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Hostas (Hosta spp.) are shade-loving, leafy perennials with showy foliage that grow well in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 through 9. They are a favorite selection for gardens with moist, shady areas where other plants may have trouble growing. They have an incredible variety of leaf types. Colors include dusty blue, dark green, chartreuse, bright yellow and white. Two or more colors may be displayed on the same leaf. Two-toned leaves usually display a leaf edge in one color and the center in another color, but some varieties are mottled. Leaf textures may be thin and flat…
Tapeworms have an incubation period of about one to two months. Find out about two great ways to prevent beef tapeworm infestation in beef-eating humans with help from a naturopathic doctor in this free video clip.
Decorating a box to look like a monster is a really great opportunity to unleash the monsters within your own imagination. Decorate a box to look like a monster with help from an expert with an extensive background in drawing, including a college education at Columbia in Chicago in this free video clip.
Just because photos are made up of still images doesn't mean it can't look like they are moving. Make photos look like they are moving with help from a photography expert in this free video clip.
Putting up your long hair to look like a bob requires only the careful application of the right technique. Put up long hair to look like a bob with help from an experienced hair stylist in this free video clip.
Because animals infected with ringworm constantly release spores into their environment, a ringworm infection isn't one of the easiest conditions to eradicate. Disinfection with appropriate products and treatment of infected dogs is necessary to kill this fungus in dog pens. Failure to properly decontaminate the dog's living quarters may result in the ringworm fungus remaining infectious for 18 months or more, according to Mar Vista Animal Medical Center
A dimly lit cave makes the ideal venue for a creepy Halloween party. If you're looking to give your home better atmosphere for the ghoulish holiday, it's also a fairly simple and economical approach to party decor. Once you have the basic cave walls in place, you can get really creative, hanging bats, spider webs or even skeletons to haunt your cave.
Contrary to what its common name suggests, ringworm refers not to a worm, but to a fungal spore that infects the hair and skin of cats, and can be transmitted to humans. Ringworm, the most common dermatological disease in cats, is highly contagious, but not life-threatening. Kittens, senior cats and long-haired cats are more susceptible to ringworm infections, also known as dermatophytosis.
The PS-220 Parasitic Suppressor Kit is used in the Heathkit SB-220, SB-221 and HL-2200 amplifiers to eliminate parasitic oscillations. These oscillations can have a detrimental effect on the bandswitch and capacitors of the amplifier. The PS-220 kit is designed to stabilize the overall performance of your amplifier. Installation of the suppressor kit requires considerable attention to detail, but is fairly simple for the electronics aficionado or a musician who knows his way around an amp.
Transforming a wood wall to stone on a mansion home is a project you can do with stone veneer sections. These stones are flat, lighter in weight than a full-sized stone, and adhere to the wall of a house using a process similar to applying brick veneer. Adding stone over wood can increase the value of a home and creates an appealing appearance that is easier to maintain than wood.
Numerous types of roofing systems exist that offer different practical and aesthetic value. Wood roofing looks and works differently than does standing seam-metal roofing. You can make your wood roofing resemble a standing seam, but it requires special considerations. Although it can be done, it may not be a good idea.
Earthworms are vital to lawn health. Their feeding activities aerate the soil, helping to alleviate compaction and allowing more air and soil to reach the roots of the turf. Spring, however, can be a difficult time in the delicate balance between homeowner and worm. This is the time of year when worms are most active in the topmost layer of soil. Often worms come to the surface when the earth below a lawn is saturated with water. When they surface, worms leave castings behind them that harden and create bumps on the lawn.
Stainless steel appliances are popular with kitchen decorators looking to create contemporary spaces. But purchasing a new stove to replace one that still works just to achieve a stainless steel look isn't something that fits in most buyer's budgets. If you love this look but have a tight hold on your wallet, you can still get the stainless steel finish you desire without a total replacement.
Designing an interesting monochromatic room is more than just using a combination of related colors. Texture provides visual interest without disrupting the soothing color combination used in the room. While the bold statement of a shag rug or the soft sheen of raw silk curtains add interest to the room, sometimes you may want more texture than fabrics can provide. For example, adding faux-painted bricks to an accent wall -- without adding the strong brick colors -- raises the level of a room's subtle sophistication.
