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This is one of our high protein breakfast recipes both vegetarians and picky eaters will love. Pop the cinnamon-scented whole grain bread sticks into the air fryer for an irresistible, golden brown, crunchy coating. The seeds, egg custard, and whole grain bread pump up the protein so this decadent-tasting morning meal will keep you satisfied until lunch. What do we love about this easy sheet pan recipe? Everything. Bagels bring the flavor, while eggs and feta cheese lend protein....

Editor’s Tip: Use a neutral table runner for this holiday centerpiece—so the poinsettia takes center stage! Editor’s Tip: Can’t find a plaid planter? Wrap a plain red or green planter with a plaid ribbon. Related Video

Water: Plant in well-drained soil kept evenly moist Size: ‘Storm Blue’ petunias will grow to 14 inches tall; ‘Maverick White’ geranium will grow up to 16 inches tall Water: Plant in well-drained soil (but both plants can tolerate drought) Size: ‘Angelmist Purple’ angelonia grows to 10 inches tall and spreads to 20 inches wide; ‘Orange Profusion’ zinnia matures to 18 inches tall with a one-foot-wide spread Water: Plant in well-drained soil kept evenly moist Size: ‘Orange Profusion’ zinnia grows to a foot wide and to 18 inches tall; ‘Forever Blue’ lisianthus grows to 10 inches tall with a spread of 8 inches Water: Plant in well-drained soil (but both plants can tolerate drought) Size: ‘Orange Profusion’ zinnia grows to a foot wide and to 18 inches tall; ‘Occold Shield’ geranium gets 15 inches tall and 18 inches wide Zones: ‘Occold Shield’ geranium can be treated as a perennial in Zones 9-10 Water: Plant in well-drained soil (but both plants can tolerate drought) Size: Annual licorice vine grows to 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide; ‘Profusion Cherry’ zinnia grows to one foot high and 15 inches wide Water: Plant in well-drained soil kept evenly moist Size: ‘Purple Wave’ petunias can spread out up to 5 feet; ageratum gets 18 inches wide and 3 feet tall, depending on the variety Light: Full sun or partial shade Water: Plant in well-drained soil kept evenly moist Size: ‘Blue Horizon’ ageratum grows to 30 inches tall and 18 inches wide; flowering maple can run up to 10 feet tall and 4 feet wide Water: Plant in well-drained soil (these plants can also tolerate drought) Size: Melampodium can grow to a foot tall and wide; ‘Victoria Blue’ salvia can grow to 2 feet tall, with a spread of about 18 inches Water: Plant in well-drained soil kept evenly moist Size: All three plants grow to a foot wide; ‘Talent Yellow’ gazania and sweet alyssum can grow to one foot tall and Dahlberg daisy grows to 8 inches tall Water: Plant in well-drained soil (these plants can also tolerate drought) Size: ‘Victoria Blue’ salvia grows 2 feet tall and 18 inches wide; ‘Perfume Antique Lime’ nicotiana getss 20 inches tall and one foot wide; ‘Lemon Gem’ marigold reaches 10 inches tall with a spread of 8 inches Water: Plant in well-drained soil kept evenly moist Size: ‘Liberty’ snapdragon grows to 22 inches tall and 14 inches wide; ‘Fantasy Pink’ petunias grow to a foot tall with a spread of 20 inches; depending on the variety, licorice plant can grow to 3 feet high and 2 feet wide Light: Full sun to part shade Water: Plant in well-drained soil kept consistently moist Size: ‘Red Hot Sally’ salvia and ‘Vancouver Centennial’ geranium grow to one foot tall; ‘Marine’ heliotrope grows to 20 inches tall Light: Full sun or partial shade Water: Plant in well-drained soil kept consistently moist Size: ‘Comet Pink’ Marguerite daisy grows to 2 feet tall and wide; depending on the variety, snapdragon blooms can reach up to 3 feet tall Light: Part to full shade Water: Plant in well-drained soil kept consistently moist Size: ‘Dragon Wing’ begonias grow to 18 inches tall and wide; ‘Summer Wave Blue’ wishbone flowers grow to 6 inches tall and one foot wide Light: Part to full shade Water: Plant in well-drained soil kept consistently moist Size: ‘White Christmas’ caladium reaches 2 feet high and wide; ‘Prelude White’ begonia grows to 8 inches tall and 6 inches wide; depending on the type, polka-dot plant can reach up to 3 feet tall and wide Water: Plant in well-drained, humus-rich soil kept consistently moist Size: ‘Pink Swirl’ impatiens grow to 14 inches tall and one foot wide; ‘Riviera Midnight’ lobelia grow to just 8 inches wide and 6 inches tall Water: Plant in well-drained soil kept consistently moist Size: ‘Dazzler Blue Pearl’ impatiens grow to one foot tall and spreads 15 inches; ‘Clown Rose’ wishbone flower grows to 8 inches tall and wide; browallia grows to 3 feet tall and one foot wide, depending on the type...

