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Colorful Combinations Spurge is one of the few plants known for its standout green flowers that complement all other flowers in a garden. The foliage colors of spurge are diverse, with blue, green, burgundy, and variegated options. Spurge Care Must-Knows Growing conditions between species vary, but it is usually best to plant spurge in full sun, which ensures colored varieties will be their best and brightest. Part sun is typically tolerated, too, but you may miss out on some flowers and the foliage color may be more muted....

Identifying the Pest Some larvae look like caterpillars with three pairs of large legs and seven pairs of smaller false legs. The larvae may appear individually, but often form clusters of dozens of chewing defoliators. It’s common to see them lined up along the edge of leaves or needles. When disturbed, they may raise their abdomen and tail end into an s-shape defensive position. Other sawfly larvae resemble slugs, with a slimy non-segmented body....

1 ½ cup all-purpose flour ¾ cup packed brown sugar ½ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup butter, melted ½ teaspoon vanilla Powdered Sugar Icing 1 cup powdered sugar ¼ teaspoon vanilla 1 tablespoon milk Larger-Size Fruit Coffee Cake Prepare as directed, except double all of the ingredients and use a 13x9-inch baking pan. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Makes 16 servings. Nutrition analysis per serving: 585 calories, 7 g protein, 95 g carbohydrate, 20 g total fat (12 g sat....

½ cup finely chopped onion (1 medium) 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil ¾ cup bottled chili sauce ½ cup unsweetened pineapple juice 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce ½ teaspoon dry mustard 1 tablespoon honey

1 portion of reserved meat loaf from Thai Turkey-Pork Meat Loaf with Chili Sauce, chopped 1 8 ounce can sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce 8 leaves butterhead (bibb or Boston) lettuce Desired toppings, such as thinly sliced sweet peppers, quartered cucumber or radish slices, pickled ginger, cooked edamame, cooked thin rice noodles, and/or sesame seeds Desired sauces, such as hoisin, peanut, and/or Asian sweet chili sauce...

The biggest benefit of using a bidet is that it gives you a thorough clean, improving your overall health and hygiene. Using water to clean yourself also reduces the amount of toilet paper used, especially if you choose a model with an air dryer. “Some people think of bidet seats as a luxury item, but there are some very affordable models,” says James Lin, president of BidetKing.com. “And when you factor in the reduced cost of using less toilet paper, over time it will pay for itself....

Growing Conditions: Full sun in consistently moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 80 feet tall Zones: 5-7 Growing Conditions: Full sun in well-drained soil Size: Up to 50 feet tall Zones: 2-9 Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in well-drained soil Size: Up to 80 feet tall Zones: 3-8 Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in well-drained soil Size: Up to 70 feet tall Zones: 3-7 Growing Conditions: Full sun in well-drained soil Size: Up to 60 feet tall Zones: 2-7 Growing Conditions: Full sun in well-drained soil Size: Up to 50 feet tall Zones: 7-8 Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in well-drained soil Size: Up to 75 feet tall Zones: 4-8 Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in consistently moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 70 feet tall Zones: 6-9 Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in consistently moist soil Size: Up to 70 feet tall Zones: 2-7 Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in well-drained or dry soil (yews can’t tolerate soggy soil) Size: Up to 50 feet tall Zones: 4-7

To find out which are the best garden hoses, we purchased 30 garden hoses and put them to the test at our lab in Des Moines, Iowa. During two days of testing, testers evaluated each option based on four categories: design, ease of use, durability, and value. We also consulted Mobee Weinstein, foreman of gardeners for outdoor gardens at the New York Botanical Garden. Overall, we recommend the Eley Polyurethane Garden Hose....

“While the definition of a desk is a table to write on,’ desks are multifunctional,” explains Molly Torres Portnof, the founder of DATE Interior. “Most people associate desks with work, but they can also double as storage, a surface to eat on and gather around, or a nightstand.” With so many uses for a desk, it’s important to consider the size, layout, material, storage, and purpose when shopping for one....

Light: Full sun to part shade Water: Plant in medium moist, well-drained soil Size: To 4 feet tall and 4 feet wide Zones: 5-9 Buy It: Red Double Knock Out Rose Bush ($28, The Home Depot) Light: Full sun Water: Plant in medium moist, well-drained soil Size: To 3 feet tall Zones: 4-9 Light: Full sun Water: Plant in medium moist, well-drained soil Size: To 2 feet tall and 3 feet wide Zones: 5-9 Buy It: Flower Carpet Scarlet Groundcover Rose ($60, Monrovia) Light: Full sun to part shade Water: Plant in medium moist, well-drained soil Size: To 4 feet tall and 4 feet wide Zones: 5-9 Light: Full sun Water: Plant in medium moist, well-drained soil Size: To 4 feet tall and 4 feet wide Zones: 4-9 Light: Full sun Water: Plant in medium moist, well-drained soil Size: To 3 feet tall and 4 feet wide Zones: 4-9 Light: Full sun to part shade Water: Plant in medium moist, well-drained soil Size: To 4 feet tall Zones: 4-10 Light: Full sun Water: Plant in medium moist, well-drained soil Size: To 5 feet tall and 4 feet wide Zones: 4-9 Buy It: Easy Elegance All the Rage Rose ($109, Nature Hills) Light: Full sun Water: Plant in medium moist, well-drained soil Size: To 2 feet tall and 3 feet wide Zones: 5-9 Buy It: Flower Carpet Pink Groundcover Rose ($50, Monrovia) Light: Full sun Water: Plant in medium moist, well-drained soil Size: To 2 feet tall and 2 feet wide Zones: 4-7 Buy It: Firecracker Rose ($23, The Antique Rose Emporium) Light: Full sun Water: Plant in medium moist, well-drained soil Size: To 5 feet tall and 4 feet wide Zones: 4-9 Light: Full sun Water: Plant in medium moist, well-drained soil Size: To 3 feet tall and 4 feet wide Zones: 5-9 Light: Full sun Water: Plant in medium moist, well-drained soil Size: To 4 feet tall and 4 feet wide Zones: 4-9 Buy It: Easy Elegance Mystic Fairy Rose ($109, Nature Hills) Light: Full sun Water: Plant in medium moist, well-drained soil Size: To 6 feet tall and 6 feet wide Zones: 4-9 Light: Full sun Water: Plant in medium moist, well-drained soil Size: To 3 feet tall and 3 feet wide Zones: 3-9 Light: Full sun Water: Plant in medium moist, well-drained soil Size: To 4 feet tall and 4 feet wide Zones: 5-9 Buy It: Rose Easy Elegance Sweet Fragrance ($36, White Flower Farm) Light: Full sun Water: Plant in medium moist, well-drained soil Size: To 3 feet tall and 3 feet wide Zones: 4-9

This Black Friday, save up to 50% on some of the best robot vacuums on the market, including brands like Shark, iRobot, Yeedi, and more. We scoured the internet for the biggest savings on robot vacuums—and even tested many of them in our lab—to help you find the best devices for your home. You’ll be able to shop some of the lowest prices on robot vacuums ever from midnight Thursday until 11:59 p....

Editor’s Tip: You conduct most of these tests with the power on, so work carefully. To be safe, hold both meter probes in the same hand so that a shock doesn’t pass through your body. How to Measure Voltage Set a multimeter to measure voltage. Insert a probe into each slot and read the line voltage measurement. A properly working outlet gives a reading of 110 to 120 volts. If there is no reading, check the wiring and the outlet....