Concrete floors aren't visually appealing. However, instead of ripping out your concrete and putting in stone or something else fancier, you can polish and stain the concrete. You can make concrete look like stone with a little bit of effort. You can hire a professional to help you with this project, but it's possible to do it yourself if you have access to a concrete grinder.
The Autococker Trilogy Pro is a paintball gun manufactured by WGP. Like most other professional paintball guns, the Autococker Trilogy Pro's settings can be adjusted. One of the settings that you can adjust is the gun's velocity, which is the rate at which it fires. You can adjust the velocity on a WGP Autococker Trilogy Pro by following a specific procedure.
The Miniclip site allows you to play a variety of online games for free. To begin playing a game, click on the icon of the game. Computer hackers can attach parasites to games that you click on. Once clicked, the parasite program is installed on your computer without your consent, and may expose your personal data to the hackers. Microsoft offers a free anti-virus tool called Microsoft Safety Scanner that is capable of automatically detecting, quarantining and removing a Miniclip parasite.
Maples are known for their breathtaking foliage and their ability to produce the raw materials for pancake syrup. They are also regularly home to leaf parasites that cause disfiguring scars on leaf surfaces. Galls are the most common leaf problems of maples, but maples can also harbor aphids and scale insects. Aphids and scale insects are simple to eliminate.
In the early 1980s, rappers cultivated an enduring iconic image that the media and public would associate with their music several years later. M.C. Hammer was among the first to embrace what would later be called the, "old school" rapper look. Today, in 2011, the dress and appearance of modern rappers has more variety. Some critics attribute the prevalence of certain clothing adjustments, like wearing one's pants below the rear, to the rapper style. And even though the crotch of classic "old school" rapper pants fell lower than previous costumes, the original pants completely covered the rear, making them socially…
Hookworms are parasites that can infest cats, dogs and even humans. These parasites have hooks that help them attach to their hosts and feed on them. Your pet can get infected with hookworms by eating larvae-infested soil or feces. Another way for your pet to pick up the infection is by eating other animals, such as mice, that have a hookworm infection. One way to avoid exposure to hookworm infection is to bleach your lawn. The bleach removes the hookworm eggs' outer coatings, so that they get exposed and die.
Plant parasites are an extremely challenging and troublesome pest to gardeners. They are so small that they are almost invisible without a microscope, which makes them difficult to detect. The symptoms are similar to other common conditions, such as over watering, under watering and poor soil conditions. To diagnose the parasites, you need to take a soil sample to a laboratory. The most common of these parasites are nematodes. Avoid getting nematodes by buying plants from reputable distributors, examining the soil with a magnifying glass before planting, and keeping the soil in optimal condition.
Many organisms feast on your carefully nurtured cabbages. These include butterfly and moth caterpillars, aphids, slugs and snails. Gardeners can fight back with a range of chemical preparations, natural remedies and biological solutions. Cabbages come in a number of varieties including green, red and Savoy. All have parasite problems. Discourage parasites by keeping your cabbage patch tidy and free of weeds and rotting vegetation.
For a celestial-themed bedroom, a star-covered wall is a must. You can make a bedroom wall look like the night skies with just a few tweaks. This is a cute idea for a child's bedroom and would work well with space-themed decorations or a sun-and-moon theme. An accent wall full of stars is part of a magical bedroom that is perfect for dreaming.
Dress your bedroom or your child's room with mystical stars that emit a soft glow at night. Additional stars work well with all sorts of themes such as a jungle theme, space theme and even a romantic bedroom. You can also paint the walls blue with clouds first to create a day time sky and then add the stars on later. Glow paint looks translucent during the day, so you can easily create both a day time and night time look in the room.
Creating a parchment effect on interior walls is suitable for any room in the house, from bedrooms and living rooms to libraries and studies. It creates a warm, welcoming, homey effect, and complements a range of accessories and decor, from vintage elegance with antique accessories to stylish modern decor with funky accessories. Split the walls into lower and upper halves and combine a parchment effect with wallpaper, use it on all four walls or to create an interesting and textured accent wall.
