Size: To 5 inches tall and wide Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil; drought-tolerant once established Zones: 4-9 Size: To 4 inches tall and 18 inches wide Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and well-drained, consistently moist soil Zones: 5-9 Size: To 6 inches tall and 3 feet wide Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and well-drained soil; drought-tolerant Zones: 3-10 Size: To 9 inches tall and 1 foot wide Growing Conditions: Full to part shade and well-drained soil; drought tolerant Zones: 4-10 Size: To 6 inches tall and 18 inches wide Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and consistently moist, well-drained soil Zones: 3-9 Size: To 9 inches tall and 1 foot wide Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil; drought tolerant Zones: 10-11 Size: To 1 inch tall and 1 foot wide Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained soil Zones: 4-8 Buy It: Scotch Moss (from $10, Etsy) Size: To 3 inches tall and 1 foot wide Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained soil Zones: 7-10 Buy It: Dwarf Mondo Grass ($14, The Home Depot) Size: To 6 inches tall and 2 feet wide Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained soil Zones: 3-8 Size: To 1 foot tall and wide Growing Conditions: Full sun and moist, well-drained soil Zones: 3-10 Buy It: Snow in Summer Seeds ($3, Etsy) Size: To 2 feet tall and 18 inches wide Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and well-drained, slightly alkaline soil; drought tolerant Zones: 3-9 Buy It: Soapwort ($3, Etsy) Size: To 6 inches tall and 6 feet wide Growing Conditions: Full shade and moist, well-drained soil Zones: 9-11 Buy It: Baby Tears ($30, Etsy) Size: To 3 inches tall and 1 foot wide Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and moist to wet soil Zones: 5-8 Size: To 1 foot tall and 18 inches wide Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil; drought tolerant Zones: 3-8 Size: To 3 inches tall and 1 foot wide Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained soil Zones: 6-9

Buy It: Nordic Ware Baking Sheet ($11, Target)

Ready to bring picture ledges into your home? Read on for 20 smart ideas for applying picture ledges—and arranging art on them—in any space.

You can also play with hardwood floor patterns, like herringbone. “It can give a modern touch to your kitchen while changing its whole appearance,” says Jordan Scarpino of West Coast Real Estate Hub. If you don’t want to spring for solid wood, consider engineered woods. Just remember to look for flooring with a waterproof finish.

Buy It: Hamilton Beach Food Processor ($70, Target) Buy It: Kikkoman Katsu Sauce ($2, Walmart) Buy It: Instant Vortex Air Fryer ($140, Bed Bath & Beyond)

Crazy Cake There are only three basic steps to master a rich and chocolaty (and completely eggless!) Crazy Cake from our sister site, Allrecipes. Combine the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt). Since you mix this super moist egg-free and dairy-free dessert in the same pan it bakes in you’ll have fewer dishes to wash later. (Get the full recipe and instructions here.) Simple enough, right? All that’s left is to decide what type of frosting should go on top....

A multicolored mirror hangs above a cerused black console table from R.E. Steel Antiques in the foyer by Greg McKenzie. A rope mirror and a metal cubby system are both from Garnet Hill.

Beatty’s Chocolate Cake Dark and decadent, Beatty’s Chocolate Cake is an all-time favorite of Ina Garten. The recipe, which was featured in her much-loved Barefoot Contessa at Home cookbook, originally comes from a friend’s grandmother, Beatty. Her next cookbook out in October 2022, Go-To Dinners, will feature a new collection of simple meals you can prep, make, and freeze ahead, or assemble at the last minute. The secret to Ina’s decadent yet delicate cake is a cup of brewed coffee whisked into the batter....

Not That: Limit your Storage Don’t choose a coffee table with limited storage. Living rooms tend to collect extra stuff—the last thing you need is nowhere to store it. Do This: Optimize Shelving Do employ decorative bins and baskets to group toys and games. Opt for containers without lids for items that are used often, and stick with a simple color scheme when choosing family room storage containers. It will create a sophisticated and cohesive look for your living space....

1. Size Matters Choosing a new container begins with identifying the size of pot you need. Here’s a handy guideline: increase pot size by one to two inches in diameter for plants that are growing in pots 10 inches in diameter or less. For larger plants, those growing in pots greater than 10 inches in diameter, increase the pot size by two or three inches in diameter. For example, a brand new ZZ plant in a 4-inch plastic nursery pot is ready to transition to a container that is 5 inches or so in diameter....

1. Ponytail Palm Long, grasslike leaves atop a bare stem give ponytail palm (Beaucarnea recurvata) a palm tree-like appearance, although it’s actually a type of succulent. It stores water in its thick trunk, which enables it to go long periods without moisture. However, ponytail palm will do best if you water it whenever the soil feels dry and place it in bright light. 2. Sago Palm Feathery, dark green leaves on top of a short stem give sago palm (Cycas revolata) a bold texture....

Types of Kitchen Floor Plans Kitchen layouts come in many shapes and orientations, but the configurations of cabinetry, appliances, and seating often fall into a few specific categories. Check out our guide below to learn about some of the most popular types of kitchen floor plans. 1. L-Shape Kitchen Floor Plan An L shape is one of the most common layouts for kitchens. It requires less space and offers more flexibility in the placement of workstations....

How Wet Is Your Soil? The first step in working with soggy soil is to get to know it better. Determine which areas of your yard get frustratingly wet and how long they stay that way. Consider the moisture level of the soil throughout the seasons, also how quickly water dissipates after a big rain, and how often the area has standing water. Here’s a simple test that’s used in the landscape trade to gauge the drainage of a particular soil....

We love a festive holiday cheese board, and with so many tasty green veggies a St. Paddy’s Day board is a no-brainer. Plus, the foodie community is already on board with the trend too: There are currently 200 posts tagged #stpatricksdaycharcuterie on Instagram, and they’re all mouth-wateringly beautiful. To make your own, grab a cheese board, fill it with all your favorite snacks, and make your own green beer or family-friendly green drinks to go with the snack spread....

1. Consider how often you’ll use a tool. For seasonal maintenance jobs that you tackle once or twice a year—or every couple of years, such as aerating your lawn—renting is a good option, especially if you don’t want to deal with storing or maintaining a tool. “For gas-powered equipment that you only use once or twice a year, the gas can go bad while it’s just sitting there,” says Tim Allen, chair of the General Tool Shared Interest Group for the American Rental Association (ARA) and owner of Allen Rental in Roseburg, Oregon....