Home and Garden, Spring and Summer 2020

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THE BEST PLACES TO FIND QUALITY ART ON THE CHEAP

by Ana Durrani www.realtor.com

A decorator may consider art an essential component of a home’s interior, but it certainly doesn’t have the utilitarian appeal of a sofa, table, or bed. If you’re not a wealthy art collector or plugged in to the underground art scene, you probably don’t want to drop a lot of money just to dress up your walls.

Luckily, there are plenty of paintings, posters, photography, and more to be had at every price point. In fact, sourcing good-quality art that won’t break the bank is possible.

“We all know that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Then art, too, is a personal choice,” says Nikki Holmes, real estate broker and CEO of Gold Rush Realty, in Auburn, CA. She believes that virtually any piece of art you choose for your home can be beautiful, no matter how much you pay.

The hunt is part of the fun, but knowing where to look for inexpensive art will help you stay on (or under) budget. Whether you’re looking to source a unique mirror or a reprint of a classic Matisse, here are some places to explore.

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“Never underestimate the power of Craigslist. There are always people selling valuable items for amazingly low prices,” says Laura Boyajian, a Realtor® with HomeSmart in Phoenix.

While you may not be able to ESTATE SALES acquire an original Picasso, you can still pick out your favorite artwork A good selection of quality art to adorn your walls. can be found at estate sales—often at negotiable prices. Get ready “In my profession, both mainto haggle! stream and outré work to tie a space together,” says Holmes.

artists, as well as reprints from the masters, like Renoir and van Gogh.

“I have found that farmers markets are a great place to find reasonably priced art,” says Holmes.

“If your space needs something, you might want to look locally for anything large, as shipping could be a problem.”

You might also discover a local artist willing to sell an original piece at a bargain price.

“People donate items worth thousands of dollars. Goodwill has been known to sell very valuable items for very little. You just have to go frequently,” says Boyajian.

Art school showcases and local art displays

Locate estate sales near you on “There are so many talented EstateSales.org, or check your local You can find quality work from artists out there trying to get their newspaper. unknown artists, as well as prints pieces known, and they frequently and posters of more famous artHolmes also recommends netrent booths to display their art,” ists’ work, online at websites like working with professionals who Boyajian says.

20x200, Art.com, and Urban Outfit- work mostly with seniors downsizters, with prices starting in the $20 ing.

SECONDHAND range. World Market and Society6 “I work closely with a number of STORES have art under $100. Let your taste those wonderful people, and they If you have the patience, sifting guide you. are often forced to dump things through secondhand stores like of value, simply because finding a VIRTUAL Goodwill and the Salvation Army new home for every item would be can, on occasion, land a hidden GARAGE SALES immensely time-consuming,” she gem. Holmes says off-the-beatensays.

Smartphones changed the way path thrift stores are great places people sell their wares, and sites FARMERS MARKETS to find a rare etching or original like Facebook Marketplace and treasure.

Open-air markets often have Craigslist make listing items or original pieces from emerging even garage sales much easier.

Art schools can be a gold mine for original art created by students, so keep an eye out for local showcases and sales. Savvy buyers may be able to deal directly with student artists whose work catches their eye.

“Try attending local art shows at colleges, where starving students would be thrilled to have their art purchased and displayed,” says Holmes.

Local art is also a staple at any independent coffee shop, so keep your eyes peeled.

“The prices are very reasonable, and artwork is original,” says Boyajian.

Anayat Durrani is a freelance education reporter for U.S. News and World Report. Her work has been featured in Military Officer, California Lawyer, the American Scholar, and PracticeLink magazines.

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THESE ARE THE HOTTEST COLORS FOR YOUR HOME RIGHT NOW

by Larissa Runkle www.realtor.com The days are finally getting longer (although, hour of sleep, we miss thee!), the temperature is rising, and we've even spotted some cherry blossoms and daffodils in the wild. Yes, after a long, cold, gray winter, we're finally on the verge of spring. And with the change of seasons, we're also feeling like shaking up our home decor.

HOTTEST LIVING ROOM COLOR: WARM WHITE

KITCHEN RUNNER-UP: PURPLE-GRAY

Looking for a kitchen color that brings the romance with slightly less drama? Then you’ll probably love our 2020 runner-up.

All that white that’s been having a heyday in your kitchen is moving next door in 2020—into your living room.

