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Easy-Care Companions Fothergilla looks particularly at home in woodland garden settings, where its informal structure can be appreciated. Plant this shrub with rhododendron hybrids such as ‘Anna H. Hall’ (pink buds that open to white flowers) and ‘Roseum Elegans’ (rosy lavender flowers) because they share the same soil requirements. Add large clumps of daffodils, snow drops, and other favorite spring bulbs for a bold early season show of color. As both a wildlife nectar source and nesting spot, deer-resistant fothergilla is a favorite plant of other species of wildlife....

In addition to different sizes, panel siding also comes in different formats. There’s rough-sawn, smooth-sided, fiber-cement, and pressed hardboard. We’ll introduce you to each type and its key uses. Rough-Sawn Plywood Rough-sawn plywood, called Texture 1-11 (or T1-11), has been a popular siding option for many years. However, this product can buckle, warp, or even come apart if it’s not installed correctly and kept well sealed. The cheapest types must be sealed with primer and two or more coats of exterior paint and attached with nails every 16 inches....

1 ½ cup sugar 1 cup water 3 blood oranges or oranges 12 fresh kumquats

3 cup white rice flour 3 cup potato starch 2 cup sorghum flour 4 teaspoon xanthan gum Tip Double or even triple this recipe to have our gluten-free flour mix on hand for future baking and cooking recipes.

A variety of factors contribute to this shift, most predominately a global pandemic that forced many to rethink the rooms in their home. But what can be done if you own an open-concept home yet desire more intimate and well-defined spaces? The good news is that there are still plenty of ways to restore the feeling of separate spaces without putting up a “for sale” sign in the front yard....

Compact types grow well in large containers, so you can enjoy these varieties on your deck or patio, even if you don’t have a yard to plant them in. And because most types like hot weather, they’re good choices for containers on driveways and other paved spots. If you don’t live in the subtropics, you don’t have to feel left out. If you have a high-light spot inside, you can even grow these beauties as dramatic houseplants....

Per sandwich: 331 cal., 11 g pro., 28 g carb., 20 g total fat (10 g sat. fat), 44 mg chol., 2 g fiber, 867 mg sodium Meaty Grilled Cheese Sandwiches: Prepare as directed, except place a thin layer thinly sliced cooked ham, roast beef, pepperoni, salami, or shredded cooked chicken or turkey on the cheese before topping with the remaining bread slices. Per sandwich: 357 cal., 14 g pro....

2 medium green and/or yellow sweet peppers, finely chopped 1 fresh serrano pepper, seeded and chopped ½ cup finely chopped, peeled jicama ¼ cup finely chopped red onion 2 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar ¼ teaspoon salt Artichoke-Bean Spread 1 6 ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts 1 15 ounce can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained 2 tablespoon thinly sliced green onions 1 tablespoon finely shredded lemon peel Salt to taste Pepper to taste...

Best Wisteria to Grow The name to look for on plant tags is Wisteria frutescens, commonly called American wisteria. This species is native to the southeastern U.S., and it’s hardy in Zones 5-9, meaning it’ll grow in most areas of the country. American wisteria vines can reach dazzling heights of up to 30 feet. They act like a combination of a shrub and a vine, growing thick, woody stems over time that can wind around fences and, if given a trellis, scramble up the sides of a house....

Helenium Care Must-Knows Plant helenium in full sun (at least six hours a day) to promote long-lasting displays of color. Although some varieties tolerate afternoon shade, this plant typically becomes floppy and leggy in part-shade conditions. Helenium also needs well-drained, slightly acidic soil and moderate moisture, which makes sense because its native setting tends to be low-lying meadows or the edges of damp woodlands. Water at least weekly, increasing frequency in times of extreme heat....