Dog’s-Tooth Violet Care Tips Dog’s-tooth violet grows best in part shade or shade and moist soil rich in organic matter. Plant these tiny corms 2 to 3 inches deep and 4 to 5 inches apart in fall. This is a deeper planting depth than you might expect for such a small bulb, but it is necessary for this plant to overwinter well. Dog’s-tooth violet blooms in early to mid-spring. Expect the perennial’s mottled, deep-green foliage to die back in midsummer and reappear the following spring....

Plants for Creating the Foolproof Foundation Garden Plan 6 Miniature roses (Rosa cultivars): Zones 4-11 12 Lily (Lilium ‘Lollipop’): Zones 4-8 2 Indian hawthorn (Raphiolepis indica): Zones 8-10 12 Daylily (Hemerocallis ‘Stella d’Oro’): Zones 3-10 10 Salvia × sylvestris ‘May Night’: Zones 3-10 5 Rose (Rosa ‘Betty Prior’): Zones 5-9 2 Clematis ‘Jackmanii’: Zones 4-9 1 Clematis ‘Henryi’: Zones 4-9 If you aren’t able to find the exact cultivars listed above, substitute others that have similar colors, shapes, and sizes....

½ 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk 1 13.4 ounce can dulce de leche** Whipped Cream Frosting 2 tablespoon cold water 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin 1 ½ cup whipping cream 3 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon orange-flavor liqueur (optional) Caramelized Sugar Drizzle ⅓ cup sugar **Tip: Look for dulce de leche in the ethnic section of your supermarket or at Mexican specialty markets. Make-Ahead Tip: Cover and chill the filled cake overnight to let the flavors meld, then frost just before serving....

These projects are low-cost and easy to make. Each one will bring delight to your patriotic summer celebration whether you’re grilling recipes or splashing in the pool. Since the Fourth of July is known for big, bold, colorful displays—personalize each project to your liking. Serving Up Style Trade traditional place mats for festive dish towels. Mix and match an array of bold colors and patterns for a casual dining experience....

¼ cup butter, softened ¾ cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoon milk ½ teaspoon vanilla 2 ½ cup powdered sugar Candied Orange Slices 1 orange 1 cup sugar ½ cup water

Some water garden plants grow in containers submerged beneath the surface of the water. Others float directly on the surface. Yet others grow in moist soil around the edge of the pond. A well-designed water garden uses a combination of these types of plants. Pond Edge Plants Plant varieties that have roots that grow in wet soil directly—such as sweet flag, marsh marigold, lobelia, rush, pickerel weed, and cattail—in the ground at the edge of a clay-lined pond....

The award-winning British interior design writer, blogger, and content creator expresses her innate creativity through her resourceful approach to living. She uses vintage and repurposed pieces to create sustainable and functional spaces. She shares her insight into the vintage Halloween decor craze, where to look, and what for, to create a boo-tiful retro backdrop to your Halloween festivities. Why is Vintage Halloween Decor So Popular? With increasingly more vintage Halloween decor popping up, it’s hard not to wonder what sparked its grand revival....

Brushing paint on is OK. But for the smoothest finish, you’ll want to spray on paint. Many homeowners are reluctant to spray because it usually involves removing cabinets and spraying outside or in a garage. Consider taking off just the cabinet doors and spraying them outside. You will be pleased with the results.

When to Divide Hostas The best time of year to divide hostas is late summer (August or early September). But don’t worry if you forget—you can divide hostas any time from spring to fall. Dividing Hostas in the Spring You’ll have about a four-week window to divide your hostas. Dividing hostas in the spring is best before they have fully developed and when the hosta eyes are starting to grow up....

Easy-Care Companions Fothergilla looks particularly at home in woodland garden settings, where its informal structure can be appreciated. Plant this shrub with rhododendron hybrids such as ‘Anna H. Hall’ (pink buds that open to white flowers) and ‘Roseum Elegans’ (rosy lavender flowers) because they share the same soil requirements. Add large clumps of daffodils, snow drops, and other favorite spring bulbs for a bold early season show of color. As both a wildlife nectar source and nesting spot, deer-resistant fothergilla is a favorite plant of other species of wildlife....

In addition to different sizes, panel siding also comes in different formats. There’s rough-sawn, smooth-sided, fiber-cement, and pressed hardboard. We’ll introduce you to each type and its key uses. Rough-Sawn Plywood Rough-sawn plywood, called Texture 1-11 (or T1-11), has been a popular siding option for many years. However, this product can buckle, warp, or even come apart if it’s not installed correctly and kept well sealed. The cheapest types must be sealed with primer and two or more coats of exterior paint and attached with nails every 16 inches....

1 ½ cup sugar 1 cup water 3 blood oranges or oranges 12 fresh kumquats

3 cup white rice flour 3 cup potato starch 2 cup sorghum flour 4 teaspoon xanthan gum Tip Double or even triple this recipe to have our gluten-free flour mix on hand for future baking and cooking recipes.