You might feel your rose gardening ventures are thwarted at every step - what with the hard winters wreaking havoc on the tender roses. Then the strong summer heat with the blistering sun and monsoon rains lashing down on them, you might wonder why you bother at all. Well, there is more bad news.
Rose Gardening Fungus - This white, powdery mildew is deposited on the top and bottom of leaves and stems. It corrodes the growth of the plant and ultimately kills the flowers and stems.
Rose Garden Rust - This is an orange powder which appears on the underside of leaves and has the same detrimental effects as rose gardening fungus.
Rose Garden Black Spots - As the name suggests, these appear as tiny black spots on the leaves and the stems of your rose plants. If you ignore these, they just might destroy your rose garden in no time at all.
Rose Mosaic Disease - This appears like an intricate yellow-green mosaic pattern and is amongst the most deadly rose viruses that can affect your plants. Apparently, there is no viable treatment for this disease.
If you are aware of these pitfalls then you are also armed with valuable knowledge. There are several solutions and remedies for such rose gardening problems.
The first step is to know the problems. If you are aware of the possible issues then you can also take preventive steps to solve the problems. So take heart, read more articles like this one, and your rose garden will never face any pitfalls.
Monday 14 December 2009
Teeth Whitening Costs and Effects
Teeth Whitening Costs and EffectsEvery one wants to smile but their yellow teeth do not allow them. So they consider methods which might whiten their teeth fast and without any pain.
Bleach-based or non-bleach based are the 2 basic types of teeth whitening measures. See which of the whitening procedures best suit you and your pocket.
The cheapest possible option is to use teeth whitening toothpastes. These contain polishing agents that help remove everyday, light stains which are also known as surface stains.
They don’t have bleach and are not as powerful or as expensive as hydrogen peroxide based teeth whitening
products.
The latter is a bleaching chemical that helps lighten surface stains along with more stubborn, inner stains on the enamel.
Such hydrogen peroxide based whitening products are applied orally, with a brush to the teeth enamel.
Such products are available in 2 forms - the first is gel which is applied for a restricted number
of days till you can see the desired effect on your teeth. The results of the gel normally last for a few months after which, your teeth will begin to yellow and stain as before.
Of course, you may use natural teeth whitening remedies to continue the effect of this gel for a slightly longer period of time. Gels usually don’t cost more than $20 or so but they must be applied at least twice a day.
Teeth whitening strips are another option costing about $50 and containing peroxide. You may also consider the more expensive and more permanent procedures like in-office whitening and tray- based whitening.
Bleach-based or non-bleach based are the 2 basic types of teeth whitening measures. See which of the whitening procedures best suit you and your pocket.
The cheapest possible option is to use teeth whitening toothpastes. These contain polishing agents that help remove everyday, light stains which are also known as surface stains.
They don’t have bleach and are not as powerful or as expensive as hydrogen peroxide based teeth whitening
products.
The latter is a bleaching chemical that helps lighten surface stains along with more stubborn, inner stains on the enamel.
Such hydrogen peroxide based whitening products are applied orally, with a brush to the teeth enamel.
Such products are available in 2 forms - the first is gel which is applied for a restricted number
of days till you can see the desired effect on your teeth. The results of the gel normally last for a few months after which, your teeth will begin to yellow and stain as before.
Of course, you may use natural teeth whitening remedies to continue the effect of this gel for a slightly longer period of time. Gels usually don’t cost more than $20 or so but they must be applied at least twice a day.
Teeth whitening strips are another option costing about $50 and containing peroxide. You may also consider the more expensive and more permanent procedures like in-office whitening and tray- based whitening.
Puppy Training Tips - Rewarding With Food
One of the most used puppy training tips is the use of food for encouraging and rewarding your puppy when they do something right, or in an attempt to get them to do what you want them to.
Having said that, not all puppy trainers agree as to whether you should teach new commands to your puppy with the aid of tasty tidbits. The underlying thought is that your dog then obeys for the food and not because it wants to obey you. My opinion is that the dog listens to you because this results in something positive.
Puppy training is all about teaching good habits and breaking and ignoring bad ones. Using food certainly encourages a puppy (and grown dogs as well) to repeat a habit, because it remembers the treat at the end of it.
Whether that good feeling comes from a hug or a dog biscuit does not really matter. However, a dog biscuit or a piece of cheese cannot take the place of contact with you. In addition to the tasty morsel, a cuddle or a friendly word is also necessary. You can phase out the giving of tidbits during training without any problem as soon as your dog knows the commands.
Not all dog sweets and biscuits are suitable for training sessions, however. Biscuits that require a lot of chewing by your dog are not very convenient, nor are large treats. Small pieces of brown bread, either fresh or dried, pieces of cheese, small dog biscuits, and small doggie sweets are, however, very suitable.
Having said that, not all puppy trainers agree as to whether you should teach new commands to your puppy with the aid of tasty tidbits. The underlying thought is that your dog then obeys for the food and not because it wants to obey you. My opinion is that the dog listens to you because this results in something positive.
Puppy training is all about teaching good habits and breaking and ignoring bad ones. Using food certainly encourages a puppy (and grown dogs as well) to repeat a habit, because it remembers the treat at the end of it.
Whether that good feeling comes from a hug or a dog biscuit does not really matter. However, a dog biscuit or a piece of cheese cannot take the place of contact with you. In addition to the tasty morsel, a cuddle or a friendly word is also necessary. You can phase out the giving of tidbits during training without any problem as soon as your dog knows the commands.
Not all dog sweets and biscuits are suitable for training sessions, however. Biscuits that require a lot of chewing by your dog are not very convenient, nor are large treats. Small pieces of brown bread, either fresh or dried, pieces of cheese, small dog biscuits, and small doggie sweets are, however, very suitable.
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