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Trimming a hibiscus in the summer is something that is traditionally done before the weather starts getting colder. Trim a hibiscus in the summer with help from an experienced gardening expert in this free video clip.
After the initial spring flush of flowers dies down and you need some bright color to decorate your landscape, an easy, summer-blooming flower like "Victoria" summer phlox (Phlox paniculata "Victoria") can provide just the right touch. Named a "Texas Superstar" by Texas A&M University, this perennial flower can overwinter in much of the United States, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds while in bloom.
Like many herbs that originated in the Mediterranean, summer savory (Satureja hortensis) thrives in full sun and warm temperatures. It doesn't tolerate frost and goes to seed at the end of the growing season. Both characteristics define it as an annual. Fortunately, it is easy to propagate from seed and thrives with minimal care.
Summer scarves are a great way to make a distinct impression during the summer. Wear summer scarves with help from the Vice President of Chic Little Devil Style House in this free video clip.
Not all types of material are going to be acceptable for use in summer clothing. Find out about the best material for summer clothes with help from the founder of the San Antonio Fashion and Design Incubator in this free video clip.
Transplanting strawberries in the summer is easy, so long as you know which steps you need to be following for the best results. Transplant strawberries in the summer with help from the founder of Gardenerd.com in this free video clip.
A good jacket is an essential piece in everybody's wardrobe. Find out about great summer jacket styles with help from a New York-based fashion stylist in this free video clip.
The best summer coats will all certainly share a few key qualities. Learn about the best summer coats with help from a former print model and respected fashion expert in this free video clip.
One of the best parts about the summertime is that corn is finally in season. Learn about the things you can do with summer corn and find out about a few key recipes with help from an award-winning raw food chef in this free video clip.
Summer Wine ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Seward’) is a deciduous flowering shrub hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 to 8. This particular cultivar grows to a mature height approximately 4 to 6 feet high. Depending on the climate, it blooms in spring or early summer. Prune Summer Wine ninebark to control growth and to encourage a fuller, more prolific flowering shrub.
Heat tends to make the lettuce bolt to seed really quickly. Find out how to raise lettuce in summer with help from the founder of Gardenerd in this free video clip.
Eligibility for unemployment insurance benefits is determined at the state level. The benefits are based on guidelines established by federal law and administered by individual states. Some states, such as California, have continually offered benefits to adjunct faculty. Other states determine adjunct faculty have “reasonable assurance” of continued employment since some adjunct faculty have letters stating colleges plan to rehire the adjunct employee for the following term. Each state may interpret “reasonable assurance” of employment in different ways.
Summer is the peak bloom time for many roses. However, summer’s warm and humid conditions encourage fungi development, such as powdery mildew and blight, on prized rose plants. One control option is a lime sulfur spray. Widely available and effective during the growing season, it controls pests on roses and other plants in your garden.
Homegrown raspberries can provide quarts of delicious fruit for eating fresh or baking. By growing your own summer-bearing raspberries, which produce fruit during mid to late summer, you can be eating berries right when you pick them. Before any harvest comes the maintenance involved with tending your own raspberry plants. Luckily you can care for summer-bearing raspberries with little effort as long as they have fertile soil and annual pruning.
Summer scarves, worn more for decorative effect than for warmth, should be light, lacy and delicate. That doesn't mean they should be time-consuming or complicated to knit at home. Choose a light cotton yarn in a summery shade and use large knitting needles for a fast, simple, knitting project.
With the onset of heat during the summer season, some farmers are busy preventing their crops from withering, ensuring a high level of production on their farms. For others, it might be harvesting season. Summertime provides no shortage of challenges; however, it greatly varies based on location and which crop the farmer is growing.
Knitted shirts can be more comfortable than shirts made of woven fabric because of the soft, stretchy qualities of knitted fabric. Knitting your own shirt means getting a custom fit garment in just the right color. Knits worn in the summer need to be chosen carefully so the wearer does not overheat.
The hot, dry Texas summer provide the prime conditions for weeds to grow and overwhelm a yard. Hot, dry conditions thin out the turf grass so weeds receive light and compete for control. Lush turf grass is an excellent defense against Texas summer weeds. It shades emerging weeds and starves them of the light they need to grow. Pre-emergent herbicide, proper watering and monthly fertilization are the best strategies to keep Texas summer weeds at bay.
Bougainvillea plants are popular for their dense foliage and colorful blossoms. Gardeners prize these plants for their ability to survive hot, dry summer temperatures. Unfortunately, bougainvilleas are prone to pest problems that cause them to lose their leaves even in the summer. Problems such as improper watering, leaf spot, aphids and bougainvillea loopers cause defoliation. Identification of the cause of the leaf loss can help you provide treatment.
The best time to dethatch and overseed you lawn depends on the type of grass you are growing. Lawns should be dethatched when their grass blades are actively growing. Therefore, cool-season grass types are typically dethatched and overseeded in the spring or fall. Warm-season grass varieties are dethatched and overseeded in the late fall to early summer. Knowing when to dethatch and overseed your lawn raises your success rate for undamaged healthy grass.
Ants are worse in the summer because the warm weather presents a suitable working environment. Most insects leave their home when atmosphere temperatures reach a minimal 45 degree Fahrenheit. Every ant is responsible for a single job so when temperatures rise, it is sure to get to work.
