Plus, Grumpys gripe of the week. Just let them nest. Among the most egregious I’ve seen this spring, is themulticolor butterfly bush. You know something’s up when only the shakiest mail-order sources offer it, and their descriptions vary greatly. You know, Photoshop at its finest.This is not how it’s going to look in your yard. Three different colors in one pot will not grow uniformly, and one will always dominate the others....
The answer might surprise you. But what about at night? Should You Turn Your Thermostat Up Or Down At Night During Winter? Credit:Getty Images What’s The Right Temperature? We’re our warmest in the late afternoon and coolest around 5 a.m.a few hours prior to awakening. How Much Money Do You Save? Thermostats are often a point of household contention. How Low Is Too Low? Dont get carried away, penny-pinchers. The lowest you should set your thermostat in the winter is generally around 50-55 degrees Fahrenheit....
Our food editor did some digging to find out. I won’t keep you in suspense. There is no significant difference between a13- by 9-inch cake panand a 9- by 13-inch cake pan. Credit:Jennifer Davick They are the same thing. Yes, you read that correctly. For example, pans made by different manufacturers may vary slightly by depthtwo inches versus 214 inches. Jennifer Davick So, Why The Dimension Debate? So why can’t we agree on what to call this pan?...
Cotillions and debutante balls are two important but different, Southern traditionsso dont get them confused. It’s no secret weSoutherners love traditions, especially those that encourage participation from eachgenerationas a rite of passage. Just the mention of either and visions of white gloves and young peopledancingthe foxtrot appear in our heads. Credit: University of Southern Californi / Getty Images These two events have a lot in common but are distinct occasions with different origins and purposes....
Brush up on these terms in the interior design dictionary. One distinction everyone should learn is the difference between a rug and a carpet. Here are the similarities and differences between these two decor standbys. Credit: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Liz Strong In reference to handmade carpets, however, the names rug and carpet are used interchangeably." So, What’s the Difference? What we call a carpet is a covering that stretches from wall to wall, affixed to the floor....
A tale of two cake pans. A Bundt pan is a key in of tube pan. But here’s where things get a little confusingthese two pans can’t always be used interchangeably. Credit: Photo: Gina DeSimone; Prop Styling: Kashara Johnson; Food Styling: Karen Rankin What Is A Bundt Pan? The pans can be ceramic, aluminum, and even cast iron. What Is A Tube Pan? Most tube pans have straight sides and an uncoated finish....
A tale of two Beauforts Two of our favorite Southern small towns share a namesort of. Learn the differences, and you’ll never mix them up again. A Tale of Two Beauforts First of all, Beaufort and Beaufort are located in different states. Credit: Robbie Caponetto It’s situated between Cape Lookout and Emerald Isle. It’s said to be the second-oldesttown in South Carolina. Beaufort, North Carolina, is pronounced “BOW-fert” or “BOH-fert.”...
One isn’t an actual punch in of bean. Excuse us, what? In fact, a can of chili beans is often made with kidney beans or pinto beans. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Chili beans are typically kidney beans with added flavor, whereas kidney beans are simply a variety of bean. Theres no reason to avoid using them, Edwards says. What Is A Chili Bean? A chili bean is not any particular key in of bean, like pinto or black beans....
Just because its called creamer doesnt mean theres dairy. What exactly is the difference between all these options? Lets break them down. The Biggest Difference Between Coffee Creamer And Heavy Cream Coffee creamer is dairy-free. How Long Can Heavy Cream Last? ), the office, or on-the-go. What About Flavors and Plant-Based Options? Plus, the fun ranges of flavors make these ultra appealing at the grocery store.
Depends on which Southern generation you ask. Ask 10 Southerners the difference between “dinner” and “supper” andyou’ll get 10 different answers. What Does the Dictionary Say? First, let’s pull out the trusty dictionary and define both terms. Merriam-Webster establishes dinner as “the principal meal of the day.” Whereas supper, traditionally speaking, was thought of as a light meal following dinner. Today, particularly among the younger generation, not so much. Now you’re more likely to hear people ask, “what’s for dinner?...
We asked an expert. Maskot/Getty Images Moving is no picnic. But hiring a moving crew can lighten your load literally. Credit:Maskot/Getty Images And the best way to show your appreciation is with cold hard cash. But just how much constitutes a generous tip? In a word, yes, says Brown. Just like you’d tip a taxi or Uber driver, tipping your movers is considered pretty standard. How Much Should You Tip Your Movers?...
About This Episode What happens if a squirrel makes a nest in an azalea? Plus, Grumpy’s gripe of the week. He cut it down to a stump. It is a product that you use as a repellent for problem animals that do damage to your plant. It’s easy to find. Now, you think this is a weird occurrence? You’ve never heard of usingazaleasfor a nest for squirrels? Do you know what a Roomba is?...
About This Episode A reader struggles togrow blueberriesat home. Plus, Grumpy gripes about gas leafblowers. They used to produce a good crop and then the branches started dying back. I’ve tried moving them to a different site, but the same thing is happening. Pat Grumpy’s Answer:Okay. Pat, this sounds like a problem with your soil. And soil that stays too wet, it ends up producing root rot and dieback....
