There are some factors to consider before embarking on a beekeeping adventure, so before you dive in, consider whether keeping bees is right for you. Study All About Bees There are lots of books on beekeeping, and learning all you can about these sweet little insects can help you start your hives off on the right foot. Read as much as you can so that when your bees arrive; you’ll be ready to go and know how to keep bees....
Keep in mind when deciding what chores your children should be doing that everyone is different and age is not the only factor when determining the right chore. Think about your child’s maturity level, physical ability, and interest to help you select the appropriate chores. Note that for the older age groups, you can select chores from the younger age categories to build an appropriate list. Set your child up for success and choose an appropriate and doable amount of chores and a timeline in which to complete them....
What Does Watering Deeply Mean? There is no hard-and-fast definition for watering deeply, but it generally means that the water can soak at least eight inches below the soil surface. The reason behind watering deeply is that most plant roots are not sitting close to the soil surface. They have worked their way down into the soil, in search of water and nutrients. This helps protect the plant in times of drought because the soil surface will dry out much quicker than it will below ground, where the soil is cooler....
Also called flamingo flowers for their unique tropical shape and bright red, green, and white colors, they can constantly bloom for long periods making them delightful indoor plants year-round. The blooming varieties are distinctive for their colorful, heart-shaped waxy spathes and red or yellow tail-like flower spikes. Other varieties feature large-leaved, deeply veined foliage. Many anthuriums are climbers, and all need high humidity and warmth to thrive. Anthurium typically lives about 5 years indoors with proper care but by propagating your plant, you can have a healthy anthurium indefinitely....
Shopping for a sofa that’s both stylish and comfortable isn’t easy. Shopping online for a sofa that’s both stylish and comfortable is even harder. Enter the Article Sven Sofa. After selecting a three-seater Sven Sofa in Birch Ivory from Article’s online showroom, we tested it in our home for a few weeks. It served as our apartment’s style anchor, a lounger for movie nights and morning cartoons, and extra seating and sleeping space for guests....
Here, we’ve rounded up our favorite basket decor ideas to inspire your next makeover.
Whether it’s a coat of paint on the cabinets or a complete re-haul, there are always things you can do to improve your kitchen. We hope these 11 impressive small kitchen remodels inspire you to see the potential—instead of the limitations—of your space.
The most pet-resistant flooring will be one that is entirely moisture and stain resistant, and very hard to resist damage from claws and toenails, but such flooring materials may not accomplish your design goals. Even better is a flooring that is anti-slip to prevent injury to your pets. If you have pets, choosing the right flooring will involve balancing design preferences, resistance to pet damage, and your tolerance for replacing or deep-cleaning the materials at regular intervals....
Although growers are still experimenting with the best ways to cultivate lisianthus, they are frequently available year-round. Keep in mind that they do best in the early spring months before it gets truly warm. Like other potted plants, lisianthus is not designed to survive permanently as potted houseplants. Instead, they are frequently discarded once the bloom has faded. For those who would like to keep theirs, be prepared for somewhat of a challenge, and reduced vigor for the next season....
How Birds Get to Be Orange How birds get orange plumage varies between species. For most birds, the orange appearance is a result of carotenoid pigments in their diet, as well as how their metabolism processes those pigments to grow feathers. The structure of a bird’s feathers can also affect the overall color and orange hue, as can how fresh or properly preened the feathers may be. Worn plumage may lose color, and the bird’s posture can affect how light reflects off individual feathers, changing the appearance of different colors....
Before harvesting fruits, look for signs that they are ripe. Check the tendrils where the melons connect to the plant. The tendrils near a ripe melon will be dry and brown while tendrils near an unripe melon will still be green. Also, check the rind of the melon. The rind should be very hard and the part that was resting on the ground should have a creamy coloring. Light Like all melons, the black diamond watermelon requires lots of sunshine....
Do not confuse this plant with the floss flower (Ageratum houstonianum), an annual bedding plant native to Mexico that is available for sale in the spring in many nurseries and garden centers. These flowers are naturally found in moist areas such as meadows, ditches, low woodlands, or near water sources. Mimicking these conditions by keeping the soil moist will ensure a healthy blue mistflower. Common pests or diseases include powdery mildew, aphids, or leaf miners....
When growing indoors, the China doll plant can be started and grown all year long. It’s a bit picky about its growing conditions (specifically when it comes to light and soil), but if you maintain them, you’ll be rewarded with a feathery, eye-catching plant perfect for bringing a pop of greenery to any corner of your home. Light China doll plants require lots of medium to bright indirect light in order to thrive indoors....
If you’re bursting with confidence or become inspired and determined after watching several episodes of Project Runway—go for it. Use a pattern or instruction and don’t get too crazy with accessories and embellishments. Indoor/outdoor fabricOutdoor fabricAll-weather fabricHome decorator fabricWaterproof fabricWeatherproof or weather-resistant fabric Other options: consider vinyl or oilcloth, which is often used for retro-style tablecloths and tote bags. If you want to get creative, you can try recycled materials, but there is no guarantee it will be easy to work with or how long it will hold up....
Using Liquid Upholstery Shampoo Apply the liquid shampoo formula with either a carpet cleaner’s handheld rotary brush attachment specially made for upholstery, or clean it by hand by mixing the carpet and upholstery formula in warm water and applying it with a soft scrub brush. If you’re cleaning by hand, always sponge the area with a dry towel to remove some moisture when the cleaning is done, to help the drying process....
Contradictory Information Uncertainty arises from ambiguity in the information provided by the manufacturer of some of these products. In the case of Torlys, a major provider of cork flooring products, the instructions for their cork plank products do specifically state that this material is “well suited for all residential rooms, including bathrooms.” The problem arises later in the document, where the instructions clearly state that you need to “Maintain a healthy humidity at 40 to 60 percent....
With so many products on the market, buyers traveling around the globe, and shoppers expecting more for their homes, consumers have many choices available to them. There’s an infinite array of finishes, colors, decorations, and prices. Although the sky is the limit when it comes to giving your home interior a new look, it’s important to narrow down a specific theme for your project. Start With the Basics If you haven’t identified your particular style yet, or if you’re uncertain about how to proceed, you can consider four main styles to choose from:...
