Article: Most species of bamboo require consistent watering, but you should not let the bamboo roots sit for an extended period of time in excess water. Bamboo seeds and young shoots should be watered daily during mild and dry weather. After bamboo plants have been established in your yard, you should water them twice a week during mild weather and three to four times a week during hot or windy weather. Organic mulches help keep bamboo growth in check and can protect the bamboo from potential threats. Grass clippings make one of the best mulches for bamboo since they are rich in nitrogen and silica. Compost and hay can work well, too, as do many other types of organic and untreated mulch. Bamboo is a warm weather plant, so you should take extra precautions during winter to prevent the plant's roots from completely freezing. Apply an extra thick layer of mulch to protect the root systems of the mulch during freezing temperatures. If cold, harsh winds are a problem, you might need to construct a temporary barrier to shield your bamboo. If your bamboo takes on a dry look or silver color, this could be an indication of cold injury. Organic fertilizers are often recommended, and nitrogen promotes stronger, greener plant growth, so a fertilizer fairly high in nitrogen is usually best. Apply fertilizer once in the early spring and once in the summer. This schedule corresponds to the main growth seasons of bamboo. If using an organic and mild bamboo, you can apply fertilizer monthly throughout the spring, summer, and early fall. As bamboo spreads, you might need to thin it out to prevent the stalks from crowding into one another and cutting off nutrient supplies. If you want to prevent running bamboo from spreading and do not have a barrier installed that can do so, you will need to cut new shoots off at ground level as soon as they appear in areas you do not want the bamboo in. Remove old, unattractive bamboo branches once a year. Trim them back until they look neat. If you cut bamboo just above a node, it can grow back. Bamboo is resistant to most pests and diseases, so you only need to apply pesticide and fungicide after a problem develops. Some species of bamboo can fall victim to scale insects, red spider mites, and rust. Since adult bamboo is fairly hardy, however, mites are usually only a problem for new shoots. If you suspect that pests or fungi are a threat to your bamboo, quarantine new plants and spray them with a miticide or fungicide before transplanting them. Fresh shoots of bamboo can be used for food, so if you want to add it into your diet, harvest young shoots within the first couple of months. Bamboo is best when fresh, but you can also can it or freeze it for long-term food storage. Fresh bamboo has a crisp texture and sweet flavor. Bamboo is a good source of fiber and is roughly equal to the onion in terms of nutritional benefits.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Water the bamboo regularly. Spread mulch. Protect the bamboo in winter. Use a fertilizer high in nitrogen. Thin and prune the bamboo as needed. Protect the bamboo against pests and disease. Consider harvesting your bamboo.

Problem: Article: Whether you live near one another or far apart, it is still important to discuss boundaries for your relationship. This includes physical and non-physical boundaries. Don't be quick to assume your partner feels the same about any given thing as you do. Establishing boundaries can help eliminate that instinct and allow for better communication and a more healthy relationship. When setting boundaries, try not to use language like "never" or "always." These are less likely to last because they are absolute and unrealistic. Don't keep important things to yourself. Speak up, but also be willing to listen when your partner has something to say. If you establish good communication early on, it will set you up for a healthier relationship. Don't physically leave (or hang up the phone) is your discussion is not over. Walking out in the middle of a discussion will only make the problem bigger and last longer. Being in a long distance relationship can make it difficult to justify spending your rare physical time together having serious discussions about feelings or issues, but doing so is important. Since you are in college and no longer in high school, it is likely you might choose to engage in a sexual or intimate relationship with your girlfriend or boyfriend. Just make sure you are ready to discuss these important things with your partner. Just because you are in a relationship does not give automatic consent. Consent is "affirmative, voluntary, and sober." It can also be taken away at any time by either partner. Make sure both partners have always given clear consent. Both partners should consider getting tested for STDs prior to becoming intimate. One in four people under the age of 25 has a sexually transmitted disease. Practice safe sex. Especially in long distance relationships, this is very important to discuss with your partner. If you are in a monogamous relationship, then infidelity could lead to the end of that relationship. Be open with your partner about your beliefs and opinions on what constitutes cheating, and what cheating could mean for your relationship. Your lives will be hecticbetween school, work, and personal commitments, it will be easy to feel stressed out and disconnected. But when you are together, really be there with your significant other in the moment, and give them your attention. If you stay focused in the moment, even small arguments will be less likely to expand into bigger deals. Don't let an argument about what to make for dinner end up snowballing into an argument about other, bigger things. This will help build trust and loyalty with your significant other. If you and your significant other are both college students, there will have to be a good amount of give and take. Be understanding when your boyfriend or girlfriend is very busy with school or work. If you are understanding with them, they will be better able to return the favor when you get busy. If you find your schedules are especially conflicting and you are finding it harder and harder to be understanding when your plans get broken due to other commitments, try talking it out with one another and making a schedule that you can both stick to.
Summary: Set boundaries and expectations early on. Establish good communication habits. Be up-front and honest about your sexual relationship. Discuss and set "rules" regarding sexual fidelity. Be present for one another. Support one another through your successes and be there for one another when things don't go as planned. Be as understanding as possible.

Remember to follow the drying time directions on the paint packaging. Allowing each coat to dry completely before applying the next coat will potentially help to make your finished product look better and last longer. The drying time between paint coats will vary widely depending on the paint that you are using, the thickness that it is applied, and the climate it is being applied in. Keep your project in a safe place until it dries completely. This will allow it to dry completely before being disturbed. Avoid using your painted surface for anything until 100% dry. he surface properly. In order to keep your painted upholstery looking good, you will need to be careful with it and clean it gently. For example, if you spill something on it, soak as much up as possible quickly with a dry towel and then blot the surface with a damp cloth. Painted upholstery can be more sensitive to use and abuse than fabric surfaces. Be sure to avoid setting rough or sharp surfaces on the upholstery, as it could scratch your paint job. If you paint upholstery you can always repaint sections or add new coats in the future. This can give your surface a whole new life after you have used it quite a bit. Like with your original painting project, you should take the time to thoroughly clean the surface before you add additional coats in the future. This will help assure that the new coats stick to the old painted surface.
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Follow directions about drying time. properly. Fix the surface with touchup paint or additional coats.