Article: Once indoors for the winter, the hibiscus will still need proper care if it is to survive the long months ahead. Gardeners are advised to look up the plant that they have and treat it accordingly rather than make general assumptions. However, if the plant tag is lost or if the plant was a gift from friends, this article will provide some tips that apply to most hibiscuses. Hibiscuses need both warmth and light to flourish indoors, but will take the warmth over the light if they must. Ideally, these plants should be placed beside a window in the toastiest possible location. Plants that spend their winters in a room with no windows or in one that has low lighting will benefit from having their own lamp. However, gardeners should take care to keep the device far enough away from the plants that it doesn't burn them. Hibiscuses kept in outbuildings will likely need a heater of some type to keep them warm enough to survive but even a tiny space heater will adequately serve this purpose. Tropical plants generally prefer for the temperature to remain above 55F (13C). However, cold tolerance does vary by species and gardeners will need to check their plant's specific needs. Direct sunlight is recommended for most hibiscus species but some can take a bit less. If the leaves on the plant begin to appear browned or scorched, it might be best to move them to a situation with less light. Water the hibiscus according to the individual varieties needs. For example: In the wintertime, Chinese Hibiscuses (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) will only need to be watered enough to keep the soil from drying out, while Mallow cultivars (Hibiscus moscheutos) will require moderate levels of moisture. Gardeners should be aware that the Mallow types do not handle drought or being overwatered very well.
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Look up care instructions for your specific variety of hibiscus. Provide the hibiscus with warmth and/or light. Keep the temperature above 55F (13C), if possible. Prevent the leaves from becoming scorched. Make sure that the soil is kept moist.
Article: When submitting your 2 weeks notice, you should write it as an actual typed and printed letter rather than an e-mail. This letter should be handed over to your boss in person. While writing an e-mail may seem easier and quicker, it is generally considered less professional and will usually be frowned upon. Do not mail your 2 weeks notice through the postal system or through your office mail system. Doing so may cause a delay, and by the time your employer gets your notice, your 2 weeks may already be halfway finished. Per standard rules for writing a formal letter, you should type the date in month-day-year format in the upper left corner of the page. The month should be spelled out, but the day and year should be in numerical format. Example: June 26, 2013 Note that you do not usually need to include a return address above the date since your address would be the same as your employer's address. You can, however, use company letterhead with the address on it if you choose to. If you are using company letterhead, you may opt to skip the inside recipient's address, as well, since this is a letter sent from within a single company. Including the address is a good idea, however, since it allows you to address the letter specifically to your boss. Include your employer's personal title and full name on the first line. Write the street address on the following line and the city, state, and zip code on the line after that. Skip a line in between the date and the inside address. Skip another line in between the inside address and the salutation that follows it. The address itself should be single-spaced, though. Your letter should open with "Dear (boss's name)." Never use a vague or general salutation like "To Whom It May Concern." Address your boss in the same way you usually do, even if that method is fairly casual. For instance, if you are on a first name basis with your boss, write "Dear Jennifer." If you are only on a professional, last name basis with your boss, stick with "Dear Ms. Smith." Skip a line after your salutation before you begin writing the body of your letter. Each body paragraph should be single-spaced, but there should be a blank line in between each separate paragraph. None of the paragraphs need to be indented. Keep your letter down to a single page at maximum. In order to maintain a friendly, positive tone, you need to offer a closing that seems a little warmer and more sincere than the usual "Regards," "Thanks," or "Sincerely." A few examples of possible closings include: Warmest possible regards Best wishes for your continued success Warmest thanks for everything through now With sincerest gratitude and warmest wishes Type your full name 4 lines below your closing and sign your name in between the closing and the typed name.
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Write a letter, not an e-mail. Type the date in the upper left corner. Consider including an inside address. Address your employer directly in the salutation. Write the body of your notice. Use a warm closing. Type and sign your name.
Article: Find a freecycle network within your area or ask friends and relatives for old unwanted items. Look for furniture made from real wood that can be refinished. Unless it is in good condition, avoid second-hand plywood, particle board, or laminate furniture. While these surfaces can be cleaned and repainted, refinishing techniques such as sanding or sawing can release airborne pollutants such as formaldehyde. Check your local newspaper or Craigslist for garage sales in or near your neighborhood. You are more likely to find things for free if you go later in the day, preferably after 12:00 p.m. Use recycled wallpaper to decoupage old lamps, vases, or furniture for free. You can also use wallpaper to line shelves or the bottoms of drawers. For example, move a bookshelf from the living room to your bedroom. Look for design inspiration in your own house. Use a painting, decorative pillow, piece of clothing, or floor rug as the basis for a new design theme or color palette in your room. Ask permission from housemates before moving anything.
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Find free things. Go to garage sales. Ask for old swatch books at the wallpaper store. Move furniture and art from other places in the house for a fun change.