Good companion planting strategies are especially important in small gardens or wherever careful space planning is needed. Learn which plants make the best and worst potato companions. What Is Companion Planting? Companion planting can be defined as the practice of planting different species of plants close together based on their ability to enhance one another in some way. Common reasons why plants might be regarded as good companions include:...

2020 was filled with nationwide protests against racial injustice. Many Americans began acknowledging the fact that the status quo has long excluded, muted, and underserved the country’s Black citizens. With this shift in awareness came a concerted effort to amplify the voices of those who’ve been overlooked. Companies of all kinds pledged to boost diversity and inclusion in their business framework, hiring practices, and content. (Read The Spruce’s Pledge here....

A perfect bath towel is one of those things you don’t know you’ve been missing until you’re wrapped up in one. While toweling off day after day with thin, worn, faded, or, worst of all, stiff and scratchy towels might get the job done, premium bath towels that are extra-thick, soft, and fluffy help elevate your everyday bath or shower to a spa-like experience. High-end bath towels may come with a high-end price tag, but good ones usually last longer....

But, is this the right type of fertilizer for your gardening needs, or will its rich nutrients become an attractive nuisance to nearby animals? Learn more about the composition of this soil enhancer, its benefits and risks, and the best way to apply bone meal fertilizer. As with any soil amendments, make sure to get a soil test before you add any fertilizers, as too much of one nutrient can be just a detrimental as too little....

If you’re looking for an advanced label maker, particularly one intended for the office, the Brother PT-D600 Labeler might be the right gadget for you. Boasting 14 fonts, 11 font styles, 99 frames, and more than 600 symbols, users have an impressive selection of customizable options. Many of the custom templates are specifically designed for business correspondence. Other noteworthy features include fast print speeds and a large QWERTY keyboard for easy typing....

Here are eight New Year’s Eve party decoration ideas that will make your gathering stylish and save you some money. Skip Extensive Decorations Don’t feel pressured to decorate every square inch of your party space. Creating a festive and chic atmosphere can be as simple as lighting candles and dimming the lights. Put on some background music, or turn on the television to keep tabs on New Year’s celebrations around the world....

But, you might be wondering: why don’t photos of my home look this polished and pristine? Henderson is letting us in on her secrets: her best “behind the scenes” tricks and tips that you might not see in the final photo (or even documented in her Instagram highlights) but that are vital to a professional-quality DIY project—and a like-worthy image. “Your walls will be smoother, your paint will stick better, and some primers even have mold- and mildew-fighting abilities,” Henderson said in an email....

Kitchen or bath countertops are some of the easiest parts of the room to cover or refinish. The costs can be minimal, and a professional painter or installer is not needed. Oftentimes, all a kitchen or bath needs is an updated countertop to look new again. Whether your outdated kitchen or bath is sporting faux blue marble tile or stained and cracked linoleum, it can be easier and far cheaper than you would think to update your countertop with these ideas....

As you consider your selection of the dining room table, three considerations are the most important: the materials used in the table, the shape and decor style, and the size of the table. Materials Like any other piece of furniture, a dining room table can be made of many different materials, from glass to concrete, from polished marble to rough-sawn pine. Choosing the right material is no easy task since each material has a distinct aesthetic impact, as well as practical considerations....

Cause of Tomato Blossom Drop Many of the problems that cause blossom drop can be difficult to control because they are related to temperature and plant stress, including: Temperatures that are too high or too lowLack of pollinationToo much or too little nitrogenHumidity that’s too high or too lowLack of waterStress from insect damage or diseaseExcessively heavy fruit The most common cause of tomato blossom drop is temperature. Tomato plants can get stressed if the high daytime temperature is above 85 degrees Fahrenheit, the high nighttime temperature is above 70 degrees, or if the low nighttime temperature is below 55 degrees....

Native to North America, coreopsis plants grow in upright clumps and feature masses of bright, showy, daisy-like flowers throughout the summer. The foliage of the species varies, with some varieties boasting large green leaves and others sporting narrower greenery. One of the plant’s common names, tickseed, is a nod to its round seeds, which resemble ticks. Birds and other wildlife love to snack on the seeds during the fall and winter, while bees and butterflies are drawn to the colorful blooms....

But the stalwarts described here handle both drought and browsing deer well, and they can be grown almost anywhere in the continental United States (and across corresponding temperate zones). And because these plant species are chosen for rock-garden suitability, they are guaranteed to do well in sunny conditions and in dry but well-drained soil—the normal conditions of a rock garden. Hens and Chicks Hens and chicks (Sempervivum tectorum) is a deer-resistant plant that forms attractive rosettes....

Cottagecore Cozy This bedroom by Liz Caan is cottagecore at its finest. Floral prints are abundant; truly, the more the merrier. The floral wallpaper mural helps the well-curated space feel nice and complete, while its lighter tones allow the brightly colored window curtains to really pop. Soothing and Sophisticated Designer Erin Gates featured a soothing mural depicting an outdoor scene in a nursery project. The white and gray hues add intrigue without overwhelming the space....