The Pantone color of the year is similar to many shades we’ve seen from paint brands. It looks official—color trends dominating 2025 will lean neutral. 

Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year —Mocha Mousse (17-1230 TCX)

Pantone’s 2025 color of the year is Mocha Mousse, a warm brown resembling a chocolate and coffee mix. It’s a classic color that coordinates with many other neutrals but offers a touch of sophistication.

Compatible Colors with Mocha Mousse

Mocha Mousse is part of Pantone’s “Relaxed Elegance” color palette. Other shades in this collection include:

• Cannoli Cream (11-4302)
• Cream Tan (13-1108)
• Safari (15-1116)
• Sirocco (15-1317)
• Chanterelle (16-1414)
• Baltic Amber (18-1421)
• Chocolate Martini (19-1216)

Any of these colors can be combined for a harmonious, neutral, yet luxe color palette in the home or in your wardrobe.

What Was Pantone’s 2024 Color of the Year?

Pantone’s 2024 color of the year was Peach Fuzz (13-1023). This bright peachy tone conveyed an uplifting but serene feel and is quite different from 2025’s color pick.

Other past Pantone colors of the year include Viva Magenta for 2023, Very Peri for 2022, and a combination of colors for 2021, Ultimate Grey and Illuminating (a shade of yellow).

How to Use the Pantone 2025 Color of the Year

Pantone’s colors of the year aren’t inspired only by home design. Instead, these are the colors emerging on runways, furniture, and other consumer products. 

Using Pantone’s Relaxed Elegance color collection in your home will ensure a cohesive and sophisticated look. However, many brands partner with Pantone to bring this color to life, and you can currently snag it on many consumer goods, including products from Joybird, Motorola, Society6, IPSY, Spoonflower, and more. 

Other 2025 Colors of the Year

If you want to check out other 2025 colors of the year, here’s what we’ve covered so far:

• C2 Paint: Raku, a rich red-brown
• HGTV Home: Quiet Luxury, a light blue-green
• Behr: Rumors, a rich ruby red

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I dug into the best expert tips and spoke to a master plumber to get to the bottom of this conundrum. Here’s what they advised.

Yes, You Should Heat Your Unfinished Basement in the Winter

Rather than waiting to turn the heat on until temps drop to extreme levels, keep your unfinished basement heated to at least 55°F, says Nathan Hudelson, a Master Plumber at Schlueter Plumbing in Cincinnati, OH. “Yes, a minimal amount of heat in the basement is a very good idea to keep pipes from freezing. In my humble opinion, 55 degrees should be the minimum,” he advises.

If you live in a warmer climate where temperatures rarely fall below freezing, your basement may stay well above 55°F without using heat. Since basements are underground, the earth surrounding them offers some natural insulation, keeping temperatures better regulated than the rest of your house. 

Heat Tape is An Effective Way to Protect Those Basement Pipes from Bursting

Aside from advising clients to keep temperatures regulated, Hudelson also recommends heat tape as a way to protect exposed basement pipes from freezing. “We’ve had very good results with it if it is used correctly and the electricity doesn’t go off. Heat tape or heat trace is a wire that runs along a pipe and generates a very small amount of resistance heat to keep pipes warm,” he says.

After the heat tape is applied, insulate your pipes and plug the heat tape in to verify it works correctly.

Heating Your Basement to the Same Temps as the Rest of the House Isn’t Necessary

In most cases (unless there are air gaps and a lack of insulation), an unfinished basement won’t reach temperatures low enough to freeze the pipes. Still, it’s best to take a proactive approach and monitor heat levels, ensuring they don’t fall below the recommended 55°F.

The good news is that you don’t need to heat your basement to the same temperatures as the rest of the house, especially if it goes unused. While you’ll likely want your finished basement to stay comfortable, an unfinished basement can get by with minimal heat.

Proper Insulation Can Save You From Costly Heating Bills

While the earth does a good job of insulating the basements of homes in moderate climates, it may not cut it if you live in a northern state where temperatures are regularly below freezing. If your basement has framed-out walls, adding spray foam or rigid foam insulation can help keep warm air in the basement, saving you on heating bills. 

Whether you’re adding insulation or not, you should seal up any cracks in the basement floors or walls and ensure that your windows aren’t leaky. 

You Might Need to Add a Heating Source

If your unfinished basement doesn’t have a heating source, and you’re worried about the upcoming weather, now may be the time to consider adding one.

