Sunday, August 12, 2012
You May Be Allergic to That Gold Necklace
If you wear gold jewelry most of the time and you can't understand that itchy feeling around your neck and wrist area, you may be allergic to the metals in your necklace and bracelet.
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, after examining almost 4,000 people found that nearly 25% of them were allergic to the gold and nickel in fashion jewelry. this allergic reaction can cause itching, redness and/or a rash.
If you have an allergy to gold or nickel, you can always find some very fashionable sterling silver jewelry to wear instead.
Fly the Friendly Skies but Watch What You Drink
The Environment Protection Agency (EPA) tested hundreds of domestic and foreign airplanes and found coliform bacteria in the gallery and/or in the bathroom water of nearly 15% of those tested. Even though coliform bacteria itself is not likely to make you ill, the findings do make it clear that there is the possibility that other more devastating bacteria, such as E. coli - which causes diarrhea in people with a compromised immune system – may be present. Now the EPA has developed guidelines for the water used in airplanes in the USA.
The guidelines will help with the problem but there is still a chance that there are some types of bacteria I the water and in other areas. The safest thing you can do is to choose canned beverages and bottled water. It is best to avoid coffee and tea to be on the safe side
Choosing the Right Real Estate Broker
How To Choose a Real Estate Broker
You should start searching for a broker as soon as you decide to buy a home. Talk to as many brokers as you can, and then choose someone you think you'll be comfortable working closely with.
Many of your friends and relatives have probably bought and sold their homes through a broker. Ask them several questions about who they used and what their experiences were.
You can find out which brokers specialize in the kind of home or the area that you need by choosing the type of broker that suits your needs.
When you talk to prospective brokers, ask questions about the areas and types of homes in which you're interested.
Do they seem knowledgeable?
Most important, is their personal style a good fit with your own?
The end result is -- You will find someone to help through the process of purchasing or selling your home and in any other financial need that you have.
Use these same tips when you want to know how to choose a life insurance broker or a if you want to know how to choose a stock broker.
The same rules - and more - apply when you are looking for a commercial real estate broker.
You should start searching for a broker as soon as you decide to buy a home. Talk to as many brokers as you can, and then choose someone you think you'll be comfortable working closely with.
Many of your friends and relatives have probably bought and sold their homes through a broker. Ask them several questions about who they used and what their experiences were.
You can find out which brokers specialize in the kind of home or the area that you need by choosing the type of broker that suits your needs.
When you talk to prospective brokers, ask questions about the areas and types of homes in which you're interested.
Do they seem knowledgeable?
Most important, is their personal style a good fit with your own?
The end result is -- You will find someone to help through the process of purchasing or selling your home and in any other financial need that you have.
Use these same tips when you want to know how to choose a life insurance broker or a if you want to know how to choose a stock broker.
The same rules - and more - apply when you are looking for a commercial real estate broker.
Chrysanthemums In The Garden
Chrysanthemums come in lots of different colors, styles and sizes and you are sure to find a color combination to suit your color scheme. Some are small like little buttons while some are big balls with luscious petals, that look a lot like a Daisy. They show their blooms from mid to late August on through October. The late season blooms add color to your garden when it seems as if everything is over.
Put your plants in full sun in soil that has good drainage and make sure you fertilize at least once each month during the growing season. When your plants have new shoots that are at least six inches long, you should pinch them back to promote more shoots and stronger branches.
Every other Spring you should divide your chrysanthemums to get your new plants. Plant the new plants in full sun in well-drained soil.
Here are some more Chrysanthemum growing tips;
When you buy your plants, look for healthy and free of visible damage.
Don't plant your plants too close together. Chrysanthemums need good circulation.
At the end of June, pinch your plant shoots back. You will get bigger better blooms.
Do not let your plants experience freezing weather. Protect them during the winter months with a covering of mulch.
Provide proper drainage or your plants may drown and/or develop root rot.
Put your plants in full sun in soil that has good drainage and make sure you fertilize at least once each month during the growing season. When your plants have new shoots that are at least six inches long, you should pinch them back to promote more shoots and stronger branches.
Every other Spring you should divide your chrysanthemums to get your new plants. Plant the new plants in full sun in well-drained soil.
Here are some more Chrysanthemum growing tips;
When you buy your plants, look for healthy and free of visible damage.
Don't plant your plants too close together. Chrysanthemums need good circulation.
At the end of June, pinch your plant shoots back. You will get bigger better blooms.
Do not let your plants experience freezing weather. Protect them during the winter months with a covering of mulch.
Provide proper drainage or your plants may drown and/or develop root rot.