“Continuing with the trend toward warmer colors in 2020, a gray with purple undertones is a great choice for a kitchen for the homeowner who wants a little bit of color,” Noel says.

GET THE LOOK: Try Sherwin-Williams' Fash“The stark, modern ionable Gray for a lighter look with just a hint of look that white paint Of course, one of the quickest, easiest, and purple. cheapest ways to spice up a stale decor scheme imparts is perfect for a living room, and allows furniture and accents to HOTTEST BATHROOM COLOR: is with a fresh coat of paint. But don’t run out stand out while giving a clean look," Noel says. and grab the first color that catches your eye!

EARTHY GRAY You'll want to be on trend with whichever paint GET THE LOOK: Benjamin Moore's White Are you sensing a you pick.

Dove has been a top-selling white paint for over 10 years, Noel says, and would be a great theme here? Drama Luckily, the folks at home improvement site isn’t just for the kitchFixr have done the hard work of surveying 200 choice for a warm-white living room. en this season, with design experts across the country about 2020's LIVING ROOM RUNNER-UP: WARM GRAY more and more top biggest emerging paint trends. We’ve rounded If you're not into the all-white trend, this designers using the up those results—and consulted with a few exyear's runner-up might just give you the bathroom to make perts of our own—to bring you this definitive smidge of warmth and complexity you're look- bold paint choices. list of the hottest colors of the year for every ing for.

“I like to help clients room in your home (along with how you can “While cool grays were popular for many embrace dark paint colors,” Lake says. “In a get the look). years, warm grays are currently the top choice bathroom you can justify being a little bit darIf you’re ready to transform your home just in among designers and homeowners due to ing"—and a deep, earthy gray does that beautitime for spring—and for any early-bird buytheir versatility,” Noel says. fully. ers who might be popping in—dive in to this GET THE LOOK: “Greige paint colors, such as GET THE LOOK: "I like Benjamin Moore’s room-by-room color guide.

Sherwin Williams' Agreeable Gray or Benjamin Silhouette," Lake says. "There’s a flower shop Moore's Revere Pewter, go with most interior HOTTEST BEDROOM in Brooklyn painted Silhouette, and you would design styles, can be paired with any type of not believe how stunning every single plant COLOR: TAUPE woodwork, and coordinate with almost all acand flower is against it."

The most popular cent colors,” Noel says.

Pick up a can of this color, and stock up on paint color for bedfl owers to make the bold, dramatic statement HOTTEST KITCHEN COLOR: rooms this year might you didn't know you needed. just surprise you.

GRAY-BLACK BATHROOM RUNNER-UP: PALE PINK “Taupe is the hottest Designers are getIf you’re not feeling dark and daring, consider color for bedrooms ting funky in the incorporating this year’s runner-up in trendy in 2020,” says Lauren kitchen this year with favorites: pale pink.

Noel of Love Remoddeep, sumptuous hues eled. “It’s reminiscent “Pastels are back in for 2020,” Noel says. “A like gray-black. of the warm greiges that were so popular in light or blush pink in a bathroom gives off a “What’s happening recent years, but also has slightly purple undersense of romance and tranquility, and because in kitchens is maybe tones." bathrooms are smaller spaces, they’re perfect the most interesting to try out a trendy color.”

GET THE LOOK: Noel recommends Sherwinthing going on right Williams' Truly Taupe.

GET THE LOOK: Try Benjamin Moore's Color now,” Lake says. “It used to be that kitchens of the Year, First Light.

"This lighter taupe will impart a welcoming were all about being clean, clinical, sleek, and feeling while maintaining visual interest,” she hyperfunctional. Now functionality is taking Larissa Runkle is a writer living on the road. She specializes in says. finance, real estate, and branded content creation. a back seat to a soft, sensual, strong humancentric romance that’s emerging."

BEDROOM RUNNER-UP: LILAC GET THE LOOK: Foster some intimacy in Taupe isn’t the only unexpected warm hue making a splash in the bedroom this year; lilac the heart of your home with a darker romantic color like Benjamin Moore’s Nightfall. was a close second, according to the survey.

“Both of these color families provide a dash of pink to a space without reading as pink,” says Noelle Lake of Paintgoals Interior Color. “So they’re riding the coattails of the huge Millennial Pink trend that burst onto the scene years back and going in a little different direction.

"I love playing with various violets in contemporary homes, because, done right, they’re clean and modern like gray but more daring and decisive," Lake adds.