In my basement, I have a wall heater and an infrared space heater, which I use when harsh weather is forecasted. Other options to keep your basement warmer include baseboard heaters, radiant floor heating, wood stoves, and pellet stoves. Since heat rises (and tries to escape the basement), you can also utilize a ceiling fan, circulating it clockwise to push air down towards the walls.

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You can find secondhand bedroom items at your local thrift stores, flea markets, and, of course, Facebook Marketplace. Here’s what to look for.

The Headboard for Your Bed

Beds aren’t cheap—especially high-quality ones. You can score a vintage or real wood headboard secondhand for far less than you’d pay brand new. You can even find a cheap headboard, recover it, paint it, or restain it to match your bedroom’s aesthetic.

It’s also okay to buy the entire headboard and bedframe secondhand; just skip the mattress. Mattresses generally need to be replaced every six to eight years, and buying a previously owned mattress (especially from a stranger) can put you in an uncompromising situation when it comes to bugs, mites, and sweat.

Dressers and Nightstands

After speaking to many designers, we discovered that the key to a well-thought-out, high-end-looking room is avoiding matching beds, dressers, and nightstands. While all items should work together cohesively, skipping the sets is best.

Shopping secondhand on Facebook Marketplace, flea markets, or your local thrift store will enable you to score high-quality real wood pieces that can give your room a designer flare at a fraction of the cost. Modern dressers and nightstands are often cheaply made, so going for secondhand pieces is almost always an upgrade.

Artwork

There’s nothing wrong with mass-produced artwork available at major retailers, but if you want a quality frame or an original piece, hit up your local Goodwill. It may take a few months to hunt down the perfect piece, but you’ll eventually find it.

Lamps and Light Fixtures

Lamps and overhead light fixtures are the jewelry of the room. Vintage chandeliers or shades can give your room a fun look. You can also pull in secondhand lamps to work as accent lighting.

Mirrors

Mirrors define a room’s design style but are often expensive. Purchasing thrifted mirrors can help cut down on bedroom makeover costs and allow you to find vintage or historical pieces. If you’re going for a traditional look, opt for mirrors with thick or ornate frames. Contemporary, minimal, or modern styles can benefit from a sleek mirror with a thin frame or interesting shape. 

Picture Frames

If family photos will make their way to the bedroom, skip the aisles of Hobby Lobby and head to Goodwill instead. Finding well-crafted photo frames at a thrift store is much easier than at a mass retailer. Plus, when you score frames for pennies on the dollar, you can experiment with refurbishing them without the worry of wasting a lot of money.

Vases

Fresh flowers add a romantic feel to the bedroom, and a thrifted vase is the perfect vessel for displaying them. At my local Goodwill, the vase selection is vast, with everything from modern clear glass options to intricate art glass.

What NOT to Buy Secondhand for Your Bedroom

While thrifting bedroom items saves money, cuts down on waste, and allows you to experiment with style, there are certain things you should never thrift. Avoid buying baby items, like cribs or bassinets, secondhand. They often have expiration dates or recalls, so you can’t be sure whether the piece you’re buying is safe.

Also, avoid purchasing mattresses and rugs secondhand. It can be hard to tell what kind of damage (or worse, bodily or pet fluids) these items have on them. Stick to non-porous pieces that are easy to disinfect.

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Too much snow on the floor can lead to your hardwoods or laminate floors warping and, sometimes, causing mold or discoloration. And salt can cause unsightly white marks that are hard to remove.

Fortunately, a few simple solutions can help you keep the excess snow off your delicate wood flooring.

Utilize a Heavy Duty Outdoor Mat

A heavy-duty outdoor mat that family members and guests can scrape their feet against to dislodge snow and salt is the first step to keeping your floors safe. 

Opt for a mixed material mat made of rubber with artificial grass or another type of raised texture to help wipe snow off of feet.

Place a Plastic Shoe Rack or Tray Next to the Door

If you have a mudroom, an entrance with tile, or another waterproof flooring option, take your shoes off there. If walking straight into your hardwoods is your only option, lay out a floor runner area rug and a plastic shoe rack or tray to set your shoes.

Immediately remove your shoes and place them on the plastic shoe tray so that water doesn’t have a chance to make it to the floor.