Bearded Iris
The blooms of the Bearded Iris will appear in the spring, in May, and they are usually high maintenance plants that require well-drained soil and they should be planted in an area that is well ventilated. If they are not planted in the proper soil with adequate ventilation, the plants may develop foliage diseases.
The stems - which are called rhizomes - are thick and brown at the soil surface and they can be divided in July to get more exceptional Bearded Iris plants next season. Make sure you plant them in a location that has full sun to ensure proper growth.
Since the lavish Bearded Iris blooms in the Spring, it should be planted in an area that will hide the dead foliage when you get your summer blooms.
They work well in the middle or near the back of garden plans.
The stems - which are called rhizomes - are thick and brown at the soil surface and they can be divided in July to get more exceptional Bearded Iris plants next season. Make sure you plant them in a location that has full sun to ensure proper growth.
Since the lavish Bearded Iris blooms in the Spring, it should be planted in an area that will hide the dead foliage when you get your summer blooms.
They work well in the middle or near the back of garden plans.
Asters... Beautiful Year After Year
Different Types of Asters
Asters come in a variety of beautiful colors - there are pinks, blues, white and there are many varieties of each color. On many country roadsides you can see natures' talent in a colorful display of a variety of naturally beautiful Asters.
Fall asters bloom in the fall - as the name implies - and they come in a variety of sizes and colors. The short varieties can be used as border flowers and around edges while the tall varieties can be used as the impressive background for other plants and flowers or against your house or garage to give added beauty and elegance in those areas.
Plant your Asters in full sun, as they prefer, but some will bloom brightly in partial sun. Asters grow rather rapidly so you will need to stake the tall varieties and you should pinch your plants back in the early summer to reduce the need for stakes. Pinching will also give your plants stronger branches and produce more flowers for you to enjoy.
Divide your big plant clumps in the spring of each year to make more and more, as well as stronger plants for the next season.
Aster Alma Potschke - Also known as the Aster novae-angliae, displays a beautiful bright neon rose pink daisy-like flower that are about quarter-sized. The flowers blooms in early fall to frost. It is a major attractor to butterflies and bees. µAlma Potschke¦ is best planted in masses, borders and natural areas. Aster Alma Potschke makes an excellent container plant or front of the garden feature and looks great with ornamental grasses.
Professer Kippenburg Aster - The Aster Professor Kippenburg, Aster novae-angliae, has beautiful vivid purple daisy-like flowers that cover the plant. Aster Professor Kippenburg does require full sun, but can take some afternoon shade, in a moderate soil range with good drainage that does not become extremely dry during the summer. Aster Professor Kippenburgs make an excellent container plant or front of the garden feature and looks great with ornamental grasses.
Purple Dome Aster - The Aster Purple Dome, Aster novae-angliae, has beautiful vivid purple daisy-like flowers that cover the plant. Aster Purple Dome does require full sun, but can take some afternoon shade, in a moderate soil range with good drainage that does not become extremely dry during the summer. Aster Purple Dome makes an excellent container plant or front of the garden feature and looks great with ornamental grasses.
Woods Blue Aster - The Aster Woods Blue, Aster x dumosus, is a lavender blue daisy-like flower blooming from August through September. With its perfectly clean, compact, dark green, disease resistant and rust free foliage. Aster Woods Blue makes an excellent container plant or front of the garden feature and looks great with ornamental grasses. Woods Blue is attractive to bees, butterflies and birds and looks beautiful all season long.
Woods Pink Aster - The Aster Woods Pink, Aster x dumosus, has clear pink flowers with gold centers and daisy-like flowers blooming August through September. With its perfectly clean, compact, dark green, disease resistant and rust free foliage. Aster Woods Pink makes an excellent container plant or front of the garden feature and looks great with ornamental grasses. Woods Pink is attractive to bees, butterflies and birds and looks beautiful all season long.
Woods Purple Aster - The Aster µWoods Purple¦, Aster x dumosus, is a purple daisy-like flower blooming August through September. With its perfectly clean, compact, dark green, disease resistant and rust free foliage. Aster Woods Purple makes an excellent container plant or front of the garden feature and looks great with ornamental grasses. Woods Purple is attractive to bees, butterflies and birds and looks beautiful all season long.
Sapphire Aster - The Aster Sapphire, Aster x dumosus, a Proven Winners selection, has large, fluffy, lilac blue flowers with yellow centers blooming August through September. With its perfectly clean, compact, dark green, disease resistant and rust free foliage. Aster Sapphire makes an excellent container plant or in front of the garden feature and looks great with ornamental grasses. Sapphire is attractive to bees, butterflies and birds and looks beautiful all season long.
Asters come in a variety of beautiful colors - there are pinks, blues, white and there are many varieties of each color. On many country roadsides you can see natures' talent in a colorful display of a variety of naturally beautiful Asters.
