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These easy-care, colorful perennials return every spring to fill your garden with beautiful flowers and foliage. Once you plant them, they keep coming back each spring. Asiatic Lily Better Homes and Gardens For reliable summer color, you cant beatAsiatic lilies. Credit: Mike Jensen These lilies grow quickly from bulbs planted in the spring or fall. Their bloom colors include rich pinks, blues, purples, and ruby reds. Depending on the species, asters can soar to 5 feet....

We’ve got a dish for every throw in of gathering! Ready to step up your hosting game? These are the party appetizers that will do it. Credit: Andy Lyons You’ll find a mix of 15-minute-fast easy party appetizers and perfection-takes-time more complicated dishes that really wow. Choose whichever of these best party appetizers fits your schedule and menu and let the snacking commence. After thawing, serve with marinara sauce that’s been warmed over medium heat....

You won’t believe how easy it is to make homemade pastries. Katlyn Moncada Bring the aromas of your favorite bakery home with our pastry recipes. If you’re a beginner, don’t be intimidated. Credit:Katlyn Moncada Blueberry-Cream Cheese Pastries Attention blueberry-lovers: These flaky breakfast pastries are full of your favorite bite-size berries. Buttermilk Brownies Kelsey Hansen These moist, cake-like bars are great for entertaining a crowd. In less than an hour, you’ll have 24 brownies that are deliciously sweet and tangy....

What blooms with what? That’s one of the big questions gardeners struggle with. Plantshrub rosesin clumps or drifts to provide a solid mass of bloom where you need color the most. Credit: Jamie Hadley The pink ‘Knock Out’ roseis an eye-catching companion forblue salviain this border. These plants areheat- and drought-resistantfeaturing perennial flowers that bloom all summer into fall with minimum care. Its nectar-rich flowers will alsolure colorful hummingbirds to your yard....

These colorful perennial plants need constant moisture and some will even grow in standing water. The following perennial plants sweeten the deal by producing colorful flowers. Canna Add tropical flair to your landscape withcanna. Credit: Lynn Karlin It’s an adaptable perennial water-loving plant that can thrive in soggy soil andtolerate drought. Over time, it spreads to form a dense clump, but it’s not usually aggressive. This tall native plant is perfect for adding height to your garden....

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. A timeless wrought iron bench, a bold tiki umbrella, and more. But thats just the start; youll find all our favorite new patio furniture at Amazon below. Credit:Better Homes & Gardens It makes such a strong statement about the kind of relaxing, fun place a backyard should be. This new picnic table caught my eye because of its wood-like resin covering and sturdy steel frame....

Make a statement with our favorite pink flowers in every hue from the palest blush to the brightest magenta. Depending on the shade you choose, pink flowers can add a bold or delicate touch to the garden. The delicate foliage and small flowers are also a great addition to afairy garden. Credit: David Speer Theseflowering vinesare low-maintenance and fast-growing. They are usually grown as annual plants in colder climates. This particular cultivar blooms in magenta pink....

Use these creative outdoorEaster decorationsto add joy to your porch, patio, or deck. To make it, tear strips of patterned paper napkins and use decoupage to cover the plastic eggs. Once dry, use hot glue to attach the eggs and colorful raffia to a plain wreath form. Credit:Blaine Moats ADIY yarn pom-pommakes a perfect bunny tail! Plus, creating your own is super easy and inexpensive when you followthese simple instructions....

From trees to garlands, these are our best ideas for decorating with red and white this Christmas. From the dining room table to theliving room mantel, weve got every corner covered. Decorate your space with plenty of greenery and red and white stripes. Credit:David A Land Red and White Christmas Porch Display Welcome holiday guests with a glowing display of candle luminaries. Gather an assortment of glass candle jars and fill them with fake snow....

These rustic living room ideas will help you create a warm and welcoming space. If you’re ready for aliving room refresh, take inspiration from these earthy, natural looks. Plenty of soft blankets anddecorative throw pillowsadd a layer of soft texture. Credit:Jay Wilde Wood Beam Ceilings Edmund Barr Just one well-chosen element can transform a space from plain to inspiring. A barnwood Dutch door and sisal rug continue the look below....

Keep it classic withseasonal shadesor go full force with frighteningly fetching detailslike yourfavorite Halloween candles, for example. However spooky or simple you want to be, we have Halloween fireplace decor ideas to make it happen. Vintage Halloween Mantel For a timeless look, opt forvintage Halloween decor. Credit:Better Homes & Gardens / Jay Wilde Leave the frames empty, but make them stand out in monochrome or moody colors. Add a simple phrase and some faux cobwebs around the base of the mantel to evoke Addams Family feelings....

Even on a budget, there are a wealth ofways to hostan awesome outdoor partywithout breaking the bank. Ice Cream Social This summer birthday party idea is all about the season’s sweetest treat! An ice cream sundae bar is a tasty and creative way to celebrate another year around the sun. Credit: Buff Strickland Set up different game stations around the yard so no one gets stuck waiting for a turn....

Set your holiday table with these Thanksgiving napkin folds and place setting ideas that will steal the show. A few simple touches can turn your everyday table into a festive affair. Glittering Gold For a contemporary look, stick with plain white and gold accents. Credit: Steven McDonald Just roll a white cloth napkin and secure it with a fun gold napkin ring. Continue the gold accents throughout the table decor....