Skip Indoor Waterproof Rugs

While placing a waterproof mat inside your front entrance might sound like a good idea, it’s a huge mistake. When moisture gets tracked in and seeps under the mat, it won’t be able to evaporate. Instead, the mat will trap it, leading to the moisture issues you’re trying to avoid.

Instead, use area rugs in the entrance and do your best to rid your shoes of snow before you walk into the door.

Consider a Tile Entrance

Tile-to-hardwood transitions in the entrance not only look good but serve a practical purpose—they can handle the moisture that your hardwoods can’t.

Since you only need to tile a small portion of the floor, you can splurge, selecting high-quality tile that will suit the look of your home. Ceramic and porcelain tiles are two of the best options for snowy climates since they won’t be harmed by a little bit of moisture or salt. (Skip more delicate types like marble.)

Keep a Broom and Dustpan Handy

A few minutes of sweeping up tracked-in snow and salt can keep your hardwoods pristine. We recommend keeping a small broom and dustpan by the entrance, as well as a few towels in case you need to soak up melted snow.

You should also vacuum your hardwoods regularly during winter to remove any salt or winter debris you missed with the broom. If you notice white salt marks (calcium chloride marks) on your hardwoods, neutralize and remove them by sweeping and then wiping the affected area with a water and vinegar mixture. You can make this by adding ⅓ cup of white distilled vinegar to a gallon of water. 

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Today, we’re diving into your deep-burning dishwasher questions. Here’s the correct way to load and run the dishwasher.

Scrape, But Don’t Rinse

One of the biggest dishwasher debates is whether or not to rinse dishes before placing them in the dishwasher. While you should always scrape as much food residue off as possible, rinsing isn’t usually necessary.

According to Whirlpool, rinsing beforehand may prevent your dishes from becoming as clean as possible. Dishwasher detergent is formulated to activate when in contact with food particles. If the dishes are already rinsed clean, the dishwasher soap doesn’t get activated and, therefore, doesn’t deliver its full cleaning power.

There are always exceptions to this, of course. If you have dishes with burnt-on food or layers of sauce or oil, give them a soak first to help loosen up the debris.

Put Small and Sensitive Items on the Top Rack

The bottom rack of your dishwasher is for large pots, pans, bowls, and plates. Keep the top rack reserved for smaller items like cups, bowls, and anything sensitive to high heat or pressure, like Tupperware.

To find out if a particular dish needs to be placed on the top rack, check the bottom for its dishwasher symbol. 

Face Each Dish’s Face Toward the Center

Most dishwashers have spinning arms under the bottom center rack. In order for your dishes to get as clean as possible, you need to face the dirty part of the dish toward the center.

To do this, load plates on one side toward the center and then switch to the other side, following the same pattern so that the two center plates or dishes face each other.

Place Dishes Between the Tines

The tines in your dishwasher keep dishes organized and promote efficient cleaning. Whenever possible, place the dishes between the tines, not over them. 

The bottom rack’s tines are for plates, with the outer perimeter fitting larger bowls or pots. The top rack generally has humped sections on the side to make it easy to fit cups.

Avoid Overcrowding

Overcrowding your dishes will prevent food debris from being washed away, leaving your just-cleaned dishes dirty. Ensure that there’s enough space between dishes for water to flow easily.

Place Silverware  Handle Up and Handle Down, Based on Type

Strong opinions exist on placing forks, spoons, and knives with the handles up or down in the dishwasher. If you have a pull-out top rack, your silverware can go there. However, if you have a silverware basket, you need to place forks and knives with the handles up and spoons with the handles down, says GE.

When all silverware is facing one way, it nestles together and can’t be properly cleaned. By varying the placement, you ensure that water can reach all sides of the silverware and protect your hands from sharp knives or forks.

Other Important Tips for The Cleanest Dishes

The way you load your dishwasher can affect the cleanliness of your dishes, but so can your maintenance routine. Wash your dishwasher filter about once per month or whenever necessary. Failure to wash the filter will lead to a rotten egg smell every time you run your machine, and your dishes won’t come out as clean as they should.

Also, avoid placing sharp knives, wooden cutting boards, non-stick pans, and certain types of plastic in the dishwasher, as the high heat and pressure can ruin them.

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One of the main reasons we experience the dry air phenomena in the winter is that cool air has difficulty retaining moisture. Then, when the heat is turned on to combat the frigid temps, even more moisture is drawn out of the air, exacerbating problems. 

A humidifier works by putting moisture back into the air. If you’re experiencing any of these signs it’s time to place a humidifier (or two) in your home.

