How To Train and Prune Climbing Roses on a Fence

Climbing rosescan make a big impact in the garden. The Spruce / Adrienne Legault What Is a Climbing Rose? The canes on climbing roses are fairly stiff and well suited for attaching to trellises or fences. The Spruce / Adrienne Legault Rambling roses are more unruly plants, growing as much 20 feet tallconsiderably larger than climbers. The flowers on ramblers are generally smaller, grouped in large sprays. During this time, your rose bush will have put on some decent bulk sufficient for training....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 362 words · Jackie White

How to Transform Your Home Into a Travel-Inspired Getaway—Straight From an Expert

HomeGoods is one shop that does international design right andat accessible price points. Check out Smith’s tips, ahead. European Countryside Entryway Southern Europe is coveted for some of the most picturesque countryside destinations. HomeGoods Think lush vineyards, pastel cottages, and pristine lakes. Specifically, she notes that green is associated with positive thinking and peace of mind. When decorating a dining table, the natural place to start is with the tableware, Smith advises....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 142 words · Brandon Hendrix

How to Transplant Asparagus: Tips and Care

The list ofvegetables that are true perennialsis short: it’s pretty muchrhubarbandasparagus; sometimesartichokesandsorrelwill return too. When to Transplant Asparagus Asparagus enters a period of rapid growth during the spring. During this period, the plants can better renew themselves and repair any damage sustained during digging and transplanting. The Spruce / Colleen & Shannon Graham Why Transplant Asparagus? Asparagus plants are long-lived and vigorous. A mature stand of asparagus plants produces spears over several weeks, up to eight weeks....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 233 words · Thomas Mullins

How to Transplant Hostas

As one of the stalwarts of theshade garden,hostascan grow for years or even decades with little attention. The Spruce/Debbie Wolfe However, this characteristic of permanence can be a challenge whenit’s time to transplanta hosta. The second best time to transplant a hosta isin the springas the new shoots are just beginning to merge. The Spruce/Debbie Wolfe However, there are two downsides to transplanting during the spring. The first step is to prepare the new planting hole before you remove the hosta from its current location....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 221 words · Wanda Brown

How to Transplant Peonies

But there are times when you may be faced with losing the plant if you dont move it. Learn about the timing and steps required to complete a successful peony transplant. For peonies, fall is the ideal time to dig up the plants. The Spruce / Meg MacDonald In the fall, peonies arepreparing for dormancy. Their metabolism slows, causing growth and development to stop. This change helps perennial plants save energy, and minimizes stress to roots during the move....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 297 words · Julia Rodriguez

How to Transplant Trees and Shrubs

Landscape design sometimes calls for transplantingtreesandshrubs, which is easier than you think. Read on if you want to know how to transplant trees and shrubs correctly. Fall is the second-best time. The Spruce / Steven Merkel These includemagnolias, tulip poplars, oaks, birches, rhododendrons, hemlocks, and flowering dogwoods. These species should be transplanted in the spring instead. In many climates, frozen ground makes it virtually impossible to move plants in winter....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 481 words · Gina Evans

How to Treat and Prevent Black Spot on Roses

Besides looking unsightly, black spot can seriously weaken the rose plant. Black spot thrives during cool, moist weather. Read on for information about black spot on roses, including symptoms and treatment.Want more gardening tips? The Spruce / Marie Iannotti Illustration: The Spruce / Melissa Ling What Are the Symptoms of Black Spot? What Does Black Spot Do? Without leaves, they become stressed and susceptible to more problems. Illustration: The Spruce / Melissa Ling...

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 571 words · Sheri Marshall

How to Treat Bed Bugs in Furniture

Be prepared to repeat the eradication steps several times until your home is bedbug-free. How Do I Know If I Have Bedbugs in the Couch? The only way toknow for sureis to do a thorough inspection. dblight/ E+ / Getty Images This will help you reach tight spaces like seams and capture any bedbug evidence. If you have a slipcover on the furniture, remove it and inspect it for bedbug activity....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 316 words · Catherine Matthews

How to Treat Brown Patch Fungus in Your Lawn

Brown patch fungus is caused byRhizoctonia solani. The fungus often appears in mid to late summer in hot and humid weather. Rhizoctoniacan affect any cool-seasonlawn grassbut is especially harmful to ryegrass andtall fescue. The Spruce / K. Dave Kentucky bluegrass and fine fescues can occasionally be affected, but the damage is usually minimal. Brown patch fungus can affect warm-season grasses, including St. Augustine grass and zoysiagrass. Its also easy to spread fungus via foot traffic andgrass clippings, so immediate treatment is important....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 530 words · Nicole White

How to Trim a Palm Tree and When Not to Prune

Unlike many other plants, cutting back the green fronds won’t help with growth. In fact, pruning healthy fronds will just minimize food production and ultimately weaken the tree. Otherwise, most of your pruning will be to remove brown fronds, as well as flowers and fruits. The Spruce / Almar Creative The best time to prune is in the spring, especially prior to hurricane and fire season. However, if it’s crucial that you climb a ladder, you should consider hiring anarborist....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 263 words · Grace Edwards

How to Troubleshoot a Steam Radiator That's Not Getting Hot

The Spruce / Tessa Cooper Radiators for steam boiler heating systems can be prone to behavioral problems. On single-pipe steam systems, many of the problems can be traced to the air vent fitting. It is not always easy to know which throw in of system you have. The Spruce / Tessa Cooper There will also be an electric water pump connected to the boiler. Steam systems can be one-pipe or two-pipe systems....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Kathryn Hanna

How to Troubleshoot a Whirlpool Washer: 10 Problems and How to Fix Them

Common problems for Whirlpool washers include not starting, making loud noises, displaying error codes, and more. Read on to find out the following Whirlpool top-load washer troubleshooting tips to get your washer running again. What Is a Voltage Meter? Whirlpool/Maytag This reader helps to prevent shocks by confirming if the power is fully switched off. This problem is usually sparked by a clogged drain line or an obstruction in the pump....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 212 words · Carolyn Rodriguez

How to Troubleshoot and Repair a Leaking Ceiling

Most ceiling leaks are persistent, not one-off or isolated problems. The leak does pass through the ceiling, but it can also continue anddrip down walls. Bubbled Paint Bubbledceiling paintis often a sign of a ceiling leak. The Spruce / Kevin Norris Interior latex paint is sturdy enough to hold in water, much like a balloon. So, the water passes through the ceiling drywall or plaster and is held back by the paint layer....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 599 words · Justin Little