Stay cool in the summer and enjoy colorful foliage in fall with these beautiful shade trees. Deciduous shade trees can keep your home and outdoor spaces cooler by blocking the hot sun. Thesetrees also add beauty to your landscapewith features from flowers to pretty fall foliage and interesting bark. Credit: Adam Albright This shorter shade tree has beautiful ridged bark, most noticeable in winter. The slow-growing, deciduous tree develops an attractive rounded shape....

Since they make sweet treats for pests, the right strawberry companion plants can protect your fruit garden. Picking asweet, ripe strawberrystraight from your garden is a delightful treat for the home gardener. Unfortunately, the very things that make us love strawberries also make these fruits popular among garden pests. Credit: Marty Baldwin The following offer different benefits so you could choose the right strawberry companion plants to meet your gardening needs....

These easy-to-grow fruits come in all sorts of gorgeous colors, shapes, and sizes. make a run at describe any pop in of gourd; you might find it trickier than you thought. Perhaps the word makes you think of gnarly squash-like fruits thatshow up with pumpkins in the fall. Credit: Blaine Moats Musical instruments such as flutes, lutes, maracas, and drums can be fashioned from the hard-shelled fruit. Did you know that the loofah sponge comes from a gourd?...

Gain inspiration for your next home project with one of these best-selling Valspar hues. Butchoosing the right shadecan be daunting. To help you narrow down the choices, we chatted with Sue Kim, director of color marketing atValspar. Credit:Courtesy of Valspar It has subtle gray undertones and a touch of blue for the ultimate balance between airy and grounded. Kim suggests using Sparkling Sage in spaces where you better relax and recharge, such as aprimary bedroom suite....

Our recipe testers gave these sandwich recipes rave reviews. Food Stylist: Annie Probst. Serve as an easy sandwich atop crusty French bread with pesto mayo and fresh basil. Credit:Kelsey Hansen. Food Stylist: Annie Probst. Prop Stylist: Addelyn Evans Mediterranean Breakfast Sandwiches Upgrade your go-to breakfast with this bagel sandwich recipe. You deserve better than cold cereal every day. This easy, breezybreakfast sandwichis ready to devour or pack in just 20 minutes....

These beautiful houseplants are tough and survive even if you forget to water them for a while. Indoor succulents are becoming increasingly popular, and for good reason. There arehundreds of unique varietiesto choose from, and just about anyone can grow thembeginners included. Credit: Marty Baldwin Their special water-storing tissue allows them to survive in environments that are too dry for most other plants. Even if you forget to water them for a while, succulents will hang in there....

Recreate the Magnolia aesthetic in your own home with these best-selling shades. Courtesy of Magnolia Magnolia is a household name that has become synonymous withmodern farmhouse style. Joanna Gaines has become a trusted authority on all things interior design,including paint. Credit:Courtesy of Magnolia Cozy it up with dark woods and textured neutrals, and add a modern touch with crisp white trim. It’s a warm honey yellow hue that provides just enough color contrast when paired with white trim....

You’ve probably looked up how to make at least one of these recipes last year. Find out if your opinions align with our recipe testers and developers. At a glance, the top-searched recipes showcase the flavors that millions tasted, loved, and shared. But are they worth adding to your regular menu? These muffins sound and look utterly decadent, says Sarah Brekke, Test Kitchen brand manager. After doing some research, it looks as if Kassie Mendietascopycat recipeis a fan favorite....

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Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Our top pick has tons of customization options at a low price. Credit:Better Homes & Gardens This isnt always realistic or even possible, which is when grow lights can be incredibly helpful. Grow lights produce light that mimics what the outside world does.," he says. “They basically fake the plants out andencourage them to grow....

These flavorful hot pepper varieties range from mild to fiery. Hot peppers are having a moment. They’re at the vanguard of a love for hot food that has swept across the country. Credit: Karla Conrad If you enjoy adding heat to your meals at home, you’ll need plenty of fresh hot peppers. And the best way to get access to different types of hot peppers is to grow them yourself....

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