Keep the base of the plant or tree clear of infected leaves that may have fallen on their own. Clear away all fallen leaves, whether they're infected or not, since beds of dead leaves trap and retain moisture, thus creating a ripe breeding ground for the disease. Be sure to rake straight up to winter's first snow, or even after if needed; the disease may survive the cold weather and reinfect the plant or tree when spring comes. It's best to prune from the bottom up. Lower leaves are more likely to be infected with black spot disease, so you'll want to start in the lower canopy. Prune back lower branches that never completely dry and leave higher ones that receive sunlight. Pruning the lower canopy is also safer you won't need to get to those high-up branches. Water the soil directly. Keep the leaves dry. Avoid overwatering. Allow soil to dry before watering again. Refrain from watering during rainy weather. Weed the soil to improve airflow. Apply a level amount of mulch around the base of the plant or tree, leaving a ring of free space between the mulch and the trunk. Prevent weeds from growing while improving the area's ability to dry more thoroughly.
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One-sentence summary -- Rake continually. Prune the lower canopy. Water your plant or tree properly. Keep the air circulating.

Q: Look for signs of proestrus, or the first period of your dog's heat cycle. During proestrus, your dog may bleed and her vulva may become swollen, but she will not accept a mate. After around 9 days, you dog will move into the second period of her heat cycle, known as estrus. During estruswhich also lasts about 9 daysyour dog will be fertile. If you think your dog might be in heat but you are not sure, bring the dog in to see the vet. The most fertile time for dogs is usually between the 10th and 14th day after the beginning of her heat cycle (proestrus). You can bring the dogs together for mating every other day until they have mated 2 or 3 times total. The ideal mating window lasts about 5-9 days. Females are generally more comfortable in new environments than males. For this reason, the bitch is usually brought to the stud. If allowed to be around other male dogs, she may become pregnant with their puppies instead. After mating her with your chosen male, keep her in a restricted area away from all other male dogs. Signs of pregnancy in your husky can include increased appetite, weight gain, and enlarged nipples. You may be able to spot them as early as 3 weeks after breeding. After about 28 days, you can bring your dog to the vet to have the pregnancy confirmed. Your vet will use ultrasound, palpitations, or X-rays to diagnose a pregnancy. Sometimes dogs will show these symptoms when they are not pregnant. Female huskies should not be bred in 2 consecutive seasons. Even if the pregnancy was not viable, wait a full heat season before trying to breed her again. A heat season usually comes about every 6 months, although it may be delayed following a pregnancy. Pregnancy is difficult on your dog's body. For her own safety and the safety of future puppies, she needs time to recover.
A: Recognize when the female dog goes into heat. Mate the dogs after the female enters the estrus portion of her cycle. Keep her away from other male dogs after mating her. Take her to the vet once she begins showing signs of pregnancy. Wait a full season after pregnancy before breeding the female again.

Article: Cutting the butter will make it easier to add it to your recipe later on. It will also make it easier to mix. Place a heat-proof bowl over a pot filled with some water. The bottom of the bowl should not be touching the water. Set the pot on the stove and set the heat to medium. If you cannot tell whether or not the sugar has dissolved, you can rub the mixture between your fingers. If the mixture feels grainy, the sugar has not finished dissolving. This pasteurizes the egg whites and kills any salmonella-causing bacteria. Be sure to use an instant-read thermometer. At this point, you can use an electric mixer or transfer it to a food processor with a whisk attachment. Use a medium-high speed. After about ten minutes, the egg whites will start to form peaks and turn stiff and foamy. Turn the speed down to medium low, and add in the vanilla and butter. If you do not like vanilla, you can substitute with 1 teaspoon of another extract, such as almond. Click here for more options. If you prefer your buttercream to be less sweet, then add a pinch of salt. Once the buttercream has achieved a smooth consistency, you can spread the buttercream over a cake or some cupcakes. You can also put it into a plastic Ziploc bag or an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
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Cut the butter into cubes and set it aside. Assemble a double-boiler and let the water begin to simmer. Add the egg whites and sugar and mix until the sugar dissolves. Let the mixture heat until it reaches 160F (72C). Remove the mixture from the double-boiler and continue mixing it until the egg whites become stiff. Reduce the speed and add the vanilla and butter. Store or serve the buttercream.