The tomato fruitworm larvae are small, white caterpillars with a black head that grow inside the fruit, entering at the ends of the stems and eating their way through the tomato. Other parasitic worms, such as the hornworm, feed on the leaves and stems causing major damage. Prevent parasite problems by controlling weeds, maintaining healthy soil and planting companion plants.
Hookworms can infect your dogs and cats, requiring veterinary treatment. So if your pet spends a lot of time in your yard, you’ll want to make sure that the outdoor space is free of hookworms. This will take considerable time and effort, but will ensure the parasites don’t make themselves at home in Fluffy or Fido.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 576 million to 740 million people around the world are infected with hookworms. Hookworm eggs are passed through the intestinal tract via feces that then contaminates soil. The eggs hatch in the soil and release larvae that penetrate the skin of pets and humans. A hookworm infection requires treatment to rid the body of the parasites. The contaminated soil also requires treatment to kill all the eggs and prevent reinfestation.
Halloween is a great time to decorate your home with scary photos. But you don’t have to purchase expensive premade images to achieve great Halloween decor. You can turn your family and friends into spooky film characters using photo editing software, such as Adobe Photoshop.
Adding a rip to a digital photo or poster contributes to the illusion that the image exists in the physical world. Rips and tears, when used conservatively, can add a touch of realism to digital art. Creating a tear in a photograph demands professional photo editing software, such as Adobe Photoshop, GIMP or Paint.net, but the basic process for doing so remains the same across multiple platforms. Once you have an idea of how to create a rip, you can find ways to make your rips unique to the design.
The presence of fuzz balls, or pills, on a fabric's surface can make even the newest of sweaters look old and dingy. The fuzz balls are an unfortunate natural reaction to the friction that occurs against the fabric while it is being worn. The process of washing and drying the sweater can sometimes exacerbate the problem. Removing fuzz balls from your sweater to make it look like new can be done through the use of a number of household items.
Wood comes in many different colors and shades. All types of wood can be stained from a lighter color to a darker color or vice-versa. Ebony is a dark stain that gives wood a look that is darker than brown. If you have a light piece of wood and want to make it darker, you can do so with ebony stain.
Nematodes exist in almost all soils and plants. They are microscopic parasites that feed on plant cells. Most nematodes are harmless in small quantities. In fact, nematodes are sometimes used in the control of other microscopic parasites in the soil. Although damage to plants and soil is often caused by poor cultural practices, too many nematodes may cause damage that is similar to nutrient deficiencies in the soil. Yellowing of the turf as well as wilting and eventual death are symptoms of nematode infestation.
Whether it's for Halloween or a drama production, you may have need to create props that appear to be made from metal. Cardboard is one of the less expensive materials to build with and is very versatile, no matter what prop you are creating. You can easily transform your cardboard prop into something that realistically resembles metal by using a spray can of metallic paint. These paints are available in a variety of colors that includes gold, silver, copper and even shiny chrome. They all result in a very realistic-looking finish.
"Dragon Ball Z," the popular Japanese anime series, has no shortage of spiky, superhero hair styles. Among them is that of the protagonist Goku, whose black hair – or sometimes blonde hair when he turns into Super Saiyan – sticks straight up in chunky, asymmetrical spikes. The Z fighters’ look can be achieved with a generous supply of hair products and some elbow grease.
The Zoom Fluke is a soft plastic worm made by the Zoom fishing lure company that fishermen use to imitate prey fish, such as shiners. A wide variety of fish will hit the fluke bait, though most anglers use them when they are specifically looking to catch bass. The most productive way to rig a fluke, which is 4 inches in length, is on a plain fishing hook. Flukes can be fished in many of the habitats where bass are found, including under docks and trees, and through weed beds.
Use paint or underglaze to make ceramic look like wood. This can be done on a glazed ceramic figurine, pot or other item or it can be applied to bisque, which is fired but unglazed ceramic. The key to making the wood grain look realistic is to use watery paint for the wood graining, as real wood grain rarely has hard edges. The edges are usually soft, and this can be replicated by using paint or underglaze that's thinned to the consistency of watercolor paint.
If you want your new wood to look as though it has been ravaged by time, try re-creating the appearance of old, weathered barn boards. These old boards go through years of use and abuse. Cracks and gray color are just part of the old barn board's appearance. Additionally, these boards have saw marks and impact marks from tractors, animals and farmers. You can reproduce the look of an old barn board in two hours or less, depending on the size and scope of the project.
