So, chill the food in the refrigerator before you load the cooler. Pack that cooler with plenty of ice, frozen juices or even frozen foods like hotdogs that will thaw en route and help keep temperatures low. And don't leave perishable foods out of the cooler for more than two hours when serving. I love spring bulbs but would rather not wait until those long, floppy leaves have rotted before I tidy up. Unfortunately, no, says Stuart Parkinson, University of Idaho extension educator.
Flower bulbs rely very heavily on their leaves to channel energy to the bulb.
This energy will be stored and used for next year's flower production. Do cut off spent flowers with a sharp knife as soon as they lose their beauty. An abrasive dust that ruptures the waxy, protective layer on the surface of insect skins, diatomaceous earth is made from the skeletons of microscopic marine organisms. Damaged insects dry out and die. If you're bothered by ants, try a light sprinkling of diatomaceous earth directly on their mounds or in their pathways, Stoltz says.