Homes & Gardens Magazine

1 day ago | homesandgardens.com | Tenielle Jordison

I adore the moth orchids I have in my houseplant collection. They're always some of the first plants my guests point out, wowing with their tropical blooms of vibrant colors. But, I haven't always had success with them. The truth is orchid care is no easy game. These plants need a consistent environment to flower for longer and produce returning blooms. Most notably, they need higher humidity levels and careful watering.

1 day ago | homesandgardens.com | Ottilie Blackhall

If knowing your personality type is the key to understanding yourself, surely it can also help the way you clean your house, too. Cleaning experts certainly think so, recommending different techniques and tricks for every personality type, whether you're Type A (planner), B (creative), C (logical), or D (laid back). Here, they share their cleaning tips for a sparkling space and explain the differences per personality type.

1 day ago | homesandgardens.com | Ottilie Blackhall

As a moist and humid room, it's no surprise that your bathroom is a breeding ground for toxic mold. But did you know there's one surprising and common storage habit that could actually be worsening the problem? In fact, say storage experts, keeping toilet paper in the same environment where we bathe and shower could actually pose a risk to both your hygiene and your home. Here, they explain exactly why you might need to rethink your bathroom storage ideas.

2 days ago | homesandgardens.com | Tenielle Jordison

My Monstera deliciosa is the houseplant I'm most proud of. It has almost tripled in size since I first bought it a few years ago, climbing a moss pole and pushing out new leaves each year with beautiful fenestrations. But, it has taken me this long to discover monstera fruit and flowers are a thing, and it turns out they're some of the most shapely and tasty ones to exist.

2 days ago | homesandgardens.com | Ottilie Blackhall

Becoming a homeowner is one of the most exciting times in anyone's life. But it's also a big learning curve, and cleaning is one of the first areas where reality hits fast. Cleaning experts recommend five crucial cleaning habits to adopt and implement immediately when it comes to new home ownership for a sanitized space you can maintain moving forward. Here, our pros share their top cleaning tips for new homeowners to set the right rhythm, right from the start.