Gardening can require some trial and error. Not Testing Soil Soil can vary from one spot in your yard to another. Watering the Leaves Overhead watering isn’t ideal for a number of reasons. Credit: Jacob Fox Consider adrip irrigation system or soaker hoseinstead. Compost replenishes nutrients that plants use up while growing. It also helps your soil to hold onto moisture better, while at the same time improving its drainage....
Yes, these popular houseplants are tough, but getting the watering and lighting just right can be tricky. Keep your plants thriving with these tips. They may be tough and simple to grow, butthey do still need some care to look their best. Credit: Blaine Moats If your succulents aren’t thriving, they might need a little more attention. Instead ofhelping extra water run out of the soil, it actually makes the drainage in your container worse....
If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. This week: stunning wallpaper that is in no way limited to walls. Plus, all you have to do is measure, cut, peel, and stick. Credit:Walmart | Design: Better Homes & Gardens Here are five ways to display this gorgeous design throughout your home. One Thing, Many Ways: Peel & Stick Wallpaper in Blue Ikat Dot 1. Plus, because its peel and stick, you dont have to worry about dealing with glue....
You won’t believe the stunning transformations completed in just six weeks. Since October, weve been glued to our phones watching the #BHGORC evolution on Instagram. And committing to a six-week room makeover is not for the faint of heart. Images courtesy of Mimosa Lane, Linda Holt, Shay Geyer, Old Home Love. These talented designers are tough-as-nails for completing an impressive change in a short amount of time. Patterned Wallpaper Once reserved strictly for bedding and artwork, bold patterns make a splash as wall coverings....
Upgrade your deviled egg appetizers with a smoky tea marinade or other fun touches for Easter and beyond. Want to let guests make deviled eggs their way? Deviled Eggs Looking for the classic approach to deviled eggs? Credit: Andy Lyons This easy deviled egg recipe is spot-on. We stick to the basics with a deviled egg filling made from mayonnaise, mustard, and vinegar. Top with fresh parsley and paprika for a simple, yet sophisticated finish....
Multiple food groups in one dish make dinnertime easier. Combine your favorite meat, veggies, grains (and maybe some cheese) to create a satisfying dish. Brie Passano Grain bowls simplify mealtime and feature fresh, healthy ingredients. Credit:Brie Passano While thefarro cooks, prep the rest of your grain bowl by roasting the salmon and skillet-cooking the veggies. Top it off with a homemade vinaigrette and this healthy salmon grain bowl will be bursting with flavor....
Here are five we recommend trying in your own home. Keep Linens Looking Lovely Get a thrill out of brand new white cotton and linens? Laundry, “the one thing absolutely still worth making a part of your laundry routine today is bleach. Credit:Better Homes and Gardens She explains that the method forbleaching whiteshasn’t changed much since we published the 1941 issue. Dont forget cloth diapers made of cotton, too!, she adds....
Try these easy-to-make, 30-minute Mexican dishes that will make your mouth water with anticipation. Our list includes nachos, pizza, fajitas, and more! Refresh dinner tonight with these delicious and easy Mexican dishes. Credit: Carson Downing We’ve got Mexican night covered with easy nachos, fajitas, and pizzas. Mexican Nachos No one can say no to nachos! That’s especially true for these Mexican nachos smothered in carnitas, beans,salsa, and mole sauce. Credit: Carson Downing...
We asked the experts for their tips and tricks for supporting wild birds during the colder months. Watching wild birds in your yard is a delightful activity any time of year. Use these tips to attract and feed wild birds in your yard all season long. Credit: Laura Mullen / 500px / Getty Images Also, keep cats indoors so they don’t jump on unsuspecting feeding birds. Make a brush pile in an out-of-the-way spot in the yard with trimmed branches where birds can find shelter....
Hundreds of native bees, birds, and themonarch butterflyrely on these food and energy sources, she adds. Sylvia Schmeichel, lead horticulturist with Smithsonian Gardens agrees. Fall is also “an excellent time to plant shrubs andflowering perennials, Phillips says. Credit:Gabriela Herman “Sow seeds directly into yourgarden bedsbefore the soil freezes to increase germination success next spring. Keystone species are foundational to the local ecosystem, supporting scores of species. Plants in theaster(Asteraceae)andmint(Lamiaciae)are often cited as being veryattractive to pollinators....
Here’s how to bring your houseplants inside once temperatures start dropping. Itdepends on the temperature, and specifically the nighttime low temperatures. You’ll want to move your houseplants indoors before night temperatures get below 45F. Place houseplants where they’ll get plenty of bright but indirect light.Credit: Richard Leo Johnson Any colder, and you’re likely to see damage, especially on tender new leaves and stem tips. Somecommon ones to look for include aphids, scale, and spider mites....
Find out which tree pruning tools you should use for everything from light trimming to cutting off large branches. Wiggling the pruners back and forth trying to complete the too-big cut can throw the blades out of whack. Besides damaging the pruners, the resulting ragged-edge stems look unsightly and will have trouble sealing properly. Credit:Marty Baldwin Hand Pruners Hand pruners, or pruning shears, are practically a necessity for home gardeners....
When summer temperatures soar, here’s how to help hummingbirds handle hot weather. We asked experts to share their best tips for supporting these tiny, energetic creatures during heatwaves. Provide fresh nectar in clean feeders. Credit:SteveByland / Getty Images Regular hummingbird feeder maintenance is essential during hot weather. For temperatures above 100F, Pierce recommends cleaning out feeders and replacing nectar two to three times a day. Then, rinse and dry the feeder completely before refilling it with fresh nectar....
