If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. Paying attention to the moisture in the soil is important. During the colder months, indoor plants typically receive less sunlight, which means their growth slows down. Credit:Getty Images Slower growth typically means houseplants need less water. The rate of photosynthesis slows down and the amount of water houseplants can absorb is reduced. “Plants may experience what we call quiescence, or a slower quiet period,” says Halleck....

Getty Images The appearance and fragrance ofpeoniesevoke the best memories of Southern gardening. Learn the best time to plant peonies for optimal growth and an armload of blossoms. Most peony cultivars don’t enjoy excessive heat and humidity, especially during bloom. Credit:Getty Images If you live inUSDA Hardiness Zones 8and above, select early-blooming varieties that bloom before temperatures hit sweltering. Peonies do not perform well if transplanted often. Choose a site that receives at least 6 hours of sunlight daily....

Don’t make the same mistake Grumpy did. Asthe saying goes, “Heavens to Betsy!” Vast sweeps of this flower bloom each spring on roadsides, banks, and fields. Credit: Getty Images Perhaps it sends a warning, “Plant me in your garden, and I will devour it. A to-go box will not be necessary.” What Is Pink Evening Primrose? Each flower lasts one day. My battle with this monster began a decade ago when a wayward seedling popped up in myperennial bed....

About This Episode The Grumpy Gardener answers a readers question on planting a Japanese maple. Plus, Grumpys tip of the week onlawn-care. Question Of The Week “I love your column. I was just thinking about planting a Japanese maple near my swimming pool. Do these maples take hot sun? I live just south of Atlanta.” One of my favorites is called Emperor I. That’s an upright-growing Japanese maple. Probably gets to be 10 to 12 feet tall....

And a case for matching ones too…sometimes! “I like to approach a gallery wall as one unit with many points of interest.” It’s important to consider how each piece of art lives both on its own and among other works. Credit: Paige Rumore The mediumoil paint, textile, mixed media, photography, etc.should largely inform your frame selection. Mismatching frames can be as wild or tame as you’d like. “By choosing frames of all types, you have the opportunity to express your individuality and style....

There’s a reason dust always seems to be lurking in your living room. Here’s what to do about it. Getty Images Try as you might, the dust just keeps coming back. Credit:Getty Images This dust accumulates in the corners, lurks under the sofa, and rains down on your lampshades. We know that sometimes you have bigger priorities than dusting, and we’re here to help. Where Does All The Dust Come From?...

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. Move over, luxury treehouse. wbritten/Getty Images Move over, luxurytreehouse. Credit:wbritten/Getty Images Maybe next year, lakeside cabin. This year, our vacation daydreams are filled with lighthouses. TheUnited States Lighthouse Societyis a not-for-profit historical and educational organization dedicated to preserving lighthouses around the country. Credit:AFP Contributor / Contributor/Getty Images That’s right, you could stay in a lighthouse, including a handful in the South....

Understanding Lawn Subscription Services Lawn subscription services vary in the help they offer. Most require a homeowner to sign a contract for services. The costs vary depending on the size of your lawn and the key in of products needed. Credit:Getty Images However, a subscription plan bundle is usually less expensive than purchasing products individually. The costs for full-service lawn care are based on the lawn size and the amount of maintenance needed....

Two experts weigh in. “It went into the barrel in 1963 and came out of the barrel in 1969.” Despite the bottle being about half a century old, the unopened bourbon tasted great. Credit:Getty Images Will An Unopened Bottle Of Bourbon Go Bad? So, will unopened bourbon always keep? However, it doesn’t mean that it will go bad per se. Was the bottle found in a barn, or a basement next to a window?...

We need a baby! Hallmark Media Football and festivities have come together this season to giveHallmark fansa holiday movie to write home about. And the stars of the film are ready for a sequel. Credit:Hallmark Media Specifically, the stars want to see Alana and Derrick start a familythe next generation of Chiefs fans. We had the best time ever. We want to do it again, said Begley Jr., who plays Alana’s grandfather....

The legendary musician joins us on our new podcast Biscuits & Jam. There are worse places to be quarantined, but Willie is ready to get back on the road again. When asked if he missedbeing on his bus, the Honeysuckle Rose, he laughed. Credit: Pamela Springsteen “Well, I miss it a lot,” he said. Tune in to hear all this and more on this episode ofBiscuits & Jam. Get to Know Willie Nelson Willie Nelson is a legend, pure and simple....

Deans Cake House and its famous seven-layer cakes are a Southern institution. The Alabama woman whose old-fashioned, seven-layer cakes became a Southern institution has died at the age of 89. The Andalusia native always insisted that her team ofgrandmothersworked harder than any youngster, though she hired them occasionally. Credit: Robbie Caponetto “People know a real person makes every cake. you’re free to taste it.” The signature seven-layer cakes come in three flavors: chocolate, lemon, and caramel....

The creamy filling for this chocolate chip pie is dotted with chocolate chips and chopped nuts. We were thick as thieves, and everyone knew it. Add to crust: Pour into an unbaked piecrust. Credit:Hannah Hufham; Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Bake: Bake at 350F for 50 minutes. Credit:Hannah Hufham; Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Credit:Hannah Hufham; Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley...