4 ounce softened cream cheese ¼ cup softened butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 ¾ cup powdered sugar

Colorful Combinations With its compact habit and blue foliage, blue fescue works well in many settings. The classic blue color of the foliage accents most colors and makes a calming statement in a mass planting. Blue fescue’s uniform habit adds texture and color when used in mixed containers. It stays in bounds, not spreading very quickly, so it also works well as an edging plant. If you plan on using these plants in masses, select the same variety to ensure same-color foliage....

3 tablespoon butter, softened 1 ½ cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon bourbon or milk ¼ teaspoon vanilla

2 tablespoon butter 1 ½ cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 tablespoon milk

Before You Start: Use rot-resistant lumber, either pressure-treated or the heartwood of cedar or redwood. No special tools are required, but a hammer drill for boring into concrete and a power miter saw will make the job easier. Have two 12-foot stepladders on hand. While you’re building, the structure will be unsteady, with no place to lean an extension ladder. You’ll need assistance raising some parts into position, so line up helpers in advance....

If you haven’t had it before, burrata is a ball of solid mozzarella cheese with a hollow center that’s usually filled with cream. And a burrata board is exactly what it sounds like: A charcuterie-type spread arranged around the creamy cheese. It’s the perfect summer snack because it pairs perfectly with both sweet summer fruits and fresh savory flavors. Last summer, Meg Quinn of @ainttoproudtomeg posted her version of a burrata board, and the post went viral....

For sauce:

12 ounce large red radishes, trimmed (1 bunch) 1 small jicama, peeled 1 large daikon, peeled 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon sugar ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 4 teaspoon finely shredded lime peel

Carpet Cleaning Frequency Although many of today’s carpets are manufactured with a stain guard, carpet should be cleaned every 12-18 months to remove dirt and residue. If you have light-color carpet and/or kids and pets, plan to clean carpets two to three times a year. A deep cleaning is also in order if carpet is matted, gummy, heavily soiled, or discolored. Selecting the right carpet cleaning service or equipment is important because some cleaning products can leave a residue that attracts soil....