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Editor’s Note: Wisteria can be invasive. Check with your local Extension Service to be sure it is not an invasive plant in your region. Wisteria Care Must-Knows Wisteria is slow to flower. Vines grown from seed require 10 years or more to produce flowers; commercially grown cuttings or grafted plants typically require about eight years before producing flowers. Wisteria requires annual pruning to promote flowering and keep the vigorous plant in bounds....

“The mid-century modern aesthetic is super hot today, and people are using wood paneling again to achieve the look,” says Raymond Jimenez, founder and creative director of RAYMOND NICOLAS. Add in the revival of 1970s style and the rapid rise of biophilic design, and it’s no surprise that wood paneling is back in a very big way. But if the words “wood,” “wall,” and “paneling” give you nightmares, don’t worry—today’s wood panels are warmer, brighter, and more selectively placed than the basements of yore....

The Northeast If you live in the northeastern part of the United States, you’ve probably been cranking the air conditioning to find relief from the multiple heatwaves going on in the past week. Fortunately, you’ll find relief from the extreme heat, but it might mess with your plans. AccuWeather reports that there could be some spotty thunderstorms from New England to the mid-Atlantic states. “This could certainly disrupt some holiday weekend plans with rainfall, but hopefully Sunday will see enough improvement to get through most of the events for the day,” says AccuWeather senior meteorologist Matt Rinde....

¾ cup butter, softened ¾ cup sour cream 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla 8 cup powdered sugar Buttermilk or milk

How to Make Crab-Fennel Salad A good crab salad needs a yummy dressing, and this recipe has it. Yogurt, mayonnaise, and milk keep it simple and traditional, while curry powder gives the salad heat. This is one crab recipe you’ll definitely want to keep on hand. Prepare the Dressing In a small bowl, stir together yogurt, mayonnaise, milk, and curry powder. If the dressing is too thick, you can thin it with additional milk....

Whether you use store-bought wrapping paper, make your own, or wrap your boxes in fabric, these three-dimensional bows will make a bold statement atop of your gifts. This year, you’ll have the prettiest presents under the tree. How to Make a Paper Bow Supplies Needed Cardstock, wrapping paper, or feltDouble-sided tapeHot glueScissors Step-by-Step Directions With a few supplies and these instructions, we’ll show you how to make a bow out of wrapping paper....

This type of needle allows you to place small, even stitches of thick yarn on a stretched cloth—perfect for geometric or abstract designs that use straight lines. We recommend testing the needle technique on a spare piece of cloth first, so you can get a feel for how it works before creating the final design. Use our free pattern to replicate our design, or sketch out your own art and transfer it to the canvas....

Snapdragons are one of the few flowers that come in almost every color. As a result, they make a great addition to any garden, even in the winter in regions where it doesn’t freeze. Where to Plant Snapdragons Plant snapdragons in well-draining soil in full sun for the best blooms. Although they can tolerate partial shade, the amount of blooms is reduced. They can also be grown in containers and moved outdoors in the spring....

Learn where and how to store candles, along with mistakes to avoid while decluttering your collection. 1. Decide Where to Store Your Candles First, determine a storage spot. Keeping like items together is one of the top organizing rules to follow, so be sure to implement it for candles as well. “The number one rule of storing candles of all types for short or extended periods of time is in an enclosed, dark cool place," says Raffi Arslanian, owner of Thompson Ferrier, a New York-based luxury candle company....

Once you know how to sharpen your lawn mower blade, it’ll take you a fraction of the time it takes to mow your lawn. So, just follow this step-by-step guide to give your grass a crisp, clean cut again. Or, if you don’t want to worry about sharpening the blade, you can just remove it and bring it to a lawn mower repair service near you to take care of it....

How to Shred Carrots and Other Nonleafy Vegetables Use the following steps to learn how to shred carrots, potatoes, beets, and other root vegetables. You’ll also be able to shred cucumbers, asparagus, zucchini squash, yellow summer squash, and other nonleafy vegetables. How to Shred Kale and Other Leafy Greens Yes, you can shred lettuce at home and there’s no need for a grater. Here’s how to shred lettuces that have loose (rather than tightly packed) leaves; these include romaine, butterhead, red lettuce, and green leaf lettuce....

If a brick surround and hearth are stable and in good repair, you can tile over them. Clean them thoroughly, removing any soot, which interferes with adhesive; flatten any high spots with a rubbing stone. Spread a thin coat of heat-resistant mortar over the brick surface, leveling the mortar with a 2x4 set against 1/2-inch screed boards tacked into the mortar joints on either side of the opening. Let the skim coat dry and use it as a base for the tiles....

Before Getting Started Before washing a sleeping bag, check the label for care instructions. Sleeping bags with down filling can be washed in the same manner as synthetic-filled sleeping bags, but down filling requires a specialty detergent like Nikwax Down Wash. Down cleaners are formulated to protect the naturally occurring oils that give feathers their water-repellent qualities. Most sleeping bags can be machine-washed at home. However, sleeping bags should not be washed in a top-loading machine with a center agitator, as the fins on the agitator can shred a sleeping bag’s outer lining....

Chef Yearwood “The kitchen really is the heart of my home. Cooking is like therapy for me. It relaxes me and makes me happy. I love for someone to walk in, smell something cooking, and be happy about the meal to come.” Fall favorite “One of my autumn cravings is warm chicken pot pie. For my new cookbook, I created a chicken pot pie burger. It’s SO good!” Where the heart is “Home is really about who you’re with....

3 tablespoon softened butter 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur 3 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon half-and-half

Will Lemongrass Grow Back After Winter? Determining whether lemongrass is a perennial or annual is easy with a little research about its temperature tolerance. Technically, lemongrass is a frost-tender perennial grass. “Frost-tender” is important to note because although lemongrass is a perennial, the plant is only winter hardy in USDA Zones 10-11 where it’s evergreen (it stays green all year round). In other words, if lemongrass is planted in colder areas outside of Zones 10-11, it will not survive winter conditions or grow back after winter....