This hot-in-more-ways-than-one condiment deserves a spot in every pantry. Ketchup, soy sauce, and hot sauce are condiments youll find in most anyones pantry. The next condiment that probably deserves a place on your pantry shelf? Credit: LauriPatterson / Getty Images What is hot honey? Hot honey is simply honey infused with chile peppers. And thats just what it is: a perfect balance of sweet heat. Look for hot honey in your go-to grocery storeits availability isnt limited to specialty stores anymore....

These small, inexpensive sensors can protect your home and prevent costly repairs. How Do Water Alarms Work? The latter is a smarter option for a few reasons. Credit:Emily Followill If an alarm is located in a remote part of the house, it could be hard to hear. Yet, water alarms have only become commonly used in residential homes in recent years. Types of Water Alarms There are two main types of water alarms....

Increase the hostas in your shade garden by dividing the plants at the right time following these easy steps. If done correctly and at the right time, they rebound quickly and begin growing gorgeous foliage for you. This guide shows you how and when to divide hostas to ensure success. Credit: Julie Maris Semarco Not all hosta varieties grow at the same pace. Dividing Hostas in Fall For fall division, you have a similar four-week window of opportunity....

Fertilizing Christmas cactus plants is key to getting the best blooms. Denise Hasse / Getty Images Christmas cactuses bloom in winter, when the days grow cool and short. So, its no wonder they have different care needs from pricklydesert cacti. Credit:Denise Hasse / Getty Images And flush the soil with rainwater or distilled water every few months to keep fertilizer salts from building up. Daytime temperatures between 60-69F and nighttime temperatures in the 50s are ideal....

Use these tips for fertilizing roses to help them produce plenty of flowers. For the most part, roses are tough plants that grow and bloom without demanding much attention from you. However, roses need more feeding than mostflowering shrubsto produce the biggest blooms and healthiest growth. Credit: Richard Baer Trace elements (boron, chlorine, copper, and iron) promote plant cell and root growth. Thats where you come in;adding nutrients back to the soilhelps roses perform their best....

Boost your harvest with these simple tips on fertilizing strawberry plants. The best fertilizer for strawberries is usually a10-10-10 or 12-12-12 balanced fertilizer. Day-Neutral Strawberries Day-neutral strawberries are oftencultivated as annuals, so they have slightly different fertilizer requirements. Credit:romiri / Getty Images However, when day-neutral strawberries begin to flower again in mid-summer, its time to start fertilizing the plants. No matter what throw in of strawberries you grow, dont fertilize the plants late in the season....

Here’s how to harvestbroccolifor the best taste and storage life. Mature broccoli should also be a rich, green color with tightly packed florets. Once broccoli begins to flower, its flavor will turn bitter and be less pleasant to eat. Credit:Bob Stefko The smaller broccoli side shoots can be picked when they reach a harvestable size. double-check you pick them when they are still firm and bright green. For best flavor, harvest your broccoli in the early morning, before the sun is high overhead....

These tips will help you harvest carrots at peak size and flavor. No one wants to pull up the green tops only to discover that the roots havent fully developed yet. Slower-growing storage-pop in carrots may take up to 110 days to mature. Credit: Marty Baldwin But there are two easy ways to decide if its time to pick your root crop. Often, what goes on above ground with carrots can suggest whats happening beneath the soils surface....

Learn when to harvest garlic to get the biggest and tastiest garlic bulbs. Scapes are usually harvested in June when their stems lengthen and begin to twist into coils and spiral shapes. But if the garlic scape stems start to straighten out after coiling, theyre past their prime! Credit:Bob Modersohn Garlic is usually cured in a warm, dry, sheltered spot with good airflow and minimal light. Refrigerators are not ideal for storing garlic since they have relatively high humidity levels....

Find out how and when to harvest radishes for the best flavor and size. Blaine Moats Crispy, crunchy, and a little spicy, a homegrown radish is a treat. Winter radishes are much more forgiving and can be harvested well into fall if the ground isnt frozen. Credit:Blaine Moats Look for radish shoulders. Pull up a test radish or two. How to Harvest Radishes Once radishes are a harvestable size, its time to start picking....

Learn exactly when to plant zinnia seeds indoors or out, plus care tips for maximizing blooms. you might alsosuccession plantzinnia seeds every few weeks from spring through mid-summer to extend your bloom season even longer. Check the seed packet instructions for correct spacing. Credit:Bob Stefko Sowing Zinnia Seeds Outdoors Zinnias are among the easiest annual flowers to sow outdoors. Use the steps below to ensure your success. Credit: Kritsada Panichgul...

Plant pepper seeds indoors this spring for a longer growing season and a larger pepper harvest. Most peppers grow well if you start the seeds indoors about eight to ten weeks before yourlast frost date. Unless you have a bright window, you need a qualitygrow lightto keep your peppers healthy. Credit:Kindra Clineff Adjust the light upward as the plants grow. Aside from light, peppers need plenty of moisture and warmth to germinate....

A fire safety expert shares a foolproof smoke alarm testing schedule, along with placement and installation tips. Getty Images / Dorling Kindersley But how do you know if they’re working properly? Where Should Smoke Alarms Be Installed in Your Home? Credit:Getty Images / Dorling Kindersley Detectors should be placed high up, either on the ceilings or near the top of walls. This is because a draft could impede the way they operate, making them less effective....