Find the right conifers to add beauty and structure to your landscape. When you think of conifers, aChristmas treeprobably comes to mind. Yet these cone-bearing plants come in various shapes, sizes, and colors. Credit: Annie Schlechter Use our guide to the best choices to provide year-round beauty and structure to your landscape. Choose from spruce, fir, pine, and other conifer tree types. The soft needles also curl toward the stem, giving this conifer tree a decidedly flocked appearance year-round....

Line pathways or outline planting beds with these beautiful edging plants for either sunny or shady areas. Edging plants help create a crisp, finished look to garden beds. Edging Plants for Sun Boxwood One of the most elegant evergreenedging plants is boxwood. Credit: Ed Gohlich Boxwood varieties vary in hardiness but generally will grow in Zones 4-8. Daylily Graceful mounds of green foliage makedaylily a solid landscaping edging plantfor spring through fall....

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. Our Top Picks Boll & Branch This is a luxury bedding retailer with high-quality products. Credit:Better Homes & Gardens / Alli Waataja Prices are high, although they do occasionally have sales. Basic and affordable bedding this is not. Our testing proved the brands crisp sheets, cozy duvets, and supersoft pillows are worth the splurge. Credit:Boll & Branch...

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Handle runoff efficiently with these decorative and functional rain chains. Credit:Better Homes & Gardens Rain chains serve multiple beneficial functions," saysAlex Kantor, the owner of Perfect Plants Nursery. Its very short and likely a better fit to hang off a shed or patio. We like this pick from Zecko because the cute umbrella design stands out from other rain chains....

Find the best white hydrangeas to grow for their elegant blooms. Hydrangeas are the rock stars of the shrub world, and white hydrangeas have a little extra elegance. Select from these 19 varieties to fit the growing conditions you have. Credit: Marty Baldwin Choosing the Best White Hydrangea There are severaltypes of white hydrangeas(Hydrangeaspp. ), each needing specific locations and care to perform best. Smooth hydrangeas flower best infull sun, but southern gardeners should site the plants in part shade....

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. These classic feeders will help attract hummingbirds to your outdoor space. Credit:Better Homes & Gardens The fewer parts, the better. The bright red hues pop against the blue, providing an attractive contrast that the hummingbirds seemed to love. The More You Know! Credit: Amazon A group of hummingbirds is called a bouquet, a shimmer, or a charm....

Whether you’re an expert or new to canning, we’ve got all the canning recipes you need. Discover the art of canning with one of these homemade canning recipes. Gather your canning jars and give it a try. Credit: Matthew Clark Canned Applesauce This three-ingredient applesauce is the best way tosavor fall applesall year. After canning, try serving on a sandwich or enjoy a few pickled veggies as a side dish....

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. Minwax just announced its color of the year 2022. Color resonates in distinct ways for different people. Credit: Courtesy of Minwax During the turbulence of the COVID-19 pandemic, somegravitated toward soothing neutralswhile others immersed themselvesin bright, uplifting colors. Minwax is the latest major paint company to announce its selection, but there will be more to come. Green Olive is available inMinwax’s water-based semi-transparent and solid stains, sold at various retailers nationwide....

Expect a new wave of plant-based pasta, savory-sweet treats, tinned fish, naturally-sweet dates, and more. Sardines are appearing in shakshuka, flatbreads, pates, and tartines. Anchovies are making their way into frittatas, fried rice, and even potato salad. Credit:Vladimir Mironov / Getty Images Mackerel is showing up on pizza, fish tacos, and fish stew, she says. I have been seeing development requests for more authentic or regional recipes, she says. And by that I meanhomemade croissantsbut the 2- to 3- day classic methodnot the shortcut....

These decor styles were written in the stars. Japandi style, thefisherman aesthetic, and colors of the year (mocha brown, anyone?) lead the top design trends for 2025. Credit: Emily Followill Pinpointing a style for your home can be daunting, especially when you want it to be long-lasting. For personalized guidance, skip the endless scrolling and turn to your astrological birth chart. As Rose says, this sign does not do things halfwayand that includes home decor....

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Make your console table a space for decor or as a storage solution. Credit:Better Homes & Gardens Better Homes & Gardens Your homes entryway is one of the most important areas in your home. Sobro Console Table It has a unique open cage design and oval-shaped shelves. The material can scratch easily. PHOTO: All Modern...

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Thoughtful options to give this holiday season. Credit:Better Homes & Gardens Do you choose a basket of gourmet snacks to share together on date night? Or a box of high-quality chocolate they can savor for weeks on end? Consumers are looking for something that is unique and special. Credit: Better Homes & Gardens / Laura Miller...

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. Curl up with a good book in our favorite reading chairs. Credit:Better Homes & Gardens Better Homes & Gardens Creating your dream home means catering to your hobbies and passions. Do you want to curl up in your reading chair or have room to stretch out? Is it important to have an armrest? PHOTO: Amazon...