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Name: Brunnera macrophylla ‘Jack Frost’ Growing Conditions: Part shade in moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter Size: Up to 18 inches tall and wide Buy It: ‘Jack Frost’ Brunnera ($18, Etsy) Name: Athyrium niponicus pictum Growing Conditions: Part to full shade in moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter Plant Size: Up to 18 inches tall and 24 inches wide Buy It: Japanese Painted Fern ($14, Etsy) Growing Conditions: Part to full shade in moist, well-drained soil Plant Size: Up to 1 foot tall and 2 feet wide Buy It: Pulmonaria Diana Clare Lungwort ($16, Etsy) Name: Lamium ‘Purple Dragon’ Growing Conditions: Part to full shade in moist, well-drained soil Plant Size: Up to 8 inches tall and 3 feet wide Buy It: Purple Chablis Dead Nettle (Lamium) Live Plant ($18, The Home Depot) Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in evenly moist, well-drained soil Plant Size: Up to 18 inches tall and 12 inches wide Buy It: Dusty Miller ($17, The Home Depot) Growing Conditions: Full sun in moist, well-drained soil Plant Size: Up to 10 feet tall and wide as a shrub and up to 3 feet tall and wide as an annual Buy It: Melianthus Major ($5, Etsy Name: Helichrysum italicum subsp....

We’ll show you how easy it is to create your handmade big or small tree collar. All three simple DIY tree collars will give your Christmas tree a festive finishing touch. How to Make a Christmas Tree Collar Supplies Needed Galvanized metal bucketTape measureSafety glassesConstruction glovesJigsawMetal fileTack cloth Woven Basket Tree Collar Woven basketTape measureBox cutter Faux Wood Crate Tree Collar Cardboard boxTape measureBox cutterCutting matRuler or tape measurePencilWood-look shelf liner or adhesive wallpaperCrafts knife...

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1. Send an Invitation Make this picnic extra special by sending her an invitation to join you for lunch. Craft your own paper invite and include a heartfelt Mother’s Day quote, or repurpose one of our last-minute printable Mother’s Day cards into a pretty invitation. 3. Bring a Basket The key to a good picnic is a cute-yet-functional picnic basket to hold your sandwiches, chips, and cookies. If you’ll be traveling to a park or beach, be sure to choose a sturdy basket with a lid that securely closes....

1. Match Deck Colors to Your Home’s Exterior Your deck colors should be a cohesive part of your home’s exterior color scheme. To help guide your choice of paint or stain colors, consider the existing shades on your siding, trim, and other exterior elements. You can pull out one of the hues used elsewhere on the facade for your deck or select an accent color that blends with your home’s style....

Add these plants to summer containers on your patio or porch so you can sit and enjoy their fragrance. Or, you could grow a few of these annuals together in a cutting garden, then snip the blooms for fresh bouquets and flower arrangements. Each of these plants has a distinct fragrance that will make your garden even more inviting. Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil Size: Up to 2 feet tall Buy It: 50 Heliotrope Seeds ($7, Etsy) Growing Conditions: Full sun or part shade and well-drained soil Size: Up to 3 feet tall Growing Conditions: Full sun or part shade and moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 5 feet tall, depending on variety Buy It: ‘Grandiflora’ Flowering Tobacco ($3, Swallowtail Garden Seeds) Growing Conditions: Full sun and moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 3 feet tall Buy It: ‘Lemon Swirl’ Four O’Clock Seeds ($3, Select Seeds) Growing Conditions: Full sun or part shade and moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 12 inches tall Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil Size: Up to 15 feet tall Buy It: Giant White Moonflower Seeds ($5, Burpee) Growing Conditions: Full sun or part shade and well-drained soil Size: Up to 12 inches tall Buy It: ‘Red Velour’ Petunia Seeds ($6, Park Seed)...

Buy It: Modern Comfort Food by Ina Garten ($19, Target) Test Kitchen Tip: If you made a homemade cake that sunk in the middle or is a bit too crumbly, this is a great way to transform it into a memorable dessert. Related Video

1. Know what you want before hiring a contractor. As the client, you are the one driving the process. Before speaking with contractors, spend time thinking about your goals for the project, such as what it might look like, the amenities you want, and so on. If you don’t know how to translate your goals into specific features or products, hire a design consultant or a design-build firm that can offer that service....

When you consider a plant in your backyard a weed because you didn’t plant it there, you may decide it should be uprooted and tossed out. But then you’d be missing out on a big opportunity: Many of those untamed plants are not only edible but also delicious and healthy for you. Whether you have a large yard, a raised-bed garden, or even a simpler container garden, chances are you’ll have at least a few of these common plants to choose from....

9 Must-Have Grill Accessories Available at most hardware stores and online retailers, these grill tools start at just $11. Best Fire-Starter: Charcoal Chimney Our Test Kitchen suggests lighting your charcoal with an easy, affordable charcoal grill chimney. One of the best grill tools for charcoal grills, you need only some newspaper, charcoal briquettes, and a grill lighter to get started. See more about how to safely light a charcoal grill if you need a quick refresher....