Tips & Inspiration
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- Anna Wagner
- From Al's Experts
What sort of Holiday merrymaker are you? Have you thought about it? From my point of view, there are two obvious types, and we’ll use this not-at-all scientific approach of the Christmas Tree Decoration Test.
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- Eve Hansen
- Al's Video Tips
No animals were harmed in the making of this project. Joking aside, there are many ways to contain houseplants most of them requiring a container that sits on a shelf or table. This method will show you how easy it is to change it up and think outside of the pot.
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- Eve Hansen
- Al's Video Tips
Miniature gardens are all the rage! Create a beautiful fairy garden housed in a teacup or a dinosaur highland in a dish garden for this fun project.
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- Anna Wagner
- From Al's Experts
We do need a little Christmas right now. We need the lights and the music, the sweet smells from the kitchen, the cozy evenings and we need to haul out the sepia-tinted memories of Christmases past. We may be rushing things, but what’s the harm if we start decking the halls now?
Sure, things are not the same this year, but not everything has changed! This year, we’re going to have a holiday season that’s a bit slower, quieter, with fewer distractions from the hustle and bustle of the season. Why not take advantage of the lack of busy-ness this year and spend some time keeping those old traditions as best as you can while we create some cherished new ones. We need Christmas now more than ever.
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- Anna Wagner
- From Al's Experts
These frigid temps can be discouraging. If you’re mourning the end of spending time in the garden and enjoying the fruits (and blooms) of your labor, you may be pleasantly surprised at what’s in store.
Combat the heartbreak of watching your garden go into hibernation by adding color, texture, and year-round interest with a few (or many) strategically placed evergreen conifers. When compared to the other plants in the garden, you have a champion with evergreen conifers - they won’t let you down by going dormant like deciduous shrubs and trees or disappear in the winter like perennials do. So, set up something interesting in the garden that you can enjoy all year round.
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- Eve Hansen
- Al's Video Tips
It's fall! And what says fall more than pumpkins and succulents? Create a unique and beautiful centerpiece out of our Al's pumpkins and a variety of succulent and sedum trimmings. We'll walk you through the steps and provide you with tips and tricks to help extend the life of your creation. You are sure to wow your guests at any autumn gathering with this handmade piece.
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- Anna Wagner
- Al's At Home
Bring the beauty of autumn inside with a few easy tips and these fun and stylish pieces that will become your new favorites.
If your living space needs a seasonal refresh after months of doing all the working, living, and learning from home, try adding a few items from our indoor decor collection to create that much needed transformation into fall.
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- Anna Wagner
- From Al's Experts
Going Full Gourd This Year
You can feel it in the crisp autumn air. We’re all abuzz with excitement. It’s nearly Halloween and if you look around the neighborhood, read the news, or talk to your friends and family, it seems like we are all planning to bring our “A” game this year! From over-the-top yard displays to candy chutes and clothes-line trick-or-treat delivery systems, we are pushing the boundaries of our imaginations so that we can celebrate like the bunch of grown-up kids we are!
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- Judy Alleruzzo
- From Al's Experts
Why are we so obsessed with houseplants these days? Filling every square inch of free surface area (near bright, indirect lighting, of course), crowding them ever closer so we can fit just one more?
Us houseplant owners can tell you exactly why we need “just one more”, even though it may remain a mystery to our loved ones.
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- Laura Hammond
- From Al's Experts
1. Understand Quantity and Timing
During the summer, the best time to water is early in the morning as the process of photosynthesis begins to unfold. After 10 am, the ground is hot, and water may evaporate before the flowers and shrubs can take up the moisture. The next best time is in the evening around 4 pm when the heat has subsided.
