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Strawflower Care Must-Knows If you are planning on growing strawflower plants from seed, it is best to start a little earlier than usual. Generally, the ideal time is 6-8 weeks before the final frost date in your area. At this point, seedlings can be placed outdoors in well-drained soil. Hailing from tough areas in Australia, they can occasionally be found growing in very dry areas, sometimes even in pure sand. In overly fertile soil, these plants can become overly lush and floppy....

Whether you’re shopping for your child’s teacher or want to send a teacher friend some encouragement, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite gift ideas for teachers. Go with one of our favorite gift picks (most of them are under $20!) or send a gift card straight to their email so they can pick out something they’ll love. Price at time of publish: $15 Price at time of publish: $42 Price at time of publish: $25 Price at time of publish: $27 Price at time of publish: $25 Price at time of publish: $32 Price at time of publish: $45 Price at time of publish: $19 Price at time of publish: $25

Pressure Cooker Use a 6-qt. electric or stove-top pressure cooker. Sprinkle meat with black pepper. For electric cooker, use sauté setting to brown meat, one-third at a time, in oil; for stove-top cooker, brown meat, one-third at a time, in oil directly in pot. Stir in next nine ingredients (through tomato paste). Lock lid in place. Set electric cooker on high pressure to cook 20 minutes. For stove-top cooker, bring up to pressure over medium-high heat according to manufacturer’s directions; reduce heat enough to maintain steady (but not excessive) pressure....

Replacing area rugs and carpeting can be expensive, but a carpet cleaner can save both your floors and your budget. While there are professional carpet cleaning companies for hire, removing stains from rugs and upholstery is an easy DIY task if you have the right tool for the job. “Choose a home carpet cleaner with multiple cleaning modes and a pre-treatment feature with enzymatic cleaning action to get rid of difficult stains,” advises Robert Johnson, marketing director at Coast Appliances....

Flameless candles are safe to leave unattended—they are easy to maintain, do not get hot, and pose no fire risk. Unlike wax candles that melt, may cause a mess, and need to be replaced, flameless candles are long-lasting, cost-efficient, and mess-free. Jung Lee, event architect and founder of Fête, Jung Lee NY, and Slowdance, explains, “Maintenance and control are two advantages of using flameless candles. It can be safer to use flameless candles especially when there are children present....

When shopping for the best potting soil, consider how much you will need, what type of plants you’re growing, and whether the mix includes peat (which isn’t always harvested sustainably). Also consider whether you need fertilizer and, if so, whether you want to avoid synthetics. To narrow down the list, we researched the best potting soils, taking into account the considerations above along with consumer ratings. We also talked with Evan Davis Santi, a horticulturalist with Urban Plantscapes LLC, and Charlie Nardozzi, a Regional Emmy Award-winning garden author, radio, and TV personality....

The Best Coffee Subscriptions of 2022 Greatest Variety of Coffee Roasters: Trade Coffee Best for International Coffee: Atlas Coffee Club Best Coffee for Beginners: Bean Box Best Coffee for Dog Lovers: Grounds & Hounds Coffee Co. Best for Espresso: Blue Bottle Coffee Best for Pour-Over Coffee: Copper Cow Coffee Best Coffee for an Energy Boost: Super Coffee Best Sustainable Coffee Brand: Lifeboost Coffee Best for Single-Origin Coffee: Oakland Coffee Best for Artisan Coffee: MistoBox Best for Organic Coffee: Chamberlain Coffee Best for Vietnamese Coffee: Nguyen Coffee Supply Best for Cold Brew: Driftaway Best for Fair Trade Coffee: Bean & Bean

Name: Abies koreana ‘Horstmann’s Silberlocke’ Growing Conditions: Full sun and moist, well-drained soil Size: To 30 feet tall Zones: 5–8 Name: Pinus strobus ‘Pendula’ Growing Conditions: Full sun and moist, well-drained soil Size: As tall as it’s supported. When unsupported, it grows like a groundcover Zones: 4-9 Buy It: Weeping Eastern Pine ($40, Kigi Nursery) Name: Picea pungens ‘Montgomery’ Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil Size: Varieties can grow as tall as 10 feet Zones: 3–8 Buy It: Blue Wonder Spruce Tree ($40, Fast Growing Trees) Name: Sciadopitys verticillata Growing Conditions: Full sun and moist, well-drained soil Size: Varieties can grow up to 30 feet tall Zones: 4–8 Name: Pinus strobus ‘Contorta’ or ‘Torulosa’ Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and well-drained soil Size: To 40 feet or more Zones: 3–9 Buy It: Pinus strobus ‘Torulosa’ ($50, Kigi Nursery) Name: Abies koreana ‘Aurea’ Growing Conditions: Full sun and moist, well-drained soil Size: To 30 feet tall Zones: 5–8 Name: Pinus aristata Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil Size: 30 feet or more Zones: 3–8 Name: Picea glauca var....

