Certain truisms exist in hot, humid Texas and one is that trees in a landscape will eventually shade the yard, and if the ground cover is grass, it needs to be shade-tolerant or you'll have bare soil and mud.
One problem gardeners won’t have to worry about when it comes to Mexican petunias (Ruellia simplex) is diseases as they aren’t bothered by them however, with their aggressive growth and ability to spread your main problem might be trying to control their robust growth.
If you've ever wondered, “How long do dried chilis last?” you're not alone. Eventually, their potency is reduced over time. Check out our handy guide with tips and tricks for storing dried chili flakes and powders.
Simple syrup is used as a quick way to sweeten and add liquid volume to everything from cocktails to sorbet. It also works as a glaze over baked goods. Simple syrup is sometimes favored over granulated sugar because sugar does not dissolve well in liquids and can add an unwanted grainy texture.
Duranta repens, commonly known as skyflower, is a tender evergreen shrub noted for its graceful, fountain-like shape and delicate blue flower clusters. It grows best within U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 8 to 11, although it will die back each year in zone 8.
Unless you follow a no-knead bread recipe, which replaces kneading with time, you need to knead the dough before you let it rise and then bake it. Kneading plays a big role in the creation of bread.
Mushrooms are often used to add healthy flavor to a dish. However, it's important that any foragers understand the general characteristics of mushrooms, both poisonous and edible.
Adobo is a traditional all-purpose seasoning in many Latin American cultures. Many home cooks have their own favorite blend of salt and spices, while others keep commercially prepared adobo on hand. It is available both as a sauce or paste and as a dry seasoning blend.
Spackling compound allows you to fix holes in walls and prepares the walls for priming and painting. This gypsum-powder joint compound is a staple of home-improvement projects, but filling in holes with spackling and a putty knife isn't the end of the job.
"Squash" can refer to summer squash (Cucurbita pepo) and winter squash (Cucurbita maxima). These annual vining plants are grown in many home gardens and need plenty of room to sprawl across the ground.