GET THE LOOK: Lake recommends an earthy playful violet (e.g., Farrow and Ball Brassica) for a master bedroom.

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10 WEEKEND DIY PROJECTS TO MAKE YOUR KITCHEN LOOK INSTANTLY MORE EXPENSIVE

April, 3 2020

5. SWAP IN A TALLER FAUCET Even the most basic kitchen sink will benefit from a high-arc faucet—and the right one can transform your old stainless-steel wash basin into something modern and chic.

“Taller faucets give that professional look to a kitchen, as if you're saying, 'I don't just cook dinner here, I design meals,'” says Liston. “A myriad of styles and finishes are available at home improvement stores and come with detailed installation instructions. You could have a new look to your sink in as little as 20 or 30 minutes.”

6. REFINISH THE KITCHEN TABLETOP You don’t have to dish out the big bucks on a brand-new dining set. In fact, all you really need is a bit of paint and some elbow grease to completely transform your tabletop using this herringbone pattern.

“I love how the herringbone paint method gives this table that textured look and a whole new style,” Noel says. “Refinishing a kitchen tabletop might seem like a hard DIY, but it’s truly just a matter of completing a few simple steps.”

by Larissa Runkle www.realtor.com Even if you don’t have the budget (or time) for a full kitchen renovation, there are things you can do to give the space that upscale, newly renovated look. In fact, there is a whole slew of DIY weekend projects that will transform your space, and lend it that luxe feel—without the high-end price tag. Honest!

2. BUILD YOUR OWN RACK FOR POTS AND PANS Sick of all your best pots and pans living in a pile under the sink? Then it might just be time to start showing them off with a custom copper pipe rack.

“Whether hung from the ceiling or attached to the wall, a copper pipe rack is a striking, Whether you’re in the market to sell this year custom way to arrange and display your pots and pans,” says Vicki Liston of On the Fly DIY. or just ready to upgrade your starter home, “Mixed metals are still trending, so even if your these projects will provide you with all the inspiration you need to spice up your basic digs. kitchen has other metal finishes, this will still Here are 10 of our favorite DIY projects that will work.” instantly upgrade your kitchen in the span of a 3. UPGRADE YOUR single weekend.

1. INSTALL UNDER-CABINET LIGHTING No matter how bright and well-lit your kitchen may be, installing some lights under the cabinets will instantly elevate the look of your counter space.

“Installing under-cabinet lighting is an inexpensive and easy DIY that gives your kitchen that high-end look,” says Lauren Noel of Love Remodeled. “While some under-cabinet lighting needs to be hard-wired into your existing electrical system, many economical options have a plug-in feature.”

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The right lighting can transform a space, especially when strategically placed—like over the kitchen table.

Applying a brand-new coat of paint won’t cost you much or take very long, and it’s something that will remake your kitchen into a more modern space.

“Repainting kitchen cabinets a new color, such as Sherwin-Williams' 2020 Color of the Year Naval, is a great way to update your tired cabinets,” Noel says. “Whether you choose to paint all the cabinets, or just the lowers or island, to give the kitchen a tuxedo look, it’s an inexpensive and high-impact upgrade that can be completed in a weekend.”

8. SWAP OUT YOUR DRAWER PULLS “The devil's in the details, right? New brass drawer pulls will instantly make existing cabinets look updated,” says Liston. “It's like wearing all-new jewelry."

And if you’re experiencing 1990s brass fixture “Do you still have a builder-grade chandelier flashbacks, it's OK—brass is back, and it's easy over your kitchen table? If you do, I'm betto spray-paint when it's run its course. ting there's a chance you aren't happy with it," Liston says. "It just looks blah and cheap. It only 9. GET A NEW BACKSPLASH takes a few minutes to swap it out and comForget the tiles and grout! Getting a new pletely refresh the look of your dining area.” backsplash can be as easy as peeling off an adhesive backing and applying the new design 4. ADD CROWN MOLDING to your boring old walls.

TO CABINETS

Adding crown molding is an easy and costeffective way to give your run-of-the-mill cabinets a more polished look—and make them look more expensive than they actually are.

“Not only does adding crown molding to cabinets give them a more custom look, it also draws the eye upward—making the cabinets (and room) look taller,” explains Liston. “This is especially helpful in smaller kitchens.”

“A gorgeous new backsplash adds visual interest between the cabinets and the countertops,” says Liston. “But not everyone loves tile work. If gluing and grouting isn't your thing and you want an updated look before the end of the weekend, simply use peel-and-stick panels.