Color analysis refers to dressing according to colors that complement your hair, eye and skin tones. The art of color analysis was made popular by Carole Jackson's 1979 book "Color Me Beautiful." Shopping according to your specific color palette brings out the best of your characteristics. There are 12 different seasonal color palettes; if you are a soft summer, your palette is the blend of warmth of late summer and coolness of early autumn.
Sweltering in your office or home in the hot summer months is never fun; luckily, it's not something you have to endure. Each year, people in countries all over the world seek an escape from the summer heat and actively search for ways to keep cool. Avoiding overheating in the summer can involve leaving town, but you can find simpler ways to escape the heat right where you are.
Summer camp is a common activity for children during the summer months when they are away from school and have some extra time. According to the American Camp Association, there are approximately 7,000 overnight camps in the U.S. each year, providing children with learning programs outside of school. Attendees learn a variety of outdoor living skills at summer camp, which are not taught in classrooms. Children should come to camp equipped with the proper gear to ensure that they can make the most of their time at camp.
Summer holidays are an ideal time to catch up with family and friends while enjoying a barbecue or water fun. When the kids are out of school, don't keep them idle over the summer holidays. Plan ahead to prepare activities that will keep them engaged and allow them to appreciate their extended break. From crafts projects to day field trips and outdoor events, the nice summer weather is an optimal time to get the kids off the couch and up and moving.
Bloating in the summertime does not make putting on that teeny bikini any less intimidating. Bloating can be caused by heat, dehydration or poor eating--such as indulging while on a summer vacation. Getting rid of that bloat can get you back to feeling confident in the hot summertime months and push you a little closer to donning your favorite bathing suit for the season.
As the last days of spring slip away, people in the Northern Hemisphere await the return of summer's long days and warmer weather. These characteristics of a typical summer day are the result of Earth's rotation around the sun. The complex interactions of Earth and sun are key to understanding what causes the changes of the seasons.
Emmeline Pankhurst Day on July 14 may not be the best-known English summer holiday, but it is a day to honor the English activist who led the fight for women's right to vote in the early part of the 20th century. Britain's summer calendar is marked with other holidays unique to the island nation, some dating back centuries. Colorful holidays and days-long annual events make English summers a festive time.
Hostas, flowering perennials with ornamental foliage, take to a new site any time in the growing season. But when you transplant them in the summer, provide them with consistent water to keep the soil moist for healthy root establishment. Use as a guideline the fact that in their growing season, which runs spring through fall, hostas need 50 to 60 inches of water from a combination of rain and irrigation, with most of it provided in the hot summer months.
Summer camp is often associated with making new friends, being away from home for the first time, and bringing home nature-inspired crafts. However, a number of camps designed for teens provide academic instruction even when school isn't in session. You can even find a summer camp based on your teen's educational strengths and interests.
Atlanta, Georgia, is the Southeast's largest urban area with dozens of events during the hot summer months. Music venues, city walks and amusement parks cater to events featuring music, arts and crafts and food. Zoo Atlanta and the Georgia Aquarium host special events throughout the summer time that are suited for school children on summer vacation and vacationing families.
Barrie is a large city that is situated on Lake Ontario's waterfront, and it provides a lot of fun activities for families all summer long. There are many parks that offer exciting biking and hiking trails, and playgrounds with every thrilling apparatus imaginable. There are clean and relaxing picnic areas and places to just run around and have fun, but there are also some amazing water parks that will keep families busy throughout the entire summer.
Summer camps are a time-honored tradition in American culture. Whether they be day camps, overnight camps, or summer-long camps, summer camps provide the opportunity for kids of all ages to enjoy a special environment featuring a wide range of activities. Some summer camps are specific to certain sports or academia, and others are merely recreational. While camps are located all over the United States, many of each variety, including the ones listed here, can be found in Pennsylvania.
Summer is the time to get out of the house, enjoy the great outdoors and shake off the lethargy of winter. The heat of the day can sometimes keep people close to the air-conditioning, but if you apply sunscreen or wear protective clothing like a hat, you can have a great time reveling in the sunshine. The list of things to do during the summer is almost endless, but a few classic stand-bys will serve you well in your efforts to enjoy the season.
Are you planning to send your kids off to summer camp this year? Summer is just around the bend. What type of research have you done to make your decision on which camp to use? This information may help you decide which camp is the right one for your children.
The Summer Solstice is magical. Falling around June 21, the Summer Solstice marks when the sun is at its strongest and nature is at her peak. With all these powers joining together, this day is a classic time for magic of all kinds. One of the most popular elements of this day's celebrations is the fire purification. This spell can be performed in a large group (coven) or even on one's own.
The Summer Solstice, called Midsummer in Medieval times, is the day on which the sun's power is strongest. It typically occurs on or around June 21 and is designated as the first official day of summer. On the Summer Solstice, the sun is at its highest in the sky. This will be the longest day of the year as well as the shortest night. Pagans often celebrate the Summer Solstice with rituals and special activities.
You have been invited to attend the most incredible sunrise wedding, the nuptials of Heaven and Earth. God, the Sun King, has asked the Goddess, Mother Earth, to take his hand in holy matrimony. This is the way the Druids view daybreak on the Summer Solstice. Appropriate attire for this event is a white robe. However, almost anything else goes.
There's nothing quite like a cook out with friends and family on a warm summer day. The smell of the burgers and brats simmering on the grill and the sounds of a rousing game of volleyball are just a couple of the best things about a summer cook out. But to make sure yours is a success, all you have to do is follow a few simple tips.
