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Editor’s Tip: Keep amaryllis flowers out of direct sun and in temperatures between 55° and 70° F to help them last longer.

Most commonly seen in its white-flowered form, bacopa can bloom almost nonstop through the entire growing season. Though small, the white flowers cover the plant and act as a beautiful backdrop. The tiny green leaves are roughly heart-shaped and have a slightly serrated edge. The white blooms and green foliage mix easily in almost any plant combination. Where to Plant Bacopa Bacopa can be planted anywhere there’s enough light. Plant bacopa as a groundcover in gardens or containers where you want a splash of white among more colorful blooms....

Along with variations in weigela sizes, it comes in many foliage colors. Colors can range anywhere from green and gold to deep burgundy while showing a glossy finish. Shades of red and pink are still the dominant colors of weigela blooms, but new varieties have white and yellow options. Where to Plant Weigela Weigelas aren’t too picky on planting location, but full sun is best for the biggest flowers and deepest foliage color....

Step 2: Cut batting. Measure the entire width of the headboard, including the outer edges of each post (the batting will go around the posts, too). Next, measure the height of the headboard; double it. Cut a swath of polyester quilt batting (buy it at fabrics stores) to these dimensions. Step 3: Drape fabric. Drape batting over tension rod and posts, allowing it to fall evenly over the back side of the headboard....

1 3 ounce package cream cheese, softened 3 cup powdered sugar 1 cup marshmallow crème 1 teaspoon coconut flavoring

To Store Remove chocolates from ice cube tray. Place in an airtight container and store at room temperature up to 1 week or freeze up to 3 months.

The Ikea Buy Back & Resell service is available at more than 30 store locations around the U.S. from now through December 5, 2021. The initiative’s nationwide rollout follows a pilot program at the store’s Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, location, where 100% of the products brought in were resold, says Jennifer Keesson, the country sustainability manager for Ikea U.S. To participate in the program, you first need to be a part of the Ikea Family loyalty program, which is free to join....

Tips Spiralize the zucchini and place in a medium bowl. Microwave for 2 to 3 minutes, until tender.

Lady’s Mantle Name Origin Here’s a fun fact about lady’s mantle: It received its Latin name of Alchemilla because of its use in alchemy in medieval times. Morning dew was a prized ingredient for many alchemical recipes, and one of the main ways to gather early morning moisture was from the leaves of lady’s mantle where dewdrops had collected. Lady’s Mantle Care Must-Knows Lady’s mantle can handle a wide variety of soil conditions but prefers a slightly acidic-to-neutral soil....

1 pound bulk sweet Italian sausage 1 cup onion, chopped (1 large) ½ cup carrot, finely chopped (1 medium) ½ cup red sweet pepper, chopped (1) ¼ cup celery, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 pound roma tomatoes, peeled (if desired), seeded, and chopped (about 4 cups), or two 14.5-ounce cans diced tomatoes, undrained 1 6 ounce can tomato paste ½ cup dry red wine or beef broth 2 tablespoon snipped fresh basil, or 1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil, crushed 1 tablespoon snipped fresh oregano, or 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed 2 teaspoon snipped fresh marjoram, or 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram, crushed ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper ¼ cup whipping cream 2 tablespoon snipped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley

Lovely as they are, apple trees are not a plant-it-and-forget-it addition to your garden. That’s because many insect pests love them, and these plants are prone to getting several diseases. Years of beauty and juicy fruit can still be yours, but keeping your apple tree healthy and full of fruit takes regular maintenance. Here’s what to watch out for and how to deal with it. Your apple tree has three kinds of enemies: Fungal diseases, bugs, and bacteria....

Editor’s Tip: Natural fabrics, such as cotton, muslin, and linen accept dye best. Experiment with fabric folding and rubber band techniques. Roll into a spiral for a traditional tie-dye look, gather into tufts for a bull’s-eye effect, or fold into a square for a checkered pattern.

Many of the plants at your local garden center may be grafted. For example, many hybrid roses are grafted so they grow on the roots of a tougher variety of rose. This helps them stand up to tough conditions and bloom more vigorously. Likewise, most fruit trees are grafted onto a smaller variety’s roots. This keeps the trees more compact and vigorous. Plants trained as standards, or tree forms, are also usually grafted onto the trunk of another plant....

1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ cup shortening 4 tablespoon cold water Lightened Pastry for Single-Crust Pie, Butter-flavored shortening also works well in this recipe.