Light Pearls and jade pothos require several hours of bright, indirect light every day in order to support their variegated foliage. Avoid placing these plants in direct sunlight as their papery-thin leaves are sensitive to leaf burn. Directly in front of a north- or east-facing window, or a couple of feet back from a west- or south-facing window are all ideal locations for these pothos. Soil These plants do best when planted in soil that is rich, airy, and well-draining....

Selecting a Planting Site Pick a sunny spot that has sharp soil drainage. Avoid a garden site where peas have been previously grown. A crop rotation of several years is best since pests and diseases that target peas can linger in the soil. Container growth is also an option. If you don’t have good soil drainage or get lots of rainfall in the spring that results in wet soil, consider raised garden beds....

Learning how to properly care for your pink princess philodendron is the key to ensuring it maintains its brilliant pink variegation. Luckily, as with many plants in the philodendron genus, its care is pretty straightforward. Light Providing your pink princess philodendron with enough light is the most important factor influencing the amount of variegation it will have. Choose a location that receives several hours of bright, indirect light. When grown indoors, the pink princess philodendron can also tolerate a couple hours of direct light, which may help to increase its variegation....

Snapdragon vine is usually planted in the spring from seed. It is a slow starter, but seeds planted in the spring will grow quickly once sprouted, covering a trellis within four months. Snapdragon vine is very versatile, featuring repeat blooms from May through the fall. You can use it in hanging baskets or as an attractive ground cover. It’s often billed as a good choice for small gardens because of its dainty foliage, but this feature also allows it to work well in a border....

Though the lemon is native to Asia, its true origin is unclear. It likely migrated from India and into Italy, then throughout the Mediterranean region in the 2nd century. Lemon seeds finally arrived across the ocean, but the fruit didn’t take off commercially until crops in Florida flourished in the 1950s. Plant your lemon tree in the spring after the danger of frost has passed and you can expect it to be established within three years....

While pokeweed does die back to ground level every winter, it is a difficult weed to get rid of. Winter kills off only the above-ground growth. The plant remains viable at root level and comes back every spring. Find out what you have to do to remove pokeweed successfully. While pokeweed thrives in fertile soil that remains evenly moist, it is tolerant of a wide range of conditions. It survives in full sun or partial sun and soil of average fertility; it even tolerates some drought....

Japanese honeysuckle is still available from nurseries, especially Hall’s Japanese honeysuckle, Lonicera japonica ‘Halliana’ is a popular cultivar. However, home gardeners are strongly advised not to plant it, and remove any Japanese honeysuckle from their landscape in order to contain the spread of this highly invasive species. The berries of Japanese honeysuckle are toxic to humans. What Does Japanese Honeysuckle Look Like? Japanese honeysuckle is deciduous in colder climates, and evergreen in warmer climate zones....

Equipment to Identify Birds in Flight Having the proper tools is essential to confidently identify flying birds. Well-equipped birders will have: Binoculars: Birding binoculars with a wide field of view are best for in-flight identification since they allow easier tracking of the bird as it moves across the sky or in and out of brush. The optics should also be properly coated to reduce sun glare. Spotting scopes are not typically useful for identifying birds in flight since the birds will move out of a scope’s view more quickly and the equipment cannot be shifted as easily to follow their flight path....

From the standpoint of looks, though, most radiators leave something to be desired. With their multiple fins, radiators tend to attract dust, cobwebs, and debris. Old cast-iron radiators can become eyesores when they begin to become discolored. The absolute best way to ensure maximum heat flow is to leave your radiator unpainted and uncovered. However, many homeowners understandably dislike the look of radiators and wish to cover them. Radiator covers range from utilitarian, powder-coated metal enclosures with cloverleaf-style grilles to fancy wood enclosures that double as bookshelves....

Like most things in decorating, it all boils down to a matter of taste. Area rugs serve a number of practical purposes, from protecting the existing floor to adding an extra layer of soundproofing. These benefits still apply in a carpeted room, making the addition of a rug perfectly reasonable. Rugs can also have important design purposes. For instance, you might use a rug to set off a certain area of the room, especially if you are sharing a room with your baby or if your nursery doubles as a guest room....

Keep gutters clean Eliminate or reduce direct sources of heat in the attic; Increase attic floor insulation; Properly ventilate roof, attic, and eaves; Install heat tape. Of that list, properly ventilating your roof, attic, and eaves are very important. Outside air must have a clear unobstructed path and flow through the soffit eaves, into the attic or along the roof deck surface and out through ventilation in the upper part of the roof....