5 Reasons You Should Always Rake Leaves in Fall, Pros Say

Butterfly bushes are hugely popular in the South for many reasons. They’re easy to grow and bloom all summer long in shades of pink, purple, white, and magenta. Of course, they also provide nectar-rich food for butterflies, which visit these pretty shrubs all season long. Since they bloom in the summer, some may think you should prune them in the fall, but the best time to prune butterfly bushes is actually in late winter to early spring.

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Nienke Beets, Leiden University

With autumn in full bloom, we are finally starting to see the fall foliage we have all been waiting for. Colors are changing on trees and leaves are beginning to fall onto our beloved lawns and gardens we have worked all summer long for.

There’s more to doing laundry correctly than just choosing the right wash cycle or incorporating the right laundry hacks. After clothes come out of the washer, you then must choose how to dry them. Air drying certain items (either by laying them flat or hanging them up to dry on the best drying rack) is crucial to maintaining their longevity. These include obvious articles of clothing like those made of delicate material—think silk blouses or lace pantyhose.

To cut or not to cut? That is the perennial question—pardon the pun—when it comes to cutting back plants in fall. With perennials, there is no one perfect time to cut back plants as a group. Some perennial plants should be pruned in fall, while others benefit from waiting until spring. This guide will help take the guess work out of autumn clean-up and provide insight into why you should prune the perennials on this list in fall.

Having an all-in-one cleaning product on hand in your home can prove extremely helpful when trying to address a wide variety of issues all at once. Many people turn to all-purpose cleaner Mr. Clean when tackling their walls, doors, bathtubs, and more, but is it a safe product to use on wooden floors?

Timing is everything in successful gardening—this includes pruning! As we enter autumn, we share a selection of perennials you should never cut back in the fall if you want them to grow and bloom abundantly in spring and summer!

When most people picture the perfect kitchen, a few things might come to mind. From beautiful appliances to ample counter space to perfectly organized walk-in pantries, everyone has different musts on their list. 

Bay leaf is a rich, aromatic herb popular in cuisines across the world. Replete with medicinal properties, it can be used dried, fresh in your food, or even in socks. You read that right! This natural remedy offers many benefits for many ailments, and here’s why you should keep bay leaf in socks!

If you watch the viral videos online of people cleaning their homes every Sunday, you may feel as though you need to level up your weekly routine a bit. It seems as though everyone is always turning their home or apartment upside down in order to address every corner and ensure that no area is left less than sparkling.

We're all guilty of it—when we're not sure what to do with something, it's off to the closet it goes, where it transforms into a problem for future you to tackle.