Yet for beginners, it can be intimidating to know how and where to properly start. Plus, pruning can prepare plants for harsh weather and other environmental stressors like extreme heat. Meet the Expert Want more gardening tips? Liudmila Chernetska / Getty Images “Branches in too much shade make less fruitthen, eventually die. Ideally, this means youll want to prune your top to be narrower than your bottom. Instead of getting blooms sooner, you ensure youll get more blooms total, Nadeau says....

Most of us struggle withkeeping an organized homebecause we have too much stuff. Want more cleaning and organizing tips? Will I Regret Not Having This One Day? Uladzimir Zuyeu / Getty Images Regret is a very difficult emotion to address and almost impossible to answer. Carson reminds clients that you might’t anticipate what you may feel or need in the future. Can I Preserve the Memories While Letting Go of This Item?...

But like any home project, kitchen decluttering requires a little prep work before getting started. Meet the Expert Where’s the Best Place to Start? Want more cleaning and organizing tips? Liudmila Chernetska / Getty Images What Can You Declutter in the Time That You Have? Assuming you might declutter your entire kitchen in an hour or two will only lead to frustration. Decluttering an entire kitchen will probably take about half a day....

Still, you might want to think twice before getting a clothesline. Read on to learn why drying clean laundryoutdoors on a clotheslinemay not be as effective as it may seem. Breaking the rules can result in steep fines. The Spruce / Michelle Becker Some homeowner associations ban them because they symbolize the bygone days of poorer living conditions. Retractable clotheslines are an excellent solution for temporary use. Remember that you will need clearance around the lines to move freely....

It’s a common problem affecting cucumbers. Eventually, the leaves turn yellow and die. Move potted cucumber plants to a location with afternoon shade, such as under an umbrella. Yevhenii Orlov / Getty Images Generally, cucumbers need high amounts of phosphorous and potassium. Work in aged compost or add a balanced NPK fertilizer. Insect Pests Sap-sucking pests cause leaves to turn yellow and die off and also spread disease. The presence of ants are a clue your cucumber plant may have aphids....

Want more design inspiration? You might either be too hot under the duvet or too cold just on the fitted sheet. First, add a top sheet to the mix, so it’s in between you and the duvet. The Spruce / Letícia Almeida Just remember to tuck the sheet in, so it doesn’t slip around while you sleep. Use that same formula for a luxe look. Even if you share a bed, that doesn’t mean you have to share the bedding....

Notice a sulfur smell in your home? While candles surely improve the smell, it doesn’t eliminate the cause. The two most common sources of a rotten egg smell are a natural gas leak and escaping sewer gas. Westend61 / Getty Images Here are six reasons why your house smells like rotten eggs and how to fix the issue. A natural gas leak can lead to a potential house fire or gas poisoning to members of the home....

Read on for his tips for making your snake plant spritely and stately once more. Overwatering Snake plants are prone to drooping when overwatered. This is because as a succulent, a snake plant doesnt require much water to survive. Irina Shpiller / Getty Images In fact, too much water will drown your snake plant. These plants tend to thrive from neglect, Ivanov explains. Want more gardening tips? Aside from the droopy plant, check for a noticeable smell from the soil....

Whengrowing a cactus indoors, be water-wise, sunlight-savvy, and discerning with drainage. Identifying possible causes for the discoloration and making adjustments right away can sometimes be enough to stash your plant. Learn more about why your cactus is turning yellow and strategies to salvage it. Nikita Burdenkov / Getty Images Improper Watering Irrigation errors are the most common and often deadly reason for your cactus turning yellow. Cacti are typically drought-tolerant, desert-dwelling species that like arid conditions....

But if youre wondering why your calathea has brown edges on its leaves, youre not alone. Thats one of the reasons this plant has a reputation for being a diva. But while browning leaves are relatively common in calatheas, they dont need to plague your plants for good. Elena Grishina / Getty Images These are some of the most common reasons calathea leaves turn brown and what to do about it....

The Spruce / Leticia Almeida Fiddle leaf figsare notorious for being a bit finicky and tricky to care for. Here are the top 6 reasons that your fiddle leaf figleaves are turning brownand what to do about it. These tropical trees should be watered regularly and the soil should never be allowed to dry out fully. The Spruce / Leticia Almeida Also, ensure that you arewatering your tree deeplyduring each watering....

A clogged sewer line is a serious problem, and can even be considered a plumbing emergency. The Spruce Is My Sewer Drain Clogged? Over time, tree roots can grow around and into the pipes, which will cause cracks and clogs. The Spruce If this happens, the entire pipe might need to be replaced. As an added precaution, you also can shut off the main water supply to the house. Warning Working with raw sewage is a hazard....

“It shows that you’re serious and not just dabbling,” he says. “If it’s on my website, it’s been shot by a professional photographer.” “It’s nice to see if someone’s got the education behind them,” he says. Design byAmy Leferink at Interior Impressions “Its so much easier to measure compatibility this way,” she says. After all, she explains, personality is a key factor that should guide your design making process. “Its important that you not only trust them, but that you like them....