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English Daisy Care Must-Knows English daisies are fairly easy to grow, but there are a few conditions they won’t tolerate. During the summer heat, especially in southern climates, these cool-season plants will stop blooming and ultimately decline. That’s why typically these plants are treated as either biennials or cool-season annuals. If you’re growing your English daisies from seed, they generally require a cold period in order to induce flowering. In mild climates, this can be achieved by planting young plants outdoors in the fall and leaving them through the winter to bloom in early spring....

See which paint colors the pros have forecasted thus far, then check back to find out all the predictions for the 2023 colors of the year as they’re announced. Viva Magenta by Pantone Rounding out a year of blush-tone selections, Pantone selected Viva Magenta 18-1750, a bold pinkish red, as its 2023 color of the year, calling it “an unconventional shade for an unconventional time.” But this isn’t your Barbie pink....

Reroofing jobs are sometimes done without replacing flashings. However, installing new flashings, including special drip-edge flashings made for reroofing, will ensure a tight seal and a long life. Some roofers install a layer of waterproof shingle underlayment (WSU) over the existing shingles at the eave end, as would be done for a roof laid on bare sheathing. This provides added protection against ice dams. Asphalt shingles can be laid over cedar shakes or shingles, but this is a roofing project best left to the pros....

Varieties of Fan Palm Desert Fan Palm (Washingtonia filifera) is native to the American Southwest, where it grows in the desert near water sources. The trunk can reach 3 feet wide and, unless trimmed, is covered with a petticoat of old leaves. Leaf stems are armed with sharp teeth. It grows 50-70 feet tall and 10-12 feet wide. Desert fan palm makes an excellent street tree in dry climates. Plant in zones 9-11....

And while we may be most familiar with our traditions (like giving Father’s Day cards and hosting a Father’s Day brunch), the holiday isn’t just celebrated in the United States. For Father’s Day international celebrations, Dad is honored on different days and in many different ways. Here’s how families celebrate Father’s Day in 15 countries around the world.

Of course, you can find succulents in just about any color besides green: pink, purple, orange, and even black succulents exist. Sometimes, they even change color in response to stress in their environment (like poor soil, not enough water, or extreme temperature changes), which is why you might’ve seen red edges show up on your succulents before. But these five easy-to-grow varieties of succulents naturally have red tones all the time, perfect for holiday centerpieces, wreaths, and other seasonal arrangements you can feature in your next #succulentsunday post....

Here, you’ll find six clever products that can make caring for your yard so much easier, including a robotic mower, a smart sprinkler controller, a soil tester, and even a tool that pollinates your plants. Available at a variety of price points, shop these items now so you can zip through your chore list and spend more time just enjoying your beautiful outdoor spaces. Buy It: Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller ($269, Walmart) Buy It: VegiBee Garden Pollinator ($51, The Home Depot)

⅓ cup shortening 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 ½ cup powdered sugar 2 teaspoon milk Milk *Tip: For longer storage, store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

12 1-inch thick slices crusty Italian or French bread ¼ cup olive oil ¾ cup refrigerated basil pesto

Native to South America, the giant water lily was not easy to cultivate outside of its tropical home. Fascinated by these otherworldly plants, the British tried to grow them in England, but the lily refused to flower after a taxing overseas journey. A botanist named Joseph Paxton finally succeeded at Kew Gardens in 1849 and named the plant in honor of Queen Victoria. Europe had caught lily fever. Whole greenhouses were erected for the sole purpose of displaying these unique plants and visitors flocked to see (and stand on) the huge leaves....

¾ cup finely crushed gingersnaps (about 12 cookies) ½ cup finely crushed graham crackers (7 squares) 2 tablespoon sugar ¼ cup butter, melted Brown Sugar Meringue 3 egg whites ½ teaspoon vanilla ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar ⅛ teaspoon salt ⅓ cup packed brown sugar

Grape Holly Care Must-Knows Grape hollies look best when planted in small groups in shrub borders and foundation plantings. They work equally well when planted in either woodland or shade gardens. Grape holly is a quick-growing shrub that can be useful as a privacy screen or native fence; be prepared, this quick-growing tendency can also create a somewhat invasive plant. Be certain to check with local authorities to verify if grape holly is a problem plant in your area....