Best Water for Houseplants Perhaps you’re wondering if tap water is OK for your plants. The short answer is, it depends. Most tap water should be fine for your houseplants,unless it is softened, because softened water contains salts that can build up in the soil over time and cause problems. Chlorinated water is also safe for most houseplants, but if you have a filtration system, that’s much better for your plants....
Conversely, a considerate piece of snail mail is never frowned upon. Discovering a hand-addressed card or letter in the middle of a stack of bills, ads, and flyers is like finding a pint of ice cream in the back of the freezer. Jackpot! While there’s no wrong time to send snail mail, these are my top five reasons why now is a great time to stock up on stamps....
7 ½ pound bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed ¼ cup lemon juice 2 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon ground black pepper Cheesy Sauce ½ cup butter 1 cup finely chopped onion (1 large) 3 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 6 cup milk 3 8 ounce shredded three-cheese blend with cream cheese (6 cups) Pastry Dough 2 ½ cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt ½ cup shortening ¼ cup butter, cut up, or shortening ½ cup ice water...
23 of the Easiest Houseplants You Can Grow Japanese Holly Fern Care Must-Knows Japanese holly fern tolerates low humidity, which makes it a great houseplant. Plant it in a 12- to 18-inch container filled with a good quality potting mix. Site it in a room with medium light; direct sunlight can scorch this plant’s foliage. When Japanese holly fern is grown as a houseplant, water it regularly to maintain moist but not soggy soil....
She started off her career as a fashion columnist in New York, where her passion for all things DIY helped her build a reputation in the field. Her expertise and work have been featured on Good Morning America and Rachael Ray. After moving back to her hometown, Jenni decided to take on one of her biggest DIY projects, buying a house built in 1890 and doing a full gut renovation, leading her to showcase the journey on an HGTV pilot, My Flippin’ Friends....
Growing Knautia Knautia grows best in full sun and average, well-drained soil. A loose, clump-forming plant, it tends to flop and sprawl in windy growing areas. Plant it in a protected spot, such as near an evergreen shrub or a building that will protect it from prevailing winds. Plant knautia from seed or transplants purchased at a garden center. Plant seeds in spring as soon as the soil can be worked....
**Tip: You can prepare this recipe in 12 individual 3/4-cup molds or ramekins. Layer as directed; chilling times may be slightly less. ***Tip: For easier unmolding, set mold in a large bowl filled with warm water for 10 seconds. Using a thin spatula, loosen gelatin mixture from sides of mold. Invert a plate over mold; turn over plate and mold together. Gently remove mold. If using a baking dish, leave gelatin mixture in dish and cut into squares....
1 cup sugar 1 cup water
6 ounce cream cheese ⅓ cup butter ¼ cup lemon curd 6 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon milk Milk (optional)
