The magnesium and sulfur found in Epsom salt are essential nutrients that support healthy plant growth and fruit development. However, opinions on its efficacy vary among gardening experts. Here’s how and when to use Epsom salt to benefit your tomato plants. The Spruce / Jason Donnelly If your soil needs magnesium, thenadding Epsom saltsmay be a helpful treatment. Want more gardening tips? Improves Chlorophyll Production Magnesium is a crucial component of chlorophyll, the compound plants use in photosynthesis....

When buyingbaseboardsin the past, you only had just one choice: natural wood, usually pine or hemlock. Now, the choice of materials for baseboards and trim has expanded to includeMDFand plastic. How do MDF and plastic baseboards compare to solid wood baseboards and are they worth purchasing? Spiderstock/Getty Images Yet the similarity ends at the mill. The most popular size of baseboard material is 3 1/4 inches high. While there are cost differences, these differences are slight, especially in small applications....

One part of the process we’ve been questioning the importance of lately is turning our garments inside out. Meet the Expert Should You Be Turning Clothes Inside Out Before Washing? Both of our expertsvote yesto turning clothes inside out. The Spruce / Sanja Kostic According to Wang, there are a few benefits of turning your clothes inside out before washing them. “This is why turning clothes inside out may be beneficial for certain items or loads....

What water temperature is really best for stain busting? We turned to the experts to find out their thoughts on hot versus cold. And as it turns out…it entirely depends. The Spruce / Jason Donnelly Another time cold is best? Cold water stops these stains from setting into your clothes and keeps them looking good longer, she says. Plus, it’s gentle on colors andhelps prevent fading." The Spruce / Letícia Almeida...

The Spruce / Jacob Fox New bed sheets are always a luxury we can’t wait to sleep on. Read on to learn more about why. “In addition, washing can soften the sheets, making them more comfortable to sleep on.” The Spruce / Jacob Fox Want more cleaning and organizing tips? When to Replace Your Bed Sheets Are you still using bed sheets you bought in the 90s? The Spruce / Meg MacDonald...

The Spruce / Jason Donnelly We’re all at least a little guilty of not cleaning our rugs enough. Meet the Expert Can You Wash Rugs in the Washing Machine? Only wash your rug in a washing machine if the manufacturer’s care instructions state it’s okay. The Spruce / Jason Donnelly “All other rugs risk various forms of damage, and those risks are highly probable.” Want more cleaning and organizing tips?...

The Spruce Want to keep your jeans from fading and wearing out so quickly? Then you should turn them inside out each time before you toss them in the washer. Why You Should Wash Jeans Inside Out Want more cleaning and organizing tips? The Spruce Turn them inside out, use the gentle cycle, cold water, and air dry. To help reduce lint and fading, always wash black jeans with other other dark colors....

Should you use ice cubes? Experts say you canand here’s why. Why Ice Cubes Work Well for Orchids Think of ice cubes as pre-measured irrigation for orchids. The Spruce / Michele Lee Using ice cubes reduces the likelihood of over or underwatering the plants. Most orchids require irrigation just once per week. You may need to water less often in winter. The Spruce / Michele Lee Other variables affecting moisture levels are room temperature, light, humidity, andgrowing mediaused in the pot....

Most garden experts agree that plants grow best with early morning or early evening watering. When Should You Water Plants? Want more gardening tips? Kathrin Ziegler / Getty Images But regularly watering plants after dark can lead to some serious problems, like pests and diseases. This gives plants more time to absorb moisture and limits the spread of plant diseases and pests. Trees and shrubs absorb soil moisture more readily at these times of the day!...

Often wrapped in a sheet of decorative foil, potted poinsettias are pretty enough to give away as gifts. However, if not handled properly, that foil covering can lead to overwatering issues. Heres what you gotta know about when and how to water poinsettias after you bring them home. Ziga Plahutar / Getty Images How Much Water Do Poinsettias Need? Inspect your newly bought poinsettia to determine whether it needs water....

Luckily, jade plants also don’t usually attract many bugs. Want more gardening tips? They can prosper even in your basement, so there’s no excuse not to get one now. Kseniya Ovchinnikova / Getty Images Air Plants Catherine Falls Commercial / Getty Images At The Spruce, we simply adoreair plants. Soil is one of the most common attractions to bugs. And along with their beauty, these houseplants are fortunately highly bug resistant too....

However, not alltypes of rosesneed the same nutrients or amounts at the same time. For example, newly planted roses have different fertilizer needs than established roses. Read our complete guide to help you know how and when to use rose fertilizer. The Spruce / Candace Madonna Test Your Soil Roses preferneutral to slightly acidic soilwith a pH of 5.5 to 6.5. Repeat-blooming roses need more frequent fertilization, andtea rosesrequire more nutrients than shrub roses....

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. So, it’s no surprise to us that her house is a visual embodiment of this as well. This is one of the bigtrends we were expecting to see in living roomsthis year. Lulu and Georgia The varied texture keeps the space alive and moving. Plus, everything looks comfortable and inviting, so anyone is welcome to relax. Want more design inspiration?...