"Originally I balked at the idea," she adds, "but they’re actually very realistic-looking, whether you want a ceramic tile or glass tile All you need to do is buy a set of molding, cut look.” it to size, and nail it in place.

“If your corner pieces aren't perfect, don't worry,” Liston says. “Paintable caulk is a lifesaver, and you can use it to fill the gaps. Go over everything with a fresh coat of paint, and no one will know this wasn't custom cabinetry.”

10. ADD BAND EDGING

“Band edging is an easy way to give cabinets, cabinet doors, and drawers a subtle update,” Liston says. “Take a close look: Are there any edges that don't look like the cabinet facing?

If so, a little band edging can make them look more expensive than they actually are. Either find band edging to perfectly match your cabinet finish or choose a contrasting finish for an unexpected visual surprise. Simply iron on and you've got an upgrade!”

Larissa Runkle is a writer living on the road. She specializes in finance, real estate, and branded content creation.

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THEY’RE NOT ALL BAD! 6 BENEFICIAL GARDEN WEEDS YOU SHOULDN’T PULL

By Ana Durrani www.realtor.com

Garden weeds are known for being invasive, troublesome, and fast-growing. The bane of a gardener's existence, they can seemingly overtake a lawn or garden in no time.

Keeping your landscaping in tiptop shape takes time and hours of back-straining work.

But don't lose your head trying to pull out each and every one of those suckers. We have news for you: Not all weeds are bad news.

“There are several beneficial aspects to weeds in the garden and lawn, yet many people don't know this,” says Peggy Doyle, CEO of Gardening Know How. See a weed, pull it out, right? Not so fast.

Some weeds protect, condition, and fertilize soil and attract beneficial insects. That means they're actually helping you, your garden, and the environment! Say thank you to the following garden weeds and, for the sake of your garden (and back), leave 'em be.

3. GOLDENROD

to improve growing conditions by observing what kinds of weeds seem to dominate,” says Doyle.

With its bright yellow flowers, goldenrod is a great pollen and nectar source for bees, wasps, and butterflies, which, in turn, help pollinate 6. NETTLE your other plants. Goldenrod has long been Nettles tend to grow in good soil, so if you incorrectly blamed by allergy sufferers for their see this weed in your garden or lawn, consider seasonal sneezing fits. But goldenrod is actually 1. DANDELION yourself lucky. This means you can plant other used as a treatment for allergies, sinus infecThe yellow flowering plant can be one stubplants alongside the weed that do well in simitions, and urinary tract infections. born weed, but common lawn weeds like danlar conditions. They are also a big attraction to “Some gardeners cultivate goldenrod in their ladybird beetles, also called ladybugs. delion attract beneficial insects like ladybugs, herb gardens for its medicinal properties,” says bees, praying mantis, and predatory wasps.

"Nettles are a favorite spot for ladybirds to Doyle.

“These good bugs limit the bad bug populalay their eggs, allowing their larvae to feed on tion in a garden and help reduce or eliminate the leaves and other pests in the garden," says 4. PURSLANE the need to use chemical insecticides,” says Ligrano.

Purslane has red stems and small, green Doyle.

Ladybirds are a gardener's best friend and leaves and grows close to the soil. It can be Dandelion leaves are edible to humans and prey on garden pests like aphids, red spider found in shady and moist garden beds and actually quite nutritious, loaded with vitamins, lawns. And it's also edible! It's a highly nutrimites, and whitefly. minerals, and fiber. Its flower is a source of And Ligrano says nettles can also be added tious, leafy green vegetable that tastes similar nectar for insects, and its seeds and leaves feed to spinach or watercress. to your home compost pile to help activate wildlife.

“Purslane is one weed that can be used fresh and speed up the decomposition process, “Dandelions also have a very long flowering in salads and is high in potassium and calcium. since nettles are nitrogen-rich and encourage season that begins early in the spring, beIt's also a good source of omega-3 fatty acids,” bacteria to break down woody material in the fore other flowers bloom, which makes them compost. says Ligrano. especially important for pollinators and other Anayat Durrani is a freelance education reporter for U.S. News However, don't throw any green stuff into beneficial insects as a source of both pollen and World Report. Her work has been featured in Military Officer, your food without properly identifying it.

California Lawyer, the American Scholar, and PracticeLink and nectar,” says Selena Ligrano, community magazines.

