A Tall Fence is a Good Garden Privacy Idea Decorative and valuable hardscape pieces and plantings soften the lines of a towering fence with this garden privacy idea. Simple details, including a wide cap piece, break up an overwhelming facade on this extra-tall barrier. A decorative latticework hung on the fence is an outdoor-ready, artistic element. A low stone bench, with river rock collected on top and at the base, offers an additional seating spot....

If you like to regularly add new plants to your home or desk, Succulent Studios will send you two succulents every month for just $10. However, if you decide your indoor garden is large enough or want to focus on planting outdoors, you can skip a shipment without getting charged or canceling your subscription. The company is based in California, with a nursery in Fallbrook and a fulfillment center in Long Beach....

** Look for acai puree in the freezer section or online. To naturally sweeten puree, blend it with frozen sweet fruits such as bananas, blueberries, strawberries, cherries, or dates.

1 cup powdered sugar ¼ teaspoon ground ginger 4 teaspoon water

2 tablespoon bottled hoisin sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 1 clove garlic, minced Maple-Balsamic Glaze 3 tablespoon maple syrup 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard Orange-Horseradish Glaze 3 tablespoon orange marmalade 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon horseradish Spinach Sauté 3 tablespoon pine nuts or chopped walnuts 2 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound fresh spinach leaves dash of Worcestershire sauce or soy sauc salt ground black pepper

2 tablespoon white wine vinegar 2 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup finely chopped tomato ¼ cup finely chopped cucumber ¼ cup cup finely chopped pitted Kalamata or ripe olives

Last year, we saw a lot of neutral tones on ceramic pumpkins, pillows, and dishware. From what we’ve seen so far, it looks like this year includes many of the same items, with a few more pops of bright orange. HomeGoods often has the same products several years in a row but will add in a few fresh pieces as well. Keep in mind that no two stores carry the exact same inventory, so if you have your heart set on something you’ve seen online, call your local store to see if they have it in stock....

I know many people who love organizing. (Hello to our home editor Amy Panos!) They almost fetishize the concept of tackling a junk drawer or positioning every item in a pantry to be available at a glance. I myself like things to be tidy but will never be the first one to jump on an organizing leader’s bandwagon. I could tell, however, something different was going on with Marie. That winter in an Instagram post that showed a shelf in my house filled with books, vases, and collectibles, I joked that I wouldn’t allow my knickknacks to be Kondo’d....

2 tablespoon bacon grease or olive oil 1 ½ cup yellow cornmeal ½ cup all-purpose flour ¼ cup sugar 2 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ½ teaspoon baking soda 2 cup well-shaken buttermilk 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 2 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted The bread may be cubed and stored in an airtight container 1 day before assembling dressing. The Corn Bread recipe can be made ahead and frozen....

Baking sodaworks best on proteins, grease, and animal messes, and because it’s only slightly abrasive, it can scour surfaces without fear of scratching. It’s also a natural deodorizer and less expensive than commercial scrubbing powders. Distilled white vinegar works on alkaline substances by dissolving scale, inhibiting mold, and cutting soap scum. A mild acid, it’s terrific for removing stains from coffee, rust, and tea. It’s typically sold at a 5% concentration, but it’s more effective at higher concentrations, so pay attention to the fine print....

This plant grows best in full shade but will grow in full sun or part sun as long as the soil is consistently moist. Sandy or gravelly soil promotes rapid growth, so incorporate sand or gravel into a traditional potting mix to prepare the container. The more fertile and humus-rich the soil, the more slowly horsetail grows. Dive into water gardening! Controlling Horsetail Horsetail is one of the oldest plants on earth....