It’s important to note that the products on this list aren’t meant to repel mosquitoes and other flying insects, they are meant to kill them. This process usually works by drawing them to the device and zapping them, so you’ll want to set up whichever device you choose a ways away from where you and your friends and family will be sitting to prevent yourselves from being in the insect’s path as they flock towards the light....

There are many different types of electric ranges with an array of features to choose from, such as convection technology, air-fry and broil settings, and ranges with double-ovens and induction cooktops. Stuart Eason, founder of professional appliance servicing company, Appliance Expert, says that one of the most important features to look for in a good electric range is a self-cleaning function. “The technology in self-cleaning ovens has been around for 40 years, and it really works,” he says....

Baking Powder Substitute For 1 teaspoon baking powder, substitute ½ teaspoon cream of tartar plus ¼ teaspoon baking soda. Healthy Baking Powder Substitute Regular baking powder has about 1,500 mg sodium per tablespoon. If you’re trying to cut your sodium intake there are low-sodium or sodium-free baking powder substitutes that have about 0 to 15 mg sodium per tablespoon. For 1 teaspoon baking powder, substitute 1 teaspoon sodium-free or low-sodium baking powder....

Name: Solidago spp. Growing Conditions: Full sun in well-drained soil Size: Up to 3 feet tall Zones: 4–8 Buy It: Goldenrod roots ($18, Etsy) Name: Pennisetum glaucum Growing Conditions: Full sun in well-drained soil Size: Up to 5 feet tall Zones: Annual Name: Eryngium planum Growing Conditions: Full sun in well-drained soil Size: Up to 3 feet tall Zones: 5–9 Name: Eutrochium purpureum Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in medium moist soil Size: Up to 7 feet tall Zones: 4–9 Name: Symphyotrichum novae-angliae Growing Conditions: Full sun in well-drained soil Size: Up to 6 feet tall Zones: 4–8 Buy It: Raydon’s Favorite Aster ($19, The Home Depot) Name: Helianthus annuus Growing Conditions: Full sun in well-drained soil Size: Up to 10 feet tall Zones: Annual Buy It: Procut Orange Hybrid Sunflower Seeds ($7, The Home Depot) Name: Cosmos bipinnatus Growing Conditions: Full sun in well-drained soil Size: Up to 4 feet tall Zones: Annual Buy It: Cosmos Sensation Mix ($3, Etsy) Name: Rudbeckia hirta Growing Conditions: Full sun in well-drained soil Size: Up to 3 feet tall Zones: 3–7 Name: Echinacea purpurea Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in well-drained soil Size: Up to 5 feet tall Zones: 3–8 Buy It: Magnus Coneflower ($40, Breck’s) Name: Zinnia elegans Growing Conditions: Full sun in well-drained soil Size: Up to 4 feet tall Zones: Annual Buy It: California Giants Zinnia Flowering Seed Mixture ($8, The Home Depot) Name: Coreopsis spp....

Get Organized with The Home Edit follows Shearer and Teplin into celebrity homes and around local communities as they tackle overstuffed closets, chaotic kids’ areas, and disorderly kitchens. The first season’s eight-hour-long episodes will feature familiar names including Reese Witherspoon (who is also the executive producer of the show), Neil Patrick Harris, and Eva Longoria, as well as families in need of organizing help. “Our intention for everything that we do is to give people the tools to make a system smart, sustainable, and beautiful,” Teplin says in the show’s trailer....

Buy It: Heart Leaf Philodendron ($39, Bloomscape) Buy It: Lucky Bamboo ($26, The Home Depot) Buy It: Snake Plant ($57, The Sill) Buy It: Jade Plant ($24, The Home Depot) Buy It: ZZ Plant ($57, The Sill) Buy It: Jasmine Shrub ($53, The Home Depot)

What Is Key Lime Pie? Key lime pie is a custard-style pie that’s flavored with limes and gets extra richness from sweetened condensed milk. It’s made with either a graham cracker crust or pie pastry and can be topped with whipped cream or meringue. So, where did Key lime pie originate? The Florida Keys, of course! According to Jeanne A. Voltz, author of The Flavor of the South, Key lime pie’s origin dates to the mid-19th century....

The pair of midcentury chairs in the living room got a young and fresh makeover with hot-pink leather. The bold color works because the rest of the colors in the room are more subdued: deep green drapes, pale blue velvet sofa, gray grasscloth walls. The art on the mantel ties the palette together and lends a little cheekiness. Shimmery sheens repeat on the ceiling and walls for extra interest. A beige patterned rug adds visual texture without competing color....