Kate McKenna

1 week ago | thespruce.com | Kate McKenna

If there's one thing I dread every spring and summer with my garden, it's getting down on my hands and knees to pull dandelions and other weeds from my lawn, beds, and walkways. But pulling weeds is necessary part of maintaining your outdoor space-while some are fine to let grow as-is, others start to choke out the plants you're actually intending to grow. And where I live, the weeds are incessant and ever-present. Want more of our favorite products?

2 weeks ago | thespruce.com | Kate McKenna

Key Points If you have a pool, then pool noodles are a summer staple-but did you know they're also super useful even if you don't have a pool? They're a versatile tool that can be used for almost anything. Here are some of or favorite ways to use pool noodles around your house and even in your garden. Want more cleaning and organizing tips?

2 weeks ago | thespruce.com | Kate McKenna

Sherwin-Williams has chosen their 2025 "Loneliest Color," Radiant Lilac. The Loneliest Color is chosen because it is the least tinted or requested color from their lineup. Radiant Lilac can be used to add a pop of color to any space, and is in-line with the shift away from neutrals. Every paint brand has a color of the year: the color they select from their range of shades that they think will set the tone for the year ahead, based on color trends, consumer patterns, and more.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Kate McKenna

Sherwin-Williams has chosen their 2025 "Loneliest Color," Radiant Lilac. The Loneliest Color is chosen because it is the least tinted or requested color from their lineup. Radiant Lilac can be used to add a pop of color to any space, and is in-line with the shift away from neutrals. Every paint brand has a color of the year: the color they select from their range of shades that they think will set the tone for the year ahead, based on color trends, consumer patterns, and more.

3 weeks ago | thespruce.com | Kate McKenna

Herb gardens are a staple for many gardeners. Not only are herbs fairly easy to grow, but you also get the added benefit of being able to harvest them on a regular basis for your cooking-and say goodbye to wasted store-bought herbs that go off in your fridge. But if you're considering adding mint to your garden-or are already growing it-you may want to think twice. We talked to expert gardeners to find out why you should never grow mint in the garden, and what to grow instead.