INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The closer your flowers are to each other, the less room weeds will have to grow. Some studies have shown that certain plants are very good at stifling the growth of weeds. These plants are: Walker's low catmint Golden fleece dwarf goldenrod Majestic lilyturf Thriller lady's mantle Mulch is greatly beneficial in the garden. In addition to retaining warmth and moisture and promoting good soil health, it also prevents weeds from getting the sunlight they need to grow. Instead of leaving the soil around your desirable plants bare, surround them with a thick layer (up to 4 inches or 10 cm) of coarse, light-blocking mulch. Good mulch options include rocks or pebbles, bark, shredded wood, or straw. Make sure to leave a little space around the stems of your desirable plants, since piling up mulch around the base can lead to rot. . It sounds a bit ridiculous but chickens are excellent at keeping weeds at bay. Chickens will scavenge the lawn and till the soil with their beaks as they look for food. They will eat weeds when they first start to grow and the chickens will also eat the seeds of weeds that have spread around the lawn. Chemical herbicides are not made for consumption and could harm your chickens if they ingest it. If you take eggs from your chickens, using a chemical herbicide could also impact the eggs.

SUMMARY: Plant your flowers close together. Mulch your lawn beds. Keep 2 or 3 chickens to eat your weeds Avoid using a chemical herbicide if you keep chickens.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You may already have the qualifications you need for a job in another career field. Clean up and update your resume and then take an objective look at the skills you already bring to the table. Review your skills and decide which ones could easily transfer outside of your current career field. Take your work experience into account. If you worked closely with other departments or on projects that involved things outside of your traditional responsibilities you may be able to cite those experiences as qualification. Many careers require a college degree or technical training that you may be lacking. Educational limitations can put a snag in your career planning, but there's always the option to pursue more or specialized schooling. If you have a degree, look into what other career fields may draw from your educational background. Determine if your work experience could serve in the place of education for some jobs. Decide if you would be willing to pursue additional education in order to aid in your career change. You may be unhappy in your current position because it's a bad fit for your personality. Be introspective and try to decide what types of things your personality is well suited for. If you enjoy speaking to people, that's an important element to take into account as there are many career fields that require regular interaction with coworkers, employees or customers. If you are shy, it's important to pursue work that won't take you out of your comfort area often (unless that's what you're looking for). Consider taking a personality assessment. There are many personality assessments available online and many community colleges offer free ones. These tests can help you quantify elements of your personality you may not have accounted for. People are motivated by many different things, and determining those motivations can go far in helping you choose a career field. Finding a career field that offers the types of motivation you need is a sure way to increase your professional fulfillment. Are you motivated by money? You may want to buy a home or build a better life for your family. If an increase in income is among your most important motivations that can help direct your career search. Are you motivated by a need to help others? If you find helping others fulfilling and that's a primary motivation for you, pursuing work in the non-profit sector may be best for you. Are you motivated by recognition? Many career fields fall into the category of "unsung heroes" and that may not be what you're looking for. You may want a job that gives you a bit of the spotlight, and there are career paths to pursue that can.

SUMMARY: Put together your resume. Consider your education. Take your personality into account. Decide what motivates you.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: One of the best ways to understand your sibling's actions is just to ask them directly, in a polite voice, why they're doing whatever they're doing. While their reason might not be a good excuse for annoying you, it may help you find a way to resolve the issue. For instance, if you're trying to read and your little sister is jumping on your bed or saying your name over and over, you might put down your book and say, "Why are you doing that?" In some cases, your sibling may be annoying you to get your attention. If you overreact to what they're doing, you'll be reinforcing the idea that acting out will get you to pay attention to them. Instead, you might try to include them in whatever you're doing. Sometimes, your sibling might be snappy or irritable because they're feeling nervous or scared about something. Wait until they're calm, then say something like, "Hey, I feel like something is bothering you. Do you want to talk about it?" Talking to you might make them feel better, so they might be nicer to you in the future. Sometimes, your sibling may not realize how annoying their behavior actually is. Whether something is hurting your feelings or is just really aggravating, it's important for you to calmly express how you feel. In some cases, that might be enough to get your sibling to stop what they're doing. For instance, if you're annoyed because your brother won't let you play with him, you might say something like, "It really hurts my feelings when you leave me out. How would you feel if I did that to you?" If your sibling is very young, use simple, clear language in order to help them understand the situation more easily. For example, you might say, "It makes me angry when you interrupt my homework," or "I get sad when you call me names." Keep in mind that this is definitely not a guarantee that your sibling will stop whatever they're doing. Sometimes, they might even do something on purpose just because they know it annoys you, especially if they're already mad at you. Once you've both talked about how you feel, it may be easier to resolve the issue in a way that satisfies you both. Often, you'll need to compromise, so you might have to be willing to give in a little to keep the peace. Just remind yourself that in the long run, getting along better will make everyone happier! For instance, if your sibling is bothering you because they want attention, but you need to study, meet in the middle. Tell them that if they'll leave you alone for an hour, you'll play whatever board game they want as soon as you're done, for instance. If one of your siblings constantly borrows your things without permission, you might point out a few items that they are allowed to borrow, as long as they ask first. If you decide to confront your sibling directly, it's important not to allow the situation to escalate into a big fight. If you can feel yourself getting emotional or you feel like you're losing your temper, leave the room to spend some quiet time alone. If your sibling starts to get physically aggressive, try to avoid the urge to push or hit them back. Instead, leave the room and immediately tell a parent.

SUMMARY:
Ask your sibling why they're acting that way. Tell your sibling how they're making you feel. Try to find a solution that makes you both happy. Walk away if you start to get upset or angry.