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Plants for Creating the Garden Plan for Partial Shade 2 Petunia: Annual 2 Heliotrope (Heliotropium arborescens): Annual 1 Sweet potato vine (Ipomoea batatas ‘Blackie’): Zones 9-11; annual elsewhere 4 Coleus (Solenostemon scutellarioides): Annual 9 Hosta spp.: Zones 3-8 1 Giant fleece flower (Persicaria polymorpha): Zones 3-8 5 Daylily (Hemerocallis spp.): Zones 3-10 3 Garden phlox (Phlox paniculata): Zones 3-8 1 Smooth hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens): Zones 4-9 2 Shrub verbena (Lantana ‘Samantha’): Zones 7-11 2 Asparagus fern (Asparagus densiflorus): Zones 9-11; annual elsewhere...

Fortunately, most garden pests can be dealt with using non-toxic methods such as handpicking larger insects or blasting them off with a strong water spray. How you deal with the problem depends on what insect is causing damage. Here’s how you can identify and control some of the most common garden pests. 1. Aphids What they look like: Tiny, pear-shaped, and soft-bodied, aphids can be yellow, white, red, or black and either be winged or wingless....

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Yelp’s Top Food Trend Predictions for 2022 Yelp’s data science team analyzed millions of reviews to find the food and drink keywords that were really on the rise between 2020 and 2021. Here’s what to look forward to in the food scene next year. Croffle Step aside, cronuts—croffles (pictured above) are the new sweet treat hitting plates next year. A cross between a croissant and a waffle, this is a South Korean delicacy making waves here with searches up +1,505%....

This creamy spinach-Parmesan dip gets its subtle heat from cayenne pepper. Serve it with sliced veggies to keep the calorie count in check (and to save room for the deliciousness to come). The slow cooker dip recipe is so creamy and rich-tasting that your guests will never know it’s actually a healthy Thanksgiving appetizer! Want healthy Thanksgiving turkey recipes? Instead of roasting a whole bird, opt for just the breast instead....

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33 Container Garden Ideas for a Colorful Season-Long Display Editor’s Tip: In place of chrysanthemums, you can also use thistles, wild asters, or hydrangeas. Related Video

Tips for Harvesting Herbs The best time for harvesting herbs is in the morning after the dew has evaporated but before the afternoon sun has sapped the plants’ color and fragrance. For the health of the remaining plants, leave a few inches of stem on each as you make your cuttings. And never harvest more than one-third of the plant at a time. How to Dry Herbs When growing herbs in your garden, your aim is to give the plants the water and sunlight they need to thrive....

How to Create an Easy Cottage Garden Cottage gardens are intentionally casual. These tips will help ensure your space is easy to maintain and looks gorgeous every season. 1. Starting a Cottage Garden From Scratch “Don’t create a monster that you don’t have time to feed regularly,” Trout says. “Keep your cottage garden small and, most of all, fun.” Then, over time, as your confidence grows, increase the size. 2. Invest in Good Soil “Starting with good, rich, organic soil where plants will thrive with a minimum of watering and fertilizing cuts the work from the start,” Trout says....

Mistake 1: Putting Perennials in the Wrong Spot The old garden adage “right plant, right place” means matching a plant’s light requirements and soil preferences to where you want to put it. Some perennials, such as coneflower and yarrow, revel in bright sun from morning until night while others, such as astilbe and old-fashioned bleeding heart, do best in afternoon shade. When it comes to soil, some perennials need fast-draining sandy soil and others thrive in soil that stays moist but not wet....

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No matter what your holiday traditions are, having a festive centerpiece, creating a beautiful table setting, or featuring unique family traditions can make this season feel more connected. Here are some Thanksgiving decoration ideas to consider for your home this holiday. Related Video

There’s a reason that books are one of the five decluttering categories Marie Kondo encompasses in her Konmari method. Books are an item many of us own a great volume of and hold onto. Luckily, even Kondo thinks books can stay, so long as they are well organized. If you’re looking for a way to display your hardcovers and paperbacks or simply reorganize them, find inspiration with the following book storage ideas....

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Before beginning work on your Ragdoll carved pumpkin, make sure you have your workspace prepped. Covering tables or floors with something easily washed or discarded, like a tarp or layers of newspaper, will keep your pumpkin-carving space tidy. In addition to carving tools, we keep several bowls nearby to hold pumpkin seeds (for toasting) and pumpkin scraps (for discarding). We also like to wash our pumpkin in soapy water and dry it thoroughly before carving, as this slows the rate of mold growth....