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Varieties of Coleus Dark Heart Coleus (Solenostemon ‘Dark Heart’) has heart-shape, burgundy leaves with a green margin. Maroon veins create a netted appearance to the green edges. It trails to 16 inches. Garnet Robe Coleus (Solenostemon ‘Garnet Robe’) has deep red leaves edged with green-gold scallops. Its cascading growth habit makes it great in container combinations. It trails 18 inches. Red Trailing Queen Coleus (Solenostemon ‘Red Trailing Queen’) has burgundy-maroon leaves with a green edge....

Trumpet Vine Care Must-Knows Trumpet vine thrives on neglect, preferring poor soil to rich, organic soil. Planting in soil with excess nutrients tends to put on too much green leafy growth, and the vine won’t focus on flowering. For the best growth, plant trumpet vine in full sun. This encourages deep green foliage and an abundance of flowers. While trumpet vine can grow in part sun, it’s usually not recommended because it will use its energy to ramble instead of produce flowers....

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One Sauce Fits All This green sauce lands somewhere between chimichurri and Italian salsa verde. The blend of herbs, olives, capers, lemon, and olive oil includes a couple of anchovies for a subtle, savory—not fishy—flavor. “I know if you make it just once, you’ll douse, dollop, and slather it on everything,” Vivian says. Gas Station Biscuits Vivian found the inspiration for these breakfast stackers in a gas station in eastern North Carolina....

If you’re curious about pot fillers or considering installing one, there are a few main characteristics you should know. Below, you’ll find everything you need to know about this practical kitchen fixture. We’ll walk you through the advantages of installing a pot filler and cover the disadvantages, so you’re prepared for your next kitchen refresh. What Is a Pot Filler? What differentiates a pot filler from a classic kitchen faucet is not just its location, but also its design....

A solarium or sunroom is an even bigger win if you’re surrounded by scenic landscapes, as one of these window-lined rooms will leave you with an impressive panoramic view. There’s no doubt that one of these rooms can make a great addition to your home, but which one to choose? Solariums and sunrooms are different kinds of rooms, so your decision will impact the final appearance and function of your space....

When to Prune the Top Types of Magnolias Among the most ancient flowering species, magnolias were keeping company with the dinosaurs. They’ve had a lot of time to evolve, so there’s quite a bit of variety in the family. Some magnolias have multiple stems or trunks, and others, like the Southern magnolia, have just one trunk. Some are deciduous, meaning they drop their leaves for the winter, and some are evergreen....

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The instructions for painting walls are fairly simple—cutting in the edges with a brush, then filling in with a roller. With this in mind, painting a wall goes a lot more quickly when two people work together: one using a brush to cut in the corners in sections, and the other following with a roller and filling in. Tandem painters are able to eliminate any lap marks caused by applying rolled paint to an edge that’s already dried....

We’ll walk you through how to paint a garage door, including which paintbrushes to use and the proper painting technique for covering the traditional inset squares you’ll find on many garage doors. We’ll also go over which kind of paint is best for a garage door. Give yourself two to three days to finish this home improvement project (don’t worry—most of that is drying time) and be sure to check the weather before you begin....

For this project, we stripped a wood dresser of a dull coat of paint, so its lustrous graining and elegant lines could shine. Next, we added painted hardware to lend the heirloom a contemporary twist. A coat of polyurethane will keep the newly refinished dresser looking gorgeous for years to come. Follow our instructions to learn how to work this magic. If a second coat of polyurethane is desired, or imperfections appear, lightly sand with very fine grit sandpaper, then wipe with a tack or cheesecloth....

Start With Organic Garden Soil and Mulch For a healthy organic vegetable garden, you need to start with healthy soil. The most important component in soil is the organic matter, such as manure, peat moss, or compost—the latter is the best option, because it contains decayed microorganisms of previous plant life. Those microorganisms supply plants the nutrients they need. You can create your own compost pile by designating an area or bin where organic matter will decompose....

What Is a Pressure Canner and How it Works With the boom in popularity of pressure cooking using a multi-cooker such as the Instant Pot many people assume it can be used for canning, too (that’s understandable, those appliances have a lot of functions and pressure cooking is similar, just not quite the same.). But no, you cannot pressure can in a pressure cooker, only in a pressure canner. So what is a pressure canner?...

1 14 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup beef broth ½ teaspoon dried savory, crushed ½ cup chopped onion ½ fresh habañero pepper, seeded and minced, or 1 to jalapeño or serrano peppers* 2 tablespoon vegetable oil Salt Chiltomate Sauce 1 14.5 ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained 1 tablespoon cider vinegar ½ teaspoon bottled habanero chili sauce ¼ teaspoon salt Fresh or Fast: Fresh: Make as directed....

Read on to find out the pantry ingredient that can reduce saltiness. This works for any rich gravy, including chicken gravy or giblet gravy. How to Cut Saltiness in Gravy When making turkey gravy (or any pan gravy), avoid making your gravy too salty by waiting to add any salt until the end. The pan drippings from the bird and any added broth may be enough to properly season the gravy....

Using herbs, flowers, roots, and other plant compounds for health and healing is therapy as old as time. And whether people are making tinctures or their own herbal capsules or purchasing them online or from stores, the lure of the healing power of herbs and botanicals is predicted to continue for generations. “Herbs and botanicals are quite consistently the fastest-growing categories within supplements,” says Bill Giebler, Content & Insights Director at Nutrition Business Journal (NBJ), which shows herbs and botanicals growing at 17....