Your Hardwood Floors Look Dry or Are Cracking

When your hardwood floors look or feel dry to the touch, dry winter air may be the culprit. Low humidity levels in the home can draw moisture from wood floors and furniture, causing shrinkage. You may notice large gaps between your floorboards, splintering or cracking, or low luster looking hardwoods.

Most of the time, you can remedy this problem by installing a humidifier. Once the proper humidity levels are restored, the wood will reabsorb the necessary amount of moisture and expand back to its normal state.

Paint is Chipping, and Wallpaper is Peeling

Low humidity may be to blame if paint is chipping or wallpaper is peeling from the walls. Extremely low humidity levels will draw moisture from the home, including paint. While a humidifier can prevent further damage, you’ll need to repair any falling wallpaper or crumbling paint jobs.

There’s an Increase in Dry Throat, Eyes, and Skin

One of the most telltale signs of low humidity is dried-out sinuses. You need to monitor humidity levels if your throat, eyes, or skin are excessively dry or itchy. Dry air can exacerbate allergy and asthma problems and make you more susceptible to wintertime viruses.

Static Electricity is Rampant

If every time you touch a metal door handle, you feel a zap, there’s likely not enough moisture in the air. Static electricity occurs when there’s a build-up of electrical charge that transfers from one object to another. When humidity levels are at an appropriate level, the moisture in the air helps prevent the transfer of static electricity, protecting you from shocks. There isn’t enough moisture to stop the transfer when humidity levels are low. 

Your Electronics are Frazzled

If your computer or other electronics suddenly seem to stop working, you may have very low humidity in the house and need a hygrometer to monitor levels. Electronics frazzle in dry air due to the increase in static electricity. A large zap to a computer or other electronic component can fry it.

The Ideal Setting for Your Humidifier

If you’ve noticed any of these signs or simply want to be proactive to prevent low humidity, purchase a humidifier. These devices contain a water reservoir tank, which you fill as needed. They then emit moisture back into the air, restoring humidity levels.

Most humidifiers have a digital display on top, which will show you current humidity levels and allow you to set your target levels. The size of the humidifier you need depends on how dry your air is and how big of a space you need to humidify. If you have a large or two-story home, you may need multiple humidifiers to rectify your dry air issues.

Experts recommend keeping humidity levels at about 45% during the winter. Anything below 30% is too low, and above 60% is too high.

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If you want your room to look put together and a bit bigger, avoid these decorating mistakes that will make your room look tiny.

Using the Wrong Size Furniture

Scale compares the size of one item to another. The scale of items in a room and relative to the room’s size can make it look put together or off. (For example, an overstuffed couch would look silly with two miniature-sized accent chairs next to it since they are entirely different scales.)

Choose furniture that fits the size of the room, ensuring that there’s still an easy path for family members to travel in and out. When you’re working with a smaller room, extra small furniture can make it look even tinier. On the opposite end, oversized furniture will create a crowded, cluttered look.

Placing an Oversized Bed in a Small Bedroom

Even in rooms where there’s only one main piece of furniture, like in a bedroom, scale is still important. An oversized bed in a small room will only make it look smaller. When choosing a bed, ensure that there’s at least enough space for a small nightstand on each side and enough room for you to comfortably get out of bed.

Cluttering Up Your Space

Whenever you want to make any space look bigger, walk around with a trash bag and donation box and ditch all your clutter. Pay special attention to flat surfaces, like countertops, dressers, and end tables, as they accumulate the most junk. Create a place for everything in your home to keep it neat and clutter-free.

Hanging Heavy, Ornate Drapes

Heavy, ornate drapery can cause a small room to look even smaller. Unless you’re going for a regal, glam look, skip the heavy drapes and opt for sheers, lighter color curtains, blinds, or shades.

Decorating with Too Many Competing Patterns

While we love mixing patterns, they can overwhelm a small space. Stick to one or two bold patterns and pull the rest of the colors for the room from those patterns.

Ignoring Natural Light

Natural light is the key to open, airy spaces. If you have windows in your room, hang sheer curtains or skip the curtains altogether and install blinds only. Let natural light pour in through the day.

If there’s no window in your room, work with accent lighting rather than relying on one harsh overhead light, decorating with lamps of different sizes.

