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Here, you’ll find six clever products that can make caring for your yard so much easier, including a robotic mower, a smart sprinkler controller, a soil tester, and even a tool that pollinates your plants. Available at a variety of price points, shop these items now so you can zip through your chore list and spend more time just enjoying your beautiful outdoor spaces. Buy It: Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller ($269, Walmart) Buy It: VegiBee Garden Pollinator ($51, The Home Depot)

⅓ cup shortening 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 ½ cup powdered sugar 2 teaspoon milk Milk *Tip: For longer storage, store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

12 1-inch thick slices crusty Italian or French bread ¼ cup olive oil ¾ cup refrigerated basil pesto

Native to South America, the giant water lily was not easy to cultivate outside of its tropical home. Fascinated by these otherworldly plants, the British tried to grow them in England, but the lily refused to flower after a taxing overseas journey. A botanist named Joseph Paxton finally succeeded at Kew Gardens in 1849 and named the plant in honor of Queen Victoria. Europe had caught lily fever. Whole greenhouses were erected for the sole purpose of displaying these unique plants and visitors flocked to see (and stand on) the huge leaves....

¾ cup finely crushed gingersnaps (about 12 cookies) ½ cup finely crushed graham crackers (7 squares) 2 tablespoon sugar ¼ cup butter, melted Brown Sugar Meringue 3 egg whites ½ teaspoon vanilla ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar ⅛ teaspoon salt ⅓ cup packed brown sugar

Grape Holly Care Must-Knows Grape hollies look best when planted in small groups in shrub borders and foundation plantings. They work equally well when planted in either woodland or shade gardens. Grape holly is a quick-growing shrub that can be useful as a privacy screen or native fence; be prepared, this quick-growing tendency can also create a somewhat invasive plant. Be certain to check with local authorities to verify if grape holly is a problem plant in your area....

1 cup water 1 cup sugar 1 medium bunch (about 12 sprigs or 3/4 ounce) mint 1 3-inch strip lemon peel

3 tablespoon lime juice 2 tablespoon chopped shallot 2 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon water 2 teaspoon honey 1 large clove garlic, peeled and quartered ½ teaspoon chili powder ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground cumin title: “Grilled Flank Steak Salad” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-27” author: “Linda Collins” 3 tablespoon lime juice 2 tablespoon chopped shallot 2 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon water 2 teaspoon honey 1 large clove garlic, peeled and quartered ½ teaspoon chili powder ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground cumin

Like her breezy cotton maxi dresses, Bella’s home is an affable combination of style and ease. “I like things that are really pretty, but I also want them to feel beachy and casual,” the interior designer says. Daughter Paloma helps by making bouquets. “She loves to be in the garden. She always wants to put a flower or two in her bedroom.” A familiar adage states that on any given project there are three primary qualities—good, fast, and cheap—but the catch is you can pick only two....