Painting a wall to make it look like the inside of a castle adds a fun touch to a child's bedroom or any room with a medieval decor. You can paint just one wall as an accent, or paint the whole room like a castle for a fanciful feel. Once your wall or walls look like a castle, you are ready to accessorize with dragons, armor and medieval furniture.
A monster box can make cleaning a room or craft area fun for kids who would normally be reluctant to pick up after themselves. Another place you can use a monstrous box is when your child is attending a monster-themed birthday party. After gift-wrapping a present, place it in the monster box as if the monster ate the gift.
Make real photos look as though a computer generated them by using a vector drawing program to create uniformly-colored shapes of the images in the photo. This approach simulates CGI because it leaves portions of the photo intact, while making other portions appear deliberately manipulated. Images with these features are characteristic of CGI. To enhance the CGI effect, use your drawing program's tools to replace a portion of your photo with a wireframe mesh whose shape matches that of the replaced portion.
Ponderosa pine trees can add beauty and function to any area in which they are cultivated, useful in erosion control, providing shade and timber and as a food source for wildlife. Just like any other tree, however, Ponderosa pine is susceptible to a range of pests that could threaten its health and life. But, by exercising a well-designed pest control program, you can avoid the problems associated with Ponderosa pine pests.
Hookworms are parasitic nematodes that live in soil, animals and humans. The eggs of hookworms will grow anywhere offering air, moisture and warm temperatures that will sustain life. Hookworm eggs will not hatch in undisturbed animal feces, but they will hatch and thrive if weather, animals or other factors manipulate the feces. Hookworms grow best in sandy, moist loam soil that's at least partially shaded. Temperatures of 68 degrees and higher are optimal for hookworms. Eliminate hookworms in soil to keep your soil and your pets healthy.
MODx Revolution is website design software that works with PHP and MySQl software. Starting sessions in MODx Revolution occurs when you initialize an object, such as the Web context. You must first initialize sessions before you may use session variables. Once sessions have been initialized, you may call session variables using the $_session command.
Movies, such as "The Lord of the Rings," and video games, such as "The Legend of Zelda" have popularized the image of forest-dwelling elves who are highly attuned to nature. If your children want to dress as elves for Halloween, you will have to give them pointed ears and long hair to help them achieve the look. Both of these items are available at most costume shops, as well as the costume that will help to complete the character.
Many amateur photographs fail when trying to capture a moving object. Often the entire image comes out blurred, and the intention of displaying movement is completely unclear. Photographers make an object look like its moving by capturing the movement in sharp detail, or by blurring the moving object against a focused background or foreground to give the impression of movement. The ability to capture a moving object is determined by the shutter speed.
Make a chair into a throne fit for a queen. A chair that glimmers with silver and gold and shines with jewels is the perfect throne for her royal highness. Incorporate the colors of Mardi Gras into a seat for the queen of your Fat Tuesday party by using emerald green gems and purple upholstery. Upholster a child-size chair in red and glue on sapphire blue gems to make a chair that is perfect for a little princess's castle-themed bedroom.
Ringworm is a fungus that often grows in warm, moist, damp areas. The fungal infection is caused by direct or indirect contact with the fungus. Ringworm is not actually a worm, but gets its name from the common red, ring-shaped sores that appear on the skin. The fungus is most commonly spread through person-to-person contact; however, it can also grow in soil, bark and grass. Ringworm in the lawn is easily transferred directly to humans and pets and indirectly when it contacts other items that are later brought into the house.
If you have a number of photos on your computer of your family or different events, you can help make them stand out from other photos by giving them a 1940s look. This will involve making the picture look old and in black and white. BeFunky is a free online website that allows you to alter the photo on your computer to create a 1940s style image. You can then save this new image on your computer to use in other applications.
A castle theme is the ideal choice if you want to transform a girl's bedroom into a magical place. By using themed wall murals, lavishly draped fabrics and well-chosen accessories, you can create a room suitable for a princess. If the girl has a favorite fairytale or character, such as Cinderella or Shrek, this can be added into the theme to create a personalized space.
