June 2021

BEST-LAID PLANS

If you're like me., after the past year all you want to do this summer is be outside as much as humanly possible. I mean, I will sleep indoors, but otherwise I might just transfer most of my cooking, eating, and working out to the yard. I love relaxing outdoors in a hammock, but the main thing that gets me outside has always been gardening.

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Better Homes & Gardens

SET YOUR SUMMER TABLE

Here comes the sun- thank goodness!-- and with it, an easy excuse to throw open the doors and dine outside. We're committed to making the most of this outdoor-living season, and that includes giving the patio table a stylish refresh.

From the editors

"I've become a hammock person. Suspended between two oak trees with a good book and slight breeze is my new favorite summer thing. My hammock of choice: Brisa ($90; lasiesta.com) It's super roomy, weather- resistant, and has a multicord design (read: distributes weight so if doesn't sag or bunch up in the middle)."

BRIGHT MONOCHROME

Designer Stephanie Hunt practiced a layering technique in this bedroom to ensure the bold pink palette is more timeless than trendy.

MY COTTAGE PROJECT

As an editor for shelter magazines, my day job was writing stories about beautiful homes while I lived in a tiny rental condo with too few windows,

Square-foot GARDEN

Pack a miniature landscape into a compact, long-lasting & easy-care tabletop display.

Hunter gatherers

Saturday morning transforms these design aficionados into intrepid flea market explorers. They divulge their tips to get the most out of your next excursion.

I did it!

A seasoned home remodeler and DIYer finds a budget revamp for a drab outdoor space. Her stenciled concrete patio paved the way for a stylish sifting area.

Go with the flow

Puzzled by how to coordinate colors in your house? hollow expert Philippa Radon's advice and treat your house like one palette. Her method will have you flowing colors from room to room with confidence.

The Dirt

Pest control: Don't panic. There are simple, safe ways to handle troublesome insects in your garden.

Fully Charged

No fumes, no hassle, just plenty of power. Tool expert, journalist, and chain saw pro Michael Springer walks newbies through the perks of battery-operated outdoor tools.

Secrets of re-deck Orating

STYLIST JENNIFER DECLEENE SHARES THE DESIGN TRICKS, EASY DIY PROJECTS, AND SIMPLE ADD-ONE THAT MAKE UP HER PHOTO-READY OUTDOOR SPACE.

Green legacy

TACKLING A CENTURY-OLD PROPERTY IN CONNECTICUT, A GARDENER MARRIES THE BEST OF THE PAST WITH HER OWN FRESH AND THRIFTY IDEAS.

HOW TO DEVELOP media literacy

We are living in times when mis- and disinformation swirl around us. Tap into expert advice for fools and strategies so you can tell fact from fiction.

Keep cool, Cats

As temperatures rise, cats need extra TLC. If your kitty could talk, she'd fell you these things are crucial to keeping her healthy and safe so she can enjoy sunny summer days.

EDEN GRINSHAPAN

SHARING HER LOVE OF MIDDLE EASTERN FLAVORS WITH FAMILY-FRIENDLY RECIPES AND A LAID-BACK APPROACH TO ENTERTAINING.