Article: Some varieties of hydrangea can bloom pink or blue depending on the soil's aluminum content and acidity. Most cultivated hydrangeas of this type belong to the species Hydrangea macrophylla, but some members of this species only produce white blooms, or favor the pink or blue side too heavily for easy adjustment. Ask the previous owner of the hydrangeas to identify your hydrangea variety if you are not aware of its name. The varieties named Enziandom, Kasteln, Merritt's Supreme, Red Star, and Rose Supreme all have the ability to be grown as pink or blue blossoms, although they vary in intensity. . Most garden supply stores sell a pH test kit for measuring the pH, or acidity, of your soil. Because acidity affects the hydrangea's ability to take in aluminum, which in turn affects the flower color, you can get a rough prediction of the flower color by measuring the soil pH. As a rule of thumb, a soil pH below 5.5 will likely result in blue flowers, and a soil pH of 7 and up will likely result in pink or red flowers. The effects of soil pH levels between 5.5 and 7 are difficult to predict. They may result in blue, pink, or purple flowers, or in a blotched blue and pink pattern. To encourage a blue color during the growing season, mix 1 tbsp (15 mL) aluminum sulfate into a gallon of water. This both adds aluminum to the soil and increases the acidity (lowering pH), making it easier for the plant to use the aluminum. Once every 1014 days, Apply as much of this water as you would in a normal watering. Continue to measure the pH of the soil, and stop applying once it drops below 5.5 pH. Alternatively, you can also create blue blossoms by applying a fertilizer that is low in phosphorus and high in potassium. Look for a 25/5/30 fertilizer blend. You'll also want to avoid superphosphates and bone meal. If the hydrangea is already blue, it is hard to make it pink due to the existing presence of aluminum causing a blue color. However, you can take precautions in advance to encourage pink blooms, or you can grow your plants in a pot. Avoid planting near driveways or walls, as some concrete mixes or mortars can leach aluminum into the soil. Apply a fertilizer that contains no aluminum, but high levels of phosphorus, which inhibits aluminum uptake. Look for a fertilizer that contains a 25-10-10 blend. Consider raising the pH by adding wood ash or crushed limestone to the soil, as this also makes aluminum uptake difficult. Avoid raising the pH higher than 6.4, or the plant may develop health problems.
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Check whether your species and variety produces different colors. Test soil pH Turn blooms blue. Encourage pink blooms.
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Article: Get quick pain relief by wrapping a cloth or towel around an ice pack. Hold the wrapped pack over the part of your head that's throbbing or aching. Keep the pack on your head for 20 minutes. Reapply the ice pack throughout the day if your headache returns. Some people find that relaxing in warm water can relieve the pain of a barometric pressure headache. If you prefer, use hot water since the steam may help open your sinuses. Soak or shower for as long as it's comfortable. Let yourself relax and breathe in slowly through your nose. Once you've taken as big of a breath as you can, slowly and evenly release the breath through your nose. Repeat this or your favorite relaxation technique to manage the pain of your headache. Other relaxation techniques include: Massage Yoga Tai chi Walking or swimming Meditation or guided imagery
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Apply an ice pack to your head or neck. Take a warm bath or shower. Practice deep breathing or relaxation techniques.