Not Creating a Cohesive Color Scheme

Does a small room all need to be one light color? Of course not. However, a cohesive color scheme that repeats colors is necessary for a look that’s pleasing to the eye and avoids overwhelming the room.

When you use a bunch of dark or bright colors without a plan, there’s no natural place for the eye to rest, causing the room to look disorganized and smaller than it is.

Covering the Entire Floor with an Area Rug

Just like furniture needs to be the correct scale, so does your rug. If a rug is covering more than 75% of the floor, it will make the room look small.

• For living rooms, an area rug should fit under the edge of the couch and accent chairs. Alternatively, the accent chairs and couch can sit completely on the rug as long as it isn’t taking up the entire room.
• Bedroom rugs can go under the bed, halfway under the bed, or be placed beside the bed. Feel free to experiment until you find what works best in your room.

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FITUEYES Picasso TV Stand Review: A Modern Corner TV Stand

Specs:

• Colors: Oak, white, and walnut
• Fits TV Size: 55-78 inch or 65-88 inch
• Weight capacity: Holds TVs up to 99 or 121 lbs

Many TV stands are obtrusive, bulky, and not conducive to small spaces or modern living rooms. The FITUEYES Picasso TV stand solves this problem with its easel-like design. It features three or four sturdy legs and a design miming an artist’s easel. When not in use, you can use a TV screensaver to make your TV look like art instead of a giant box. 

The Picasso series TV stand is constructed of FAS Grade Beech Wood and is black with one of three accent colors: oak, white, or walnut. It comes in two sizes, capable of holding flat and curved screen TVs that are 55-78 inches and up to 99 pounds or 65-88 inches and up to 121 pounds.

The smaller size features three legs that can fit in the corner of a room, while the larger size stand boasts four legs.

Is the FITUEYES Picasso TV Stand Easy to Assemble?

The FITUEYES Picasso TV stand doesn’t come pre-assembled but contains everything you need to assemble it. Rather than the TV sitting on a flat part of the stand, it’s mounted to the back, giving it a floating, easel-like look. It comes with multiple sets of screws and mounting hardware and should work with any TV that has a standard VESA mount backside.

The height can also be adjusted from 49 to 54.3 inches on the smaller stand and 49.8 to 57.1 inches on the larger stand. The height adjustability makes it suitable for a living room or comfortably watching TV in the bedroom.

Who is the FITUEYES Picasso TV Stand Best For?

This TV stand is best suited for those who prefer modern, mid-century modern, minimal, or contemporary styles. It’s also great for those with an artistic flair who’d like their TV to look like a piece of art when not in use rather than a giant black box. And since it has an easel design, the three legs of the smaller option can fit nicely in a corner, helping you to save space in your room. (However, you don’t have to place this stand in a corner. Because of its sleek design, it will look appropriate anywhere.)

The high-quality design ensures that the TV stand will last and can support the weight of flat screens of within specified size ranges.

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Unfinished Wood

Wood and water don’t mix—especially when that wood doesn’t have a protective top layer. Unfinished wood is porous, which means it can absorb liquids. When water lays on its surface, it acts as a sponge, soaking it up and causing the wood to expand and contract.

You should also be careful mixing too much water with finished wood, like your hardwood floors. Any liquid left on for a prolonged time can penetrate the cracks in the wood, causing the boards to warp.

The safest way to clean unfinished wood is to dust or vacuum it and then wipe it down with a dry microfiber cloth. Finished wood can handle appropriate pH-neutral cleaning agents. Just make sure you’re using a damp-only mop on your floors and a damp rag on wooden furniture.

Porous Stones like Marble, Stucco, and Brick

Brick, marble, and stucco are porous, which can absorb moisture. While a little bit of an appropriate cleaner is fine for washing these surfaces, be wary of oversaturating them. Too much water can break down delicate top coats, absorb into the stone or brick, and cause unsightly water spots.

Electronics

Water and eclectic don’t mix. Washing your TV, computer, or video game console with water will only result in electrical shorting. Instead, vacuum dust from electronic devices and wipe them down with a dry microfiber cloth.

Silk, Suede, or Leather

Hold off on the water if you have silk or suede furniture or curtains. Water can cause streaks and discoloration. Instead, follow the recommendations on your item’s care tag, which may indicate hand cleaning the item with rubbing alcohol or vinegar.

Leather is another fabric that doesn’t mix well with water. Water can cause eventual cracking and streaking. Instead, opt for a leather cleaner.

