About This Episode A reader needs help with filling an empty garden space. Plus Grumpys gripe of the week. Question Of The Week “I have an emptygarden bedthat runs alongside our garage. It is about 10 feet long and two feet wide, and gets only morning sun. What can I plant there besides climbers? Some really easy to grow evergreen ferns areAutumn Fernand Holly Fern. I think those would be good....
Does your recipe call for crushed tomatoes and you only have diced? Diced, crushed, whole, or paste? How many ways can you’ve got the option to a tomato? Credit: robynmac/Getty Images What happens if you don’t have crushed tomatoes in your pantry? Read on for easy substitutes for crushed tomatoes. What Is In Crushed Tomatoes? Crushed tomatoes are typically made with peeled, seeded, and crushed plum tomatoes. They often are made with Roma orSan Marzanotomatoes but can be made with other varieties....
Experts share their best tips for an organized new year. This may mean determining that its time to part ways with certain decor items, too. Place clothes hangers the same way, either facing in or out on the bar, she says. Credit:Marta Xochilt Perez; Styling: Page Mullins After you wore something, turn the hanger in the opposite direction. Go Through The Freezer New year, newlyorganized freezer! Now is a good time to take stock of whatever is in there, says Christina Bond....
Well slam on the brakes every time we spot one of these treasures up for grabs. Find one of these treasures and youve hit the jackpot. Theyre a favorite for flanking a fireplace, decorating a mantel, or scattering among bookshelves. Credit:HECTOR MANUEL SANCHEZ; STYLING: MARY BETH WETZEL Anything Chintz Wenever met a chintz we didnt like. And one element that no well-collected home is without? A good dose of pattern, the chintz-ier, the better....
Warning: This might give you buyers remorse. Its even harder to follow them all, whether or not youre a pro. Below, five designers spill the six expensive decorating mistakes that make them cringe the most. Credit:Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller In most cases, you should also leave at least the front feet of your furniture on your rug. On a related note, people also tend to get the furniture scale wrong....
Keep these in mind for every outdoor party and tailgate you host. And yet, we still long to be outdoors in the late summer and early fall. Heres what they had to say. Credit: Hector Sanchez pre-chill a cooler before filling it with food and drinks? Its true, and its easy to do. Start by filling your cooler about halfway with ice, and then cover the ice with cold water....
Get the best price, without getting on an antiques dealer’s wrong side. But haggling is a delicate art that requires going in with knowledge and finesse. It’s not as simple as wanting $100 off of a sideboard that costs $900. Credit:Jen Bienvenue Bienvenu says, “A customer once asked me if I haggle. ‘,” says Jeffers. There are two subtle nuances in this phrasing that Jeffers points out. Credit:Amy Campbell Studio...
She frequently posts tips on her Instagram,@roseladykaty. Getting Started Banks recommends looking for disease-resistant types, and considering the climatein your zone. Some kinds, like the robust German Kordes roses, thrive in hot and humid conditions. Credit:PATRICIA LYONS Whatever you choose, embracing the journey and taking it slow are the keys to your blossoms success. I started with one rose and then added another, says Banks. If you make mistakes, you’re able to ask questions....
Discover the equestrian decorating style and learn how to incorporate it into your home. On each floor, he wove in oversized prints from equestrian wall art company Mind the Gap. Theyre great statement pieces that people equate to equestrian trophies, he shares. Credit:Sargent Photography. These colors evoke the natural landscape and create a cozy, inviting atmosphere, Olin says. However, Owens also encourages homeowners to think a bit outside the box....
Your grandmother’s crystal should sound like a bell. They’re priced to sell, but do you really need another set of wine glasses? Perhaps you do if they’re crystaland the etching seems just fancy enough that they might be. Credit:Getty Images But how do you know? What Is Crystal? Crystal, however, also has lead oxide, barium oxide, zinc oxide, or potassium oxide added. Credit:Getty Images These minerals make the crystal stronger, and they’re the reason crystal often has elaborate etching and detail....
These are the paint colorsyour neighborsare hoping you avoid, according to interior designers. Debbie Mathews LeRoy is the founder and principal designer ofDebbie Mathews Antiques & Designsin Nashville, Tennessee. Cheynne Ely is the owner and principal designer ofCheyenne Paige Interiorsin The Woodlands, Texas. Credit:Brie Williams Styling: Jennifer Berno Decleene Jamie Gernert is the founder ofWYC Designsin Winter Park, Florida. It can also lack the depth needed to showcase the beautiful architectural details of a home....
Visit these gorgeous gardens in the Sunshine State. From sprawlinghistoric gardensto horticultural wonders to museum-adjacent gardens, no two flower-powered properties are the same. Get ready for a blooming good time at these gardens sprinkled throughout Florida. Credit:Courtesy Harry P. Leu Gardens Spring, in particular, showcases peak blooming time for flowers. If you do visit in summer, weekdays typically draw fewer crowds than weekends. Here are the best Florida gardens to visit for spring flowers in bloom....
But its not all Jello shots, drive-on beaches, and frat-house foolery come spring in the Sunshine State. You may not have heard of these lesser-knownbeaches and small towns. In early March, connect with Floridas mountain biking community at theSantos Fat Tire Festival. Credit: Getty Images / MichaelWarrenPix Sombrero Beach.Credit: Simon Dannhauer / Getty Images Credit:Courtesy Coldwater Gardens Credit: Jessica Sample Ichetucknee Springs State Park.Credit: Mark Conlin/Getty Images Credit:Getty Images/Benedek
