Not only that, but neglecting to clean your dryer vents poses a fire safety risk for your home. So, how often should you really clean your dryer vents? Meet the Expert How Often Should Dryer Vents Be Cleaned? Detry26 / Getty Images Homeowners should plan to clean their dryer ventsonce a year. Even if they dont require cleaning at that time, checking them once a year is a good idea....
The Spruce / Sarah Crowley When was the last time you cleaned your luggage? Luggage can get dirty while journeying along with you on trains, planes, and automobiles. Want more cleaning and organizing tips? The Spruce / Sarah Crowley If your luggage has wheels, wipe those down well, too. Remove all items, including attachable pockets and laundry bags. Wash those items separately in a washing machine, orhand wash themin a bowl of water with laundry detergent....
We round up the plants you shouldn’t touch in the fallleave the pruning for another day. Want more gardening tips? These beauties that come in a variety of stunning fall shades don’t needpruning or trimmingwhatsoever. The Spruce / Adrienne Legault Geraniums Isabel Pavia Geraniumsare low-growing evergreens, so there is no need to touch these flowers. They don’t need much protection for the winter and don’t need a lot of cutting back....
Do orchids need sunlight? The simple answer is yes, but they can be picky about it. Sunlight filters through the tree canopy to provide these unique plants with various levels of indirect light. Antonio Zanghì / Getty Images Growing orchids is a rewarding gardening project. Some types will tolerate direct exposure to morning sun, but midday and afternoon rays are too strong. Orchids may have low light or high light requirements or may fall somewhere in between....
Here’s how to do it. How to Identify Different Holiday Cactus Varieties The confusion is understandable. Another key difference is when these plants bloom under natural conditions. Nadezhda_Nesterova / Getty Images bridgesii) tends to bloom around late December, while Thanksgiving cactus typically blooms closer to late November. Hybrid plants will bloom sometime in November or December. Want more gardening tips? Rosmarie Wirz / Getty Images Christmas Cactus Rosmarie Wirz / Getty Images...
Also, consider how dirty your clothes are and your water hardness. Read on to learn the signs of using too much laundry detergent and gauge how much to use. Without all the extra water to distribute the detergent and rinse it away, you need less detergent. The Spruce / Erica Lang The biggest issue of overdosing is wasting money. If you don’t have any vinegar on hand, try liquid dishwashing soap....
Actually, the delicate or gentle cycle works best to preserve the look and feel of your favorite jeans. To keep your jeans looking good and lasting longer, learn how to wash your jeans the right way. Want more cleaning and organizing tips? The Spruce / Jacob Fox Pretreat anyspecific stainswith a stain remover or a dab of laundry detergent. Work it into the fabric with your fingers or a soft-bristled brush....
It brings color to the home from November to January when other plants have gone dormant for the season. But despite its rain forest origins, the Christmas cactus doesn’t need abundant water to thrive. Want to ensure yourChristmas cactus bloomsthroughout the holiday season? Olga_Anourina/Getty Images Here’s what it’s crucial that you know about how often to water Christmas cactus. If you’re in the bloom season from November to January, the plant should be covered in blooms....
Want more gardening tips? Vasylchyshyna says it’s totally possible for your tree to bounce back. “you’re free to trim any bare, leafless shoots to encourage new growth.” Kilito Chan / Getty Images She recommends a fertilizer with anNPK ratioof 2-1-1. You’ll want to adjust this as the seasons change and your citrus tree flowers. Stick with the aforementioned ratio in spring and summer. In many instances, you may want toprune a lemon treeor other citrus variety to stop the spread....
If you notice your peach treeleaves turning yellow, this can be an early sign of a problem. Natural Yellowing Before you panic, dont forget thatdeciduous treesshed their leaves every fall. Want more gardening tips? John Coletti / Getty Images How to Fix Dropping deciduous leaves isnt something you’re able to fix. Lack of Light Peach trees are sun lovers. Planting this species too close to a shade-making building or taller tree could result in yellowing leaves....
Whenpepper plantleaves turn yellow it’s called chlorosis. The leaves aren’t able to efficiently make chlorophyll - the substance that keeps them a uniform green color. The purpose of leaves is to feed plants by converting sunlight into energy using chlorophyll. rudisill / Getty Images Yellow foliage results in fewer fruits, stunted plants, and even plant death. Nitrogen Deficiency Not enough nitrogen in the soil is the main reason pepper plant leaves yellow....
Sometimes the unfurling issue is temporary, and the plant looks unattractive until the leaf becomes unstuck. Low Humidity A lack of humidity could prevent your plant’s leaves from unfurling properly. In arid climates, that number is even lower. Anna Zakurakina / Getty Images Avoid over-misting, which can lead to fungal issues. Watering Issues Overly dry soil from underwatering could result in unfurling leaves. This issue is easy to diagnose. Check your plant’s soil moisture....
If your goal is an easy care garden you may want to remove these shrubs. Here’s what you better know to rid your landscape of unwanted roses. Most roses go dormant from autumn to mid-winter. The Spruce / Loren Probish Roses, with few exceptions, have thorns along their stems. Have the proper gear on hand to work with roses. Gauntlet-style leather glovesthat cover your hands and arms to above the elbow give the best protection....