Fall asters bloom in the fall - as the name implies - and they come in a variety of sizes and colors. The short varieties can be used as border flowers and around edges while the tall varieties can be used as the impressive background for other plants and flowers or against your house or garage to give added beauty and elegance in those areas.
Plant your Asters in full sun, as they prefer, but some will bloom brightly in partial sun. Asters grow rather rapidly so you will need to stake the tall varieties and you should pinch your plants back in the early summer to reduce the need for stakes. Pinching will also give your plants stronger branches and produce more flowers for you to enjoy.
Divide your big plant clumps in the spring of each year to make more and more, as well as stronger plants for the next season.
Aster Alma Potschke - Also known as the Aster novae-angliae, displays a beautiful bright neon rose pink daisy-like flower that are about quarter-sized. The flowers blooms in early fall to frost. It is a major attractor to butterflies and bees. µAlma Potschke¦ is best planted in masses, borders and natural areas. Aster Alma Potschke makes an excellent container plant or front of the garden feature and looks great with ornamental grasses.
Professer Kippenburg Aster - The Aster Professor Kippenburg, Aster novae-angliae, has beautiful vivid purple daisy-like flowers that cover the plant. Aster Professor Kippenburg does require full sun, but can take some afternoon shade, in a moderate soil range with good drainage that does not become extremely dry during the summer. Aster Professor Kippenburgs make an excellent container plant or front of the garden feature and looks great with ornamental grasses.
Purple Dome Aster - The Aster Purple Dome, Aster novae-angliae, has beautiful vivid purple daisy-like flowers that cover the plant. Aster Purple Dome does require full sun, but can take some afternoon shade, in a moderate soil range with good drainage that does not become extremely dry during the summer. Aster Purple Dome makes an excellent container plant or front of the garden feature and looks great with ornamental grasses.
Woods Blue Aster - The Aster Woods Blue, Aster x dumosus, is a lavender blue daisy-like flower blooming from August through September. With its perfectly clean, compact, dark green, disease resistant and rust free foliage. Aster Woods Blue makes an excellent container plant or front of the garden feature and looks great with ornamental grasses. Woods Blue is attractive to bees, butterflies and birds and looks beautiful all season long.
Woods Pink Aster - The Aster Woods Pink, Aster x dumosus, has clear pink flowers with gold centers and daisy-like flowers blooming August through September. With its perfectly clean, compact, dark green, disease resistant and rust free foliage. Aster Woods Pink makes an excellent container plant or front of the garden feature and looks great with ornamental grasses. Woods Pink is attractive to bees, butterflies and birds and looks beautiful all season long.
Woods Purple Aster - The Aster µWoods Purple¦, Aster x dumosus, is a purple daisy-like flower blooming August through September. With its perfectly clean, compact, dark green, disease resistant and rust free foliage. Aster Woods Purple makes an excellent container plant or front of the garden feature and looks great with ornamental grasses. Woods Purple is attractive to bees, butterflies and birds and looks beautiful all season long.
Sapphire Aster - The Aster Sapphire, Aster x dumosus, a Proven Winners selection, has large, fluffy, lilac blue flowers with yellow centers blooming August through September. With its perfectly clean, compact, dark green, disease resistant and rust free foliage. Aster Sapphire makes an excellent container plant or in front of the garden feature and looks great with ornamental grasses. Sapphire is attractive to bees, butterflies and birds and looks beautiful all season long.
The Asian Beetle
Brought here from Asia about 15 years ago, the Asian Lady Beetle closely resemble the lady bugs that we are used to seeing. They were brought here to help control aphids and I guess they decided to stay here in the Land of the Free. They do not spread disease and they do not bite, they just give a little irritating pinch to your skin.
During the Summer the Asian Lady Beetles usually do not pose a problem (maybe the aphids think they are a problem). When winter arrives, they like to move into your home and take up residence.
How To Get Rid Of Asian Lady Beetle - The easiest way is to vacuum them up by turning off the lights in the room and then turning on one back on. When they gather around the light, you can use your vacuum to suck them up.
When you get an Asian lady beetle on you, do not smash it because they give off a bad odor and they are filled with a fluid that can cause stains.
During the Summer the Asian Lady Beetles usually do not pose a problem (maybe the aphids think they are a problem). When winter arrives, they like to move into your home and take up residence.
How To Get Rid Of Asian Lady Beetle - The easiest way is to vacuum them up by turning off the lights in the room and then turning on one back on. When they gather around the light, you can use your vacuum to suck them up.
When you get an Asian lady beetle on you, do not smash it because they give off a bad odor and they are filled with a fluid that can cause stains.
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