Ligrano says many weeds can be harmful and educator at Tilth Alliance in Seattle. even poisonous.

2. MILKWEED

Check with your doctor before adding new Monarchs are among the most beautiful of all foods to your diet to make sure you don’t have butterflies, with their vibrant orange-red color, a reaction. black veins, and white spots along the edges of 5. CHICKWEED their wings. And the only food source for monBecoming better acquainted with weeds can arch larvae is milkweed. So you'd be wise to keep milkweed in your garden to attract these help homeowners diagnose problems with their soil and improve their garden-growing majestic beauties. conditions, say experts.

“Monarch butterflies cannot survive without milkweed,” says Doyle. “Here in Northern California where I live, we are on the monarch migration path. So every year I cultivate milkweed and also let it self-sow wherever it wants to grow in my garden.”

According to Doyle, various weeds thrive in different soil types, so identifying the weeds in your garden can tell you what type of soil you're working with and whether it's acidic, alkaline, or sandy.

Chickweed likes alkaline soil, which contains This is also important because monarch butterflies are moving toward extinction as a result a pH higher than 7.0. This type of “sweet” soil is of landscape-scale threats from pesticides, de- typically found in dry desert climates. velopment, and global climate change, accord“Gardeners who know this can make deciing to the Center for Biological Diversity. sions on which amendments to add to their soil

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9 CREATIVE WAYS TO DECORATE THE MOST FORGOTTEN SPACE IN YOUR HOUSE and stuffy and draws too much attention," warns Anna Shiwlall, owner of 27 Diamonds Interior Design.

What's the one area of your home that's likely off your radar Ditto for a bunch of and just gathering tiny accessories. dust? It's that nameless "Small dust-catchers space above your up- look cluttered, and per kitchen cabinets. they don't do anything Unless your cabinets to catch the eye— extend all the way and they'll make you to the ceiling, you wonder when they likely have some space were last cleaned," says above your cabinets— Darla DeMorrow, an and we're here to point organizing pro and auout that giving this thor of the new book spot a little attention "The Upbeat Orgacan make a big differ- nized Home Office." ence in terms of the Here's more on stylstatement your kitchen ing the tops of your makes. kitchen cabinet so this A word of caution, however: Whatever style you decide to embrace, there are certain items to avoid placing here. Like what? For one, those once-popular dried flower arrangements.

These dusty looks are retro in a bad way, and the heat from your stove can cause them to crumble and drop into the dinner you're prepping (ick!).

"This look is dated

oft-forgotten area can make a surprisingly huge impact.

1. HIGHLIGHT A QUIRKY COLLECTION Most of the time you'll see a row of platters or baskets on cabinet uppers, but these types of collections can be sort of a snooze. Instead, dig deeper into your accessories to curate

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Juju hats, vintage sieves, and earthenware pitchers are all worthy candidates.

2. HANG SOME ART Graphic prints or black and white photographs both work well in this space. And if your art is foodthemed, then all the better.

3. ADD BRIGHT PAINT Styling this space can be easy and affordable—in fact, all you need is a single can of vivid paint to make it pop. Define the area with a color you might not normally use elsewhere.

(Lime-green is fashionable and attractive in small doses.)

4. CREATE CUBBIES Adding an extra shelf above your kitchen uppers or splurging on built-in cubby holes that also light up are another couple of ways to create a stylish spot in this room, notes Shiwlall.

"If your cabinets are hung 12 inches or more from the ceiling, you can order coordinating pieces to slot in, and with 5. ADD A SIGN some minor carpentry Chip and Joanna and paint, they'll look Gaines–style signage custom," notes DeMis the perfect joyful orrow. antidote for that sad Fill your new display empty space. A retro areas with something or distressed sign fills you want to highlight, the nook and chansuch as special pottery nels a decor theme, you've collected from modern farmhouse or your travels or items otherwise. that need protection like antique glass.

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7. INSTALL NEW WINDOWS

To that end, drawing the eye upward is easily done with sticker tiles in a bright shade as seen in encaustic patterns. Or simply connect the tile you already have on your backsplash to this upper wall for a wraparound designer look, she adds.

If the structure of your home allows it, PLANTS knocking out the wall Green plants are in- above these cabinets viting and crisp, which to create a new set of is why windowsill herb windows is a creative gardens are so popu- idea that lets in more lar in kitchens of every light. size. You can mimic this type of garden by elevating plants to your cabinet uppers.

