Test Garden Tip: Drill-attachment models are best used with corded drills. If your drill is battery-operated, be sure that it has at least 18 volts of power. Test Garden Tip: Pole lengths vary from 8 to 27 feet, so choose according to the height of your trees. Saw bars also vary in length from 6 to 17 inches; opt for the longer bar if you’re dealing with thick branches. Test Garden Tip: Electric models are more powerful than most battery-powered options, but a cord restricts your range....

Understand the Hidden Costs to Downsize Your House There are many reasons to downsize, including the possibility of reducing your mortgage payment and utility bills, but if you’re downsizing to save money, make sure you’re aware of the potential hidden costs before you make your move. The cost to move and furnish a new home are two of the most common burdens on the budget. You’ll also want to factor in some money to cover any repairs your existing home might need to get it ready to sell....

Nemesia Care Must-Knows Relatively low-maintenance plants, it’s not too tricky to keep nemesias happy. Make sure they’re planted in well-drained soils, as anything less is likely to cause plants to rot. They’re ideally suited to growing in containers with light potting mix. They also appreciate even moisture and organically rich soils. So keep your plants watered, especially during the summer heat, if you plan on keeping them through the fall. For the best flower production, grow nemesias in full sun....

Name: Heucherella ‘Thunderbird’ Growing Conditions: Shade or part shade and moist, well-drained soil Size: To 9 inches tall and 20 inches wide Zones: 4-9 Grow It With: Hosta Source: Visit perennialresource.com for more information. Image courtesy perennialresource.com Name: Anemone x macane ‘Wild Swan’ Growing Conditions: Shade or part shade and moist, well-drained soil Size: To 18 inches tall and 24 inches wide Zones: 6-8 Grow It With: Hellebore Source: Visit monrovia....

*Pasteurized All-Purpose Flour To make raw flour safe for eating, preheat oven to 350°F. Spread flour evenly in a shallow baking pan. Bake 5 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Chocolate-Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bars Prepare as directed, except stir in 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder with the flour before pasteurizing. “Oreo” Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bars Prepare as directed, except omit chopped chocolate and stir in 2 cups chopped chocolate sandwich cookies with white or red filling....

1 mango, halved, seeded, peeled and sliced or chopped 1 cup pineapple chunks 1 small orange or clementine, peeled and segemented ¼ cup chopped red onion 1 small banana pepper, sliced (optional) 1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel ¼ cup orange juice ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper Pork Chops 4 4 ounce frozen bone-in pork loin chops, about 1/4-inch thick ½ teaspoon chili powder ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ cup orange juice 2 teaspoon honey ½ cup water Fresh cilantro sprigs

Plant parrot’s feather with papyrus; its upright growing habit looks good with a carpet of low-growing parrot’s feather at the base. Or place parrot’s feather near water lily’s big, flat pads and attractive blooms to contrast with the fine texture of parrot’s feather. The plant is especially useful for improving water quality: It efficiently absorbs excess nutrients, ensuring water purity and helping reduce the growth of unsightly algae. Unfortunately, it’s also valued by mosquitoes, who like to lay eggs around the plant as it floats in shallow water....

Fig, Ginger, and Pear Quick Bread: Prepare as directed, except stir 1-1/2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel and 1 teaspoon ground ginger into the flour mixture and substitute 1/2 cup finely snipped dried figs for the cheese. Blue Cheese, Pecan, and Pear Quick Bread: Prepare as directed, except substitute 1/4 cup finely crumbled blue cheese and 1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans for the white cheddar cheese.

5 teaspoon milk 1 teaspoon instant coffee crystals 1 cup powdered sugar

Built in 1906, the Craftsman-style bungalow consists of two bedrooms, one full bathroom, and a half bath. Rogers’s mother, Lela E. Rogers, rented the house in 1911, and Rogers returned several times throughout her life, according to the home’s listing. The home formerly served as a museum dedicated to the actress, and it comes move-in ready and furnished with a variety of antiques. The current owner purchased the property in 2016 and renovated the home over a two-year period....

**Tip: Because chile peppers contain volatile oils that can burn your skin and eyes, avoid direct contact with them as much as possible. When working with chile peppers, wear plastic or rubber gloves. If your bare hands do touch the peppers, wash your hands and nails well with soap and warm water.

1 pound fresh baby beets (about 12) or small beets, quartered 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar ⅛ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoon snipped fresh watercress 1 tablespoon snipped fresh tarragon