To help you identify what’s causing the no-shows in your yard, we’ve put together an expert guide....

As one of the busiest rooms in the home, and the one that often serves the most functions, it’s important to get the living room layout right. Below we evaluate whether a sofa should touch a wall and round up some key tips from the experts on what to consider when thinking about where to position a living room sofa. Should a sofa touch the wall? There are no strict rules as to whether a sofa should touch the wall, essentially it’s a matter of personal preference, however, the size and shape of the room and how you wish the arrange and use the room will have a big impact on your living room layout ideas....

The interior, by Elizabeth Krueger Design (opens in new tab), is equally breathtaking. Elizabeth was brought on board to create an interior for ‘a young family that was committed to a cozy home and has great style when it comes to interior details,’ she reveals. The brief was to bring a fresh perspective to the space. ‘The clients wanted comfort, durability and style and to see an interior they hadn’t necessarily seen before, which was a fun challenge....

This rustic house in Wales is full of cottage decorating ideas that celebrate the beauty of its thick stone walls, terracotta floors, and original sash windows. With a warm woodburning stove and vintage tile fireplace, it’s packed with character and original features that look great at any time of year but truly come into their own during the festive season. Owner Jane Griffiths has decorated throughout with a mix of influences, including French country style, a little bit of Scandinavian decor, and a touch of country decorating....

‘We discovered a tonne of old whisky bottles in the walls, but sadly they were empty and the mice had moved into them,’ he says. The explanation, he found out from older people in the town, was that the building had once been used as a gangsters’ hideout in the prohibition era. Having renovated the main house alongside his partner, the art and antiques dealer James Sansum, the barn-style carriage house awaited with all its spacious potential....

When it comes to designing your living room ideas, there’s plenty to think about, from wall colors and flooring types to that all important living room suite and window treatments as well as those vital finishing touches. ‘Traditional design in a living room is all about creating and telling a story in the colors, textures and pieces that you choose. It is not trendy nor of the moment, rather, will stand the test of time and always make the home feel elegant and sophisticated....

Here’s how they recommend using baking soda in your pool – for a simple clean in time for the sunny season ahead. Why use baking soda in your pool? You can use baking soda in a pool for two primary purposes: to increase the alkalinity and pH level for clear water and to cure black algal outbreaks on your wall. The founder of Cleaning Green LLC (opens in new tab), Alicia Johnson, explains that baking soda (or sodium bicarbonate) has a pH level of 8, meaning it is a natural alkaline....

Just as there are vegetable garden ideas for every size and shape plot, there are vegetable garden trellis ideas for every space and crop. ‘Introducing crops at eye level and above breaks up the lines and makes the space feel much more immersive and welcoming than if everything were placed on the ground,’ says Alex Mitchell, gardening writer and author of Crops in Tight Spots (opens in new tab). ‘Every vertical surface is a potential growing area....

We’ve listed our favorite succulents that look stunning both inside and out and encourage you to explore the many different varieties out there. With new additions continually arriving in plant nurseries, plant stores and online specialists there are always exciting new planting combinations and display opportunities to try out, in beds, planters and pots. So, once you’ve learnt how to care for succulents, and discovered just why they have made our list of the best low maintenance indoor plants, you might want to discover more....

Indeed, the biggest floral trend of 2023 challenges how we approach flower arranging in the Western world. Part art, part meditative practice, ikebana uses flowers, branches, stems and leaves to create precise arrangements that are as symbolic as they are beautiful. Here, we speak to expert florists to learn more about ikebana and how you can make your own arrangement. What is ikebana? Ikebana, also known as kado, is a traditional Japanese flower arrangement, with seasonal elements chosen to be symbolic of a theme or with colors to complement a room’s decoration....

What’s more growing garlic is easy whether in the vegetable garden or in containers, and there is a range of types to try: including softneck and hardneck varieties and elephant garlic. This is all the information you need on when to plant garlic to grow your own delicious bulbs. It is also worth learning how to store garlic the right way to ensure that your bulbs stay fresher for longer....