9. PUT IN WINE STORAGE Who needs a wine cellar when the spot above your fridge or upper cabinets will do nicely? Installing wine cubbies is a relatively easy DIY project, though you can also put in ready-made wine racks to hold your collection.

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THE GRASS DOES NOT HAVE TO BE GREENER: 7 LOW-MAINTENANCE LANDSCAPING IDEAS

By Jamie Wiebe www.realtor.com

and maybe failing— with a trunk-load of costly, exotic flowers, A lush green lawn consider planting full of vibrant plants and flowers can simul- landscapes with local taneously be a source natives for easy-maintenance ideas. of delight and your "Rather than strugworst nightmare. The constant mowing. Wa- gling to keep your tering without getting plants alive, pick local dirty looks from your greenery that will naturally thrive in their drought-conscious environment," says Sid neighbors. Weeds— Sexton, owner of Sexso many weeds. And ton Lawn & Landscape why do things keep in the Mobile, AL, area. dying? You can keep "This idea will greatly pouring money into your patio, front yard, reduce the time you spend watering and and other outdoor space, or give up and fertilizing." go with a scorchedNot sure how to earth approach. But track down the right those aren't your only plants? Sexton recomoptions. mends doing a web If you're fed up with traditional planting in your yard, it's time to consider a different tack: low-maintenance landscaping ideas that still look stunning.

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You'll probably save some green (especially in a small yard) in the process.

1. MAKE YOUR PLACE DROUGHTRESISTANT Sure, lush green lawns and shrubs can make any home look wow-worthy. But have you thought about how much work, water, and money these landscape ideas and backyard designs require?

search for "native plants in [your state]" or looking for local colleges with horticulture programs.

3. USE CONTRASTING COLORS Define different gardening spaces and draw the eye to key focal points in the yard by pairing dark and light colors. This idea doesn’t require a ton of work—it will probably only take a couple of hours of labor.

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You shun plastic straws and carry your own tote bags to the grocery store (well, most of the time). So why not continue the green theme in your garden and plant with the planet in mind?

Low-water, zero-waste, and chemical-free options abound for both flower beds and containers. And by embracing green gardening, you can help improve your yard's soil quality and attract beneficial pollinators. To get started, try some of these green gardening techniques below.

1. USE GREEN CONTAINERS Milk jugs, yogurt cups, and egg cartons are all reusable and free for starting seedlings.

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He also reuses Solo cups left over from parties (poke holes in the bottom and transplant tomatoes into them as they outgrow egg cartons or other small cups).

3. GO CHEMICAL-FREE

Grass clippings can also be applied as mulch.

Pine needles are another green mulch pick as Roundup or any pesticide is a no-no in an eco they acidify soil, says Brandt. Try it on azaleas, garden. Instead, try neem oil (an organic peswhich are acid-loving. ticide extracted from the tropical neem tree) Feeling creative? Make your own seed conOr got a compost heap for your kitchen tainers from folded newspaper (most publish- for bugs and liquid seaweed and compost for scraps? Compost can also be used as fertilizers use soy ink, which is nontoxic). Newspapers fertilizer, says Lambton. er—just spread it on your flower and vegetable are biodegradable, and the whole thing—pa"Neem oil has low toxicity and, when mixed beds to add nutrients and beneficial microbes per, dirt, and seeds—can be planted in the with water, it can be used as an insecticide, to the soil. ground, explains Susan Brandt, the plant pro at fungicide, and miticide," says Cassell.

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4. WATER WISELY Two other green containers include Mason jars (excellent as succulent planters, says Brandt) and peat pots.

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If you can, use a drip irrigation system or 2. ADD A RAIN BARREL soaker hoses, which are most effective at waCatch rain in just about any type of container, tering at soil level, says Brandt. and then use it to water your garden.

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A word of caution: Make sure rain barrels are installed correctly so they don't cause flooding around your house, and elevate them to fit your watering can under the spigot, suggests Lambton.

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Yes, you can make your own fertilizer. Cassell says to find a hidden corner of your garden where you can layer grass clippings and fallen green leaves with brown materials like driedup leaves and even coffee grounds. Cut larger pieces into smaller ones, add water to the pile and top with garden soil.

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Plants that'll attract these important creatures include catmint, lavender, cosmos, calendula, butterfly flower, sunflowers, sweet alyssum, and lantana.

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