Simon McGill / Getty Images Neoregelia bromeliads arefancy foliage plantsand stunners for your houseplant collection. They resemble other plants in the bromeliad family with a center rosette and long, narrow leaves. Given the right growing conditions,these epiphytes are easy to maintain. Simon McGill / Getty Images Unlike orchids and other bromeliads where the flower is the most attractive feature, neoregelia foliage provides year-round interest. Want more gardening tips? Leaf patterns and colors can be altered with incorrect exposure to light....

Designing your babys nursery is an exciting part of any expectant parents journey. However, a nursery is more than just a pretty space; it needs to be practical, too. “The ‘nursery’ phase only lasts so long.” Julia Adele Design The key to designing a good nursery is creating a space that can grow with the child. Think in advance with furniture," Newman says. Baby clothes are small and easy to store, but kids clothes require full-sized closets and dressers....

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There also are some popular New Year’s resolutions to make that revolve around laundry. These foods are often said to improve the odds that your next year will be a great one. Cakes Baked goods are traditional foods for the holiday season. The Spruce / Michelle Becker Italy haschiacchiere, which are honey-drenched balls of pasta dough fried and dusted with powdered sugar. Mexico’srosca de reyesis a ring-shaped cake decorated with candied fruit and baked with one or more surprises inside....

Lamp shades come in various shapes, styles, sizes and materials as well as different price points. They are available in a variety sizes, styles and fabrics. And finally,what room is the lamp shade for? The Spruce Measure your lamp base before purchasing the shade to ensure it will fit both physically and visually. The Spruce / Jason Donnelly The Spruce / Jason Donnelly The Spruce / Jason Donnelly The Spruce / Jason Donnelly...

I always took risks, whether thats risks in relationships or in moving, Hall says. Its a sense of accountability, responsibility and ownership of your journey. In fact, shes in a radiant yellow, off-the-shoulder dress during our talk. Paul Costello His suits were pressed immaculately, but these werent wealthy people. These werent people who had anything. Their most valuable commodity was their sense of pride and their work ethic. They werent putting black on to go unnoticed and blend in....

That’s exactly why starting a community garden is such a fun and exciting idea. While it’s a lovely idea and concept, setting up a community garden can be challenging. Meet the Expert What Is a Community Garden? Maskot / Getty Images “There are many benefits to having a community garden,” says farming expert Malcolm Evans. There are different types of community gardens. Another popular format is an allotment-style garden. lostinbids / Getty Images...

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Young trees have thin bark that thickens to a grayish-brown scale-like texture as it matures. The Norway spruce’s lifespan can reach hundreds of years. Quick Tips About Norway Spruce The Norway spruce has many uses besides being good for Christmas trees. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Site suitability can vary wildly depending on if you choose a natural Norway spruce or a cultivar. Some may need a wide-open space, but others can tolerate and grow well in arock garden....

They’re easy to care for as long as you provide the nitrogen needed to maintain the lush foliage. When to Fertilize Boxwood Boxwood shrubs can be fertilized from late autumn into early spring. Late summer and early autumn applications also promote new growth vulnerable to frost damage. Kim Sayer / Getty Images Boxwood growing in containers may need more frequent feeding. Want more gardening tips? Fertilize potted boxwood Container-grown boxwoods can also be fed with slow-release, granular, urea-based fertilizers....

Robbie Goodall / Getty Images A lovely andhighly fragrant tropical shrub, plumeria,(Plumeriaspp.) is easy to grow from cuttings and a rewarding project for growing an indoor/outdoor potted plant in temperate zones. Branches are grayish brown with long, leathery, or fleshy green leaves. Robbie Goodall / Getty Images To propagate this small shrub at home, choose a large pot and stick to this. Here’s how to get started with the best method for propagating plumeria....

Determining when to pickbell peppersdepends on which variety you grew, but expect to wait 60-90 days to harvest. If you start the peppers from seed, they can take closer to 90-150 days to harvest. But we promise, it’s worth the wait! rudisill / Getty Images Other influencing factors include temperature, water, soil composition, and pest control. Read on to learn when your bell peppers are ready to pick. Look for fruits about 1 1/2 inches long and wide....

Whentrees are planted,they love moderate conditionsthey don’t want to deal with an incoming heat wave. When the leaves fall from a deciduous tree, it signals the beginning of its dormant period. It therefore makes less of a difference whether you plant an evergreen in fall or in early spring. SteveNix / Getty Images Want more gardening tips? For deciduous trees, you’re able to take advantage of their period of dormancy....