Electrical Outlets and Light Fixtures

Just like you can’t wash electronics with water, you shouldn’t wash electrical outlets or light fixtures. Mixing electricity with water is a significant hazard to yourself and your home. If you need to clean your electrical outlets, turn off the power and then use a vacuum to suction away dust. Unscrew the outlet cover and wash with a damp scrub brush. After the cover is completely dry, reassemble it and turn your electricity back on.

To clean light fixtures, suction dust with a vacuum and wipe them down with a dry microfiber cloth.

Silver

Water can further tarnish already tarnished silver. Instead, you need a mildly acidic cleaner, like lemon juice, vinegar, or ketchup, to remove silver tarnish. Once you soak your silver items in an appropriate solution, you can rinse them with water and towel dry them.

Gas Oven Range Burners

The more you cook, the dirtier your gas oven range burners will become. Instead of soaking them in water or a cleaning solution, which could damage the interior components, dust off all crumbs and wipe them down with a damp cloth.

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Pruning before a cold season can induce various issues, including the loss of blooms the following season, disease susceptibility, and die-off. Here’s a look at 14 plants you shouldn’t prune in the fall and the best time to cut them back.

1. Oak Leaf Hydrangeas

The correct time to prune hydrangeas depends on the variety. For example, you can prune panicle hydrangea and big leaf hydrangeas in the fall, but Oak Leaf varieties should be left alone. Oak leaf hydrangea flowers develop on old wood grown the previous year. If you prune the old wood, you won’t have many blooms the following year.

You should prune oak leaf hydrangeas in the late summer, right after the blooms fade.

2. Roses

Pruning roses in the fall increases their risk of die-off during cold winter months. Save your rose pruning for early spring once temperatures are consistently above freezing.

3. Azaleas

Azaleas are a member of the Rhododendron family, a variety that produces their buds for the next year during the fall months. To keep your plants looking good, deadhead them whenever you see brown flowers or buds. If you want to prune, do it a couple of weeks after the flowers die off so the plants can produce new blooms before winter sets in.

4. Coral Bells

Coral bells are an evergreen plant that can provide vibrant color to your landscape. Since their foliage protects them throughout cold winters, avoid doing any pruning in the fall. Instead, clean them up or slightly cut them back in the spring to achieve a healthy plant.

5. Maple Trees

If you want fuller, healthier maple trees, cut them in spring or early summer. Doing this encourages growth and creates a fuller canopy. Avoid pruning in the fall, though. When conditions are wet, pruning can lead to diseases.

6. Lavender

You can prune your lavender twice per year—in the spring after the first flowers have set in and in late summer after the flowers have faded. Avoid pruning in the fall, especially cutting the old wood, or your lavender plant will grow less the following year.

7. Flowering Fruit Trees

Flowering fruit trees, such as peach, plum, or cherry, should be pruned before new growth occurs in early spring or late winter. Pruning can help you shape your trees and encourage new growth.

8. Bradford Pear Trees

A Bardford Pear Tree, also called a Callery Pear Tree, is a flowering tree that blooms in the spring. Cut back Bradford pear trees during their dormant season, which is late winter and early spring. While over-pruning may risk your tree growth, take the time to cut away any damaged or diseased branches.

9. Forsythia Shrubs

Forsythia blooms in early spring, and the best time to prune this variety is right after the blooms fade, usually in late spring. If you prune in the fall, you’ll reduce the number of flowers your Forsythia bushes produce the following spring.

10. Sunflowers

The exact time to prune your sunflower is dependent on the variety. Sunflowers must be pruned during their dormant season, which may be late winter or early spring. Never cut sunflowers in the fall, especially during extreme heat, or you’ll cause too much stress to the plant.

11. Lilacs

Lilacs produce blooms in early spring. The best time to prune them is directly after the blooms have faded, in late spring or early summer. 

12. Evergreen Shrubs

Hold off on pruning and shaping your evergreen shrubs until about mid-spring or when you’re confident the last frost has passed. Pruning too early can stunt new growth.

13. Coneflowers

While you can deadhead your coneflowers anytime, wait to cut them back before the first growth of a new season. Pruning them in early spring or late winter is a safe bet.

14. Cool Season Ornamental Grasses

Cool-season ornamental grasses, such as pampas grass, tall fescue, or feather reed grass, should be pruned in early spring or late winter. If you have warm-season ornamental grasses, you can do your pruning in the fall.

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