If you want to keep your garden yard looking lush, the temptation is to rev up the sprinkler, flood the ground, and water, water, water… But being too generous with the hose can cause more problems than it solves, warn the pros. We find out the common mistakes gardeners make in a heatwave – and what to do instead to keep your plot looking green and gorgeous in the sunshine. If you’re looking to protect plants in a heatwave, you’ll want to avoid these errors....

‘This versatile neutral is wonderful as a striking statement or subtle background shade, and there’s one (or more) on our color card for every kind of space,’ says Farrow & Ball color specialists. So, what are the most popular Farrow & Ball colors in 2021? Read on to find out… See: Grey living room ideas – for gorgeous neutral schemes Which is the most popular Farrow & Ball color – and why?...

YouTube channel Brandon Geekabit did a teardown on the 256GB model of the new Mac mini and found that for storage, it only used a single 256GB NAND chip. This is different from the base model M1 Mac mini, which used two 128GB instead — multiple NAND chips usually means faster SSD speeds. Sure enough, MacRumors tested the new device using Blackmagic Disk Speed and found that the read and write speeds of the 256GB model are around 1,500MB/s each, which they said was 30% to 50% slower than the M1 equivalent....

‘There’s so much hustle and bustle in LA,’ says Mintee Kalra of garden design firm Peruse (opens in new tab). ‘You have to drive to get up here, through all the traffic and the chaos, so when you arrive, I wanted there to be the feeling of an exhale.’ The finished space is a lesson on how to create a Mediterranean garden. It belongs to a house designed in the 1970s by LA architect Fred Smathers, an early proponent of outdoor living, is extraordinarily restful....

The gaming laptop housing the A730M mobile GPU is officially known as the Discovery Edition 2022, and it is built and assembled by a Chinese company called Machenike. According to the product’s specifications, the Discovery Edition 2022 is a 16-inch laptop, featuring a 2.5K panel with a 165Hz refresh rate. Beneath its hood, the laptop houses both of Intel’s Core i7-12700H mobile CPU, as well as the ARC A730M discrete GPU....

See some of the world’s best homes – beautiful properties from around the globe The property The property At first, the couple rented in the area then, having been won over by it, decided to settle there. One street, and one house in particular, caught their eye and, when it came onto the market, as the owner explains, ‘We jumped. It is right next to the park, and it is also an easy drive into central London....

See more: World’s best homes – our page dedicated to fabulous properties Experimentation is a recurring theme in the apartment. Within the parameters of their chosen palette, tantalising layers of pattern and texture have been used to provide stimulation and surprise. ‘It’s not an enormous apartment and too much colour would have been overpowering,’ she says. ‘Instead, I opted for a visually laden but tonally consistent look.’ When it came to selecting a colour palette, the owner was inspired by the natural finishes in her home....

See: our spaces section for more inspiring featured homes See some of the world’s best homes – beautiful properties from around the globe The property The property ‘We decided to build our own historical-style home partly because we were young and didn’t know any better. We had hunted high and low for an original 18th-century house, but they were all in a terrible condition. In the end, my father suggested that we build our own and we thought, ‘‘Why not?...

According to Apple, the affected wall plug adapter may break in rare cases and the exposed metal parts within it could cause electrical shock when touched. Here is how the affected plug looks like as compared to the newer model: The company also stated that this particular wall plug adapter was shipped from 2003 to 2010 with Mac and iOS devices. Alternatively, it can also be obtained as part of Apple World Travel Adapter Kit....

But, as in any other room, basement flooring needs to be durable enough for the foot traffic in the space, suit the uses to which the basement is put, and should require only the cleaning and maintenance that you have time for. Basement ideas might include kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, additional living space and more, but whatever the plans for yours, be inspired by these basement flooring options. Basement flooring ideas Basement flooring ideas...

We’ve thoroughly tested a wide range of food processors from leading brands, such as Ninja, KitchenAid, Cuisinart, NutriBullet, and Magic Bullet. Our tests put the best food processors through their paces, judging their functionality and efficiency through performance, cleaning, and ease of use. If you want to double up your food processor with one of the best blenders, we’ve also included models that come with blending cups to make smoothies as well as dips or sauces....

The popularity of growing both indoor and outdoor plants exploded during the pandemic, with no signs of homeowners slowing down in their pursuit of the most beautiful plants for their homes and outdoor spaces. Whether you are after the best indoor plants or want to transform your outdoor space into a thriving orchard or kitchen garden, these are the best places to buy plants online. H&G’s Favorite Places To Buy Plants H&G’s Favorite Places To Buy Plants...

If you’re searching for inspiration for a romantic spot to visit then look no further as we’ve rounded up 10 of the most romantic - and historic - spots from across the length and breadth of Britain. From an idyllic Cotswolds town to the enchanting natural pools of the Scottish isles, there’s something for everyone. See: Our favorite National Trust gardens – to put on your wishlist, too 1. Sissinghurst Castle Garden in Kent 1....