With just a bit of deadheading, they will often provide months of beauty. Geraniums are most commonly propagated using cuttings. If you live in a zone colder than USDA 9, you will want to propagate the cuttings indoors. The Spruce / Jason Donnelly Below, we outline how to propagate geraniums so you have more blooms next year. When Is the Best Time to Propagate Geraniums? The best time for propagating geraniums is in late summer or early autumn....

The removal of dead or damaged branches can be done at any time of the year. Mimosa trees grow with a single central trunk or several smaller trunks. Decide early how you want your mimosa tree to grow and prune the young tree accordingly. Pascale PYOT / Getty Images LITTLE DINOSAUR / Getty Images Want more gardening tips? Other names for the tree are florists mimosa, silver wattle, and blue wattle....

However, if you get pruning timing wrong, it can do more damage than good. Our guide walks you through when to prune fruit trees and why to help you avoid cutting catastrophes. Want more gardening tips? Michal Ulicny / Getty Images Winter Fruit Tree Pruning Most fruit tree pruning is done during late winter or early spring dormancy. This promotes vigorous new vegetative growth and a bigger, healthier harvest. Where possible, avoidpruning treesin early winter....

Maryviolet / iStock / Getty Images Plus Dozens of pepper varietiescan be grown in the home garden. Which Peppers Can You Save Seeds From? When saving pepper seeds,open-pollinated,will produce new plants of the same variety. Maryviolet / iStock / Getty Images Plus Want more gardening tips? When Should You Collect Pepper Seeds? Seeds should only be collected from mature peppers. The Spruce / Brie Goldman Unripe fruit does not produce viable seeds....

Mariia Zotova / Getty Images Showy irises are easy-to-grow,tall perennial flowersthat are typically pretty hardy. That means you dont often have to dig up and store the bulbs or rhizomes over winter. However, there are times when conserving them can be beneficial. Mariia Zotova / Getty Images Do I Need to Store Iris Bulbs or Rhizomes? There are over 200 iris species and thousands of iris cultivars. Most irises arerhizomatous plants, meaning they grow from underground modified plant stems....

But when is it time for the feeder to come down? Want more gardening tips? This isn’t actually how it works, says biologist David Mann, founder of bird sound identifier Haikubox. Attract hummingbirds with a simple nectar recipe.jeffreyw/ Flickr / CC by 2.0 “Migration is triggered by changes in day length. As summer wanes and days grow shorter, migrating birds get restless and eventually begin their journey.” It doesn’t matter if there is areliable food source nearby, adds Mann....

For drafty windows, winterizing can delay fullwindow replacementby a few seasons. Even windows in good condition can be improved with various winterizing techniques. Remove Air Conditioners Remove all window air conditioner units before cold weather arrives. BanksPhotos / Getty Images Awindow AC unit is installedwith thin plastic filler pieces either above or to the side of the unit. Want more home reno project tips and inspiration? Locate Leaks and Drafts Before you winterize, find the drafts in the windows....

Sapp drew most of her inspiration fromgrandmillennialand coastal articles. “I recognized that I was closing on the childish phase of my life and entering into adulthood. This room helped my mind feel at peace.” @designsbyadds/ Instagram Want more design inspiration? As Sapp was form shopping, she came across Pottery Barn’s dorm collaboration with LoveShackFancy. A sense of home doesn’t just come from snuggly textures, though. @designsbyadds/ Instagram “I love butterflies because my late grandmother also loved them....

I usually drape itover my mantel, below our bar shelves, or in a window. Here’s what you’ll need: Want more design inspiration? Fresh cranberries and popcorn will add another layer of color and texture to your garland. M Starr Design For more of a red or pink look, opt for blood oranges or grapefruit. For some added flair,tie bowson either end of the garland when complete. Dried orange garland will last you well throughout the entire Christmas season....

Certain materials and styles are also more susceptible to getting dirty. So, how often should you wash your curtains? “Got pets, smokers, or a busy street outside? John Keeble / Getty Images Lean toward three months,” says Patricia Duarte, president and CEO of MaidPro Temecula. Six months is fine." It also depends on where your curtains are located in the home. Thomas Barwick / Getty Images For example, delicate curtains or those in guest rooms can be washed just once a year....

However, the regular cleaning that wooden blinds need can seem tricky and time-consuming. Here’s everything you better know. Take a few minutes to check that your wooden blinds are actually wooden, too. The Spruce / Amelia Ingraham Want more cleaning and organizing tips? see to it to switch dusting pads or attachments as needed if your blinds are very dusty. Work from top to bottom. The Spruce / Amelia Ingraham...

Removing the ash can also help reduce allergens and odors associated with smoke and burnt wood fibers. Here’s why you should use a fireplace vacuum to clean your unit safely and effectively. As a rule of thumb, your ash should be completely cool before vacuuming. The Spruce / Crystal Hughes Never attempt to vacuum up hot ashes under any circumstances, even if you are using an ash vacuum. The quickest way to kill your home’s vacuum is to use it to clean ash or sheetrock dust....

We went straight to an expert source to find out. Factors that Call for More Frequent Washing Some situations call for changing a pillowcase twice a week. Here’s when and why you may need to make a little extra time for this important hygiene practice. The Spruce / Meg MacDonald Of course, there are some days and weeks when you sweat more than others. According to her, the same rule applies if you’renaturally a hot sleeper....