For the most impact, use a variety of textures and sizes when you’re planting. It also helps to choose a few large statement planters that can help anchor the entire grouping. Like any garden, you’ll need a few plants to serve as focal points. Credit: Joseph Wanek In this grouping, creamy whitefoxgloveflowers, purplesalvia, and atall bird of paradiseall draw the eye. Create a Monochromatic Grouping One cohesive potted plant arrangement idea is using plants with asimilar color palette....

Flowers, succulents, and herbs thrive in strawberry planter pots too. What is a Strawberry Pot? There are even vertical hanging bags that serve the same purpose. Credit: Matthew Clark Some planters have a lip under each of the side pockets, which helps retain soil. While this may look aesthetically pleasing, it can make the planting process more challenging. Use easy-care, compact annuals likecalibrachoato create a beautiful cascade of colors growing from the planter....

These are all nods to the 17th-century villa in Florence that Sodi once called home. )is an automatic headline. In October 2022, Williams and Sodi teamed up with co-author (and BHG pal! Credit:Left: James Devaney; Right, Rob Kim / Getty Images )Anna Kovelto release a cookbook that includes many of their favorite recipes from the restaurant menu. That said, a small whole chicken also works just fine,spatchcockedif desired. No time to brine?...

A lighting expert shares must-know tips for designing a functional kitchen. John Merkl The right lighting is one of the most important elements ofkitchen design. Read McKendree 1. Credit:John Merkl John Granen 2. Elizabeth Howard 3. Add Personality Through Light Fixtures Light fixtures offer a great opportunity to infuse personality into your kitchen. Credit:Read McKendree Cochran compares choosing kitchen lighting to adding jewelry to an outfit. Focus on functional lighting first, such astrack lightingover a kitchen island....

Turn your home into a vacation spot with this fun craft. Siobhan Alvarez-Borlandis a lifestyle and DIY expert and the founder of the popular family and lifestyle blogMimosas and Motherhood. Choose Your Medium First things first, decide how youd like to create your collage. Credit:Better Homes & Gardens While you might’t go wrong with paper and glue, its certainly not your only option. For those who are more tech-minded, digital collaging may be for you....

For a beautiful landscape with healthy shade trees, follow these underplanting best practices. Brie Passano A tree by itself has numerous benefits. It adds beauty, creates shade, and provides food and shelter for wildlife, to name a few. Credit:Brie Passano These landscaping ideas are inexpensive, easy to do, and will continue to look great year after year. Stephen Orr 1. Thankfully, there are plenty ofhardy, shade-loving plantsthat thrive in a sheltered spot under a tree....

Here’s how to get rid of ticks in your yard without the use of harsh chemicals. Heres how to deal with these pests naturally so your whole family canenjoy your outdoor spaces safely. What to Know About Ticks Ticks are tiny, wingless bugs with eight legs. Credit:John Merkl Some of these dangerous ticks are prominent in regions of the United States. Because tick bites are often painless, it can be difficult to sense the bug on your skin....

In the garden or in cut arrangements, these shrubs always impress. As cut flowers, hydrangeas completelysteal the show in any vase. If you do have a bigleaf hydrangea, measure your soil’s pH with a pH meter. Credit: Kritsada Panichgul A reading between 4.5 and 5.5 is the acidity level necessary to keep blue hues flowing on your hydrangea. You may have heard rusty nails, copper pennies, or used coffee grounds do the trick, too....

Keep reading to learn about the most unexpected Halloween trends from this year’s Pinterest Halloween Trend Report. ’90s Halloween Decor Among Pinterest users, theHalloween decortrend of the year isn’t new at all. Lean into seasons of witches past, and embrace thenostalgic decorfrom your childhood home. Credit:Carson Downing “As Zoomers and Millennials grapple with adulthood, nostalgia is creeping in,” the Trend Report reads. Searches for “’90s Halloween decorations” increased by 140% and “vintage Halloween” by 50%....

Beef is one of our favorite dinner showstoppers. )we’re talking tri-tip roast. What Is Beef Tri-Tip Roast? Credit: Jason Donnelly Tri-tip roast is a tender, leanbeef cutthat gets its name from its triangular shape. What makes tri-tip roast stand out from other cuts is thefull flavor it promisesfor an affordable price. It can also be cut into steaks or cubed for kabobs. Credit: Blaine Moats Tri-tip meat should be nicely marbled even though it is considered a lean, tender cut....

If you have a deep fryer, that’s greatbut owning one is not a necessity. We’ll show you how to make french fries at home using minimalkitchen tools. and follow these simple steps to make four servings of crispy french fries in minutes. Credit:Blaine Moats Here’s all it’s crucial that you do. Test Kitchen Tip:The oil you use matters. Choose a vegetable oil with a smoking point over 400F. Credit:Blaine Moats...

Meet your new go-to potluck dessert. It’s made with a box of spice cake mix, eggs, and apple pie filling. From there, customize each slice with your favorite toppings. Credit:Jake Sternquist Here’s how to make it. Ingredients 1pkg.2-layer-size spice cake mix 1(21-oz. )canapple pie filling 2largeeggs Directions Prep Pan Preheat oven to 350F. Credit:Jake Sternquist Grease a 13x9-inch baking pan. Add to Pan and Bake Spread batter into prepared pan....

Keep it simple with these 13 drink recipes you might easily serve at your next holiday event. A new year calls for atoast, after all. These beverage connoisseurs will also share some inspiration on drinks to serve at your upcoming get-together. Credit:Sarsmis / Getty Images What better to match that energy than a sparkling cocktail? As you set up your drink station, Pradhan advises focusing on the presentation. Spirit-Free Alternatives Are Offered...