There are several reasons to prune spirea. These reasons include: Maintaining the height and spread of your Spirea Shrub, and to preserve an attractive shape. Removing any diseased or damaged branches and any dead growth. Encouraging a second flowering. Removing suckers and prevent the plant spreading via suckering. Some varieties of spirea produce suckers. Suckers are shoots that emerge from the roots of the plant. Suckers are eventually capable of producing independent plants of their own; suckering is one of the ways that spirea reproduces. Pinch or prune these off if you don't want your spirea to spread in your garden. The specifics of how to do this will be covered in the next section. Dead, diseased, and broken branches should be removed at any time of the year but you should only prune healthy plant growth at the right time. If you have Japanese or Bumald Spirea, prune them in early spring before the flowering season starts. Other varieties of Spirea should be pruned after the flowering has finished. For varieties of Spirea that bloom in spring, that will usually be late spring. For varieties of Spirea that bloom in summer, that will usually be late summer or fall. Pruning after flowering allows the maximum amount of time for the plant to grow fresh growth after pruning before the flowering season starts again the following year. It isn't a disaster if you delay pruning, and this won't harm the plant, but your spirea will offer less of a display in the next flowering season.
++++++++++
One-sentence summary -- Understand why you should prune spirea. Be prepared to prune some suckers. Know when to prune your specific variety of spirea. Understand why pruning after flowering can help your plant to grow.

There are as many as 50 different styles (or Palos) of flamenco. Most flamenco guitarists specialize in 1 or 2 styles rather than trying to learn them all. By watching a variety of guitarists, you can hone in on the styles you like the best. You can find free videos online of flamenco guitarists performing. Look for videos that are relatively close up, so you can pay attention to the guitarist's hands. Some classic flamenco guitarists you should search for include Sabicas, Nino Ricardo, Ramon Montoya, and Paco de Lucia. While flamenco is divided into styles rather than songs, Rumba is a flamenco style that has a song structure similar to the pop or rock musical genres. If you're familiar with that basic song structure, the Rumba style may be the easiest for you to pick up when you're just starting out. The Gypsy Kings are a group you can listen to who are well-known and are popular for their flamenco rumbas. The rhythm and meter of a style determine which beats are stressed. Each style has its own rhythm and meter that distinguishes it from all the other styles. For example, a tango has a series of 4 beats, with the stress always on the first beat. Once you've mastered the rhythm and meter of the flamenco style you want to play, you're ready to start building melodies based on common flamenco scales. The Phrygian mode will probably sound most "flamenco-like" to your ears. Sloea, tangos, and bulerias typically use the Phrygian scale. It is similar to the natural minor scale except for the lowered second note. For example, the E Minor scale is E-F#-G-A-B-C-D-E, while the E Phrygian scale is E-F-G-A-B-C-D-E. Many styles of flamenco incorporate this method. Tap your fingers on the body of the guitar as you play, either above or below the strings. Use this method to add more rhythm to your flamenco guitar playing. If you're tapping above the strings, be careful not to tap too hard or you could damage the body of your guitar. Real flamenco guitars have a tap plate on the top side of the guitar for this reason. Each flamenco style has its own rhythm, but flamenco is based on improvisation. Learn the technique and make it your own don't worry about whether you're doing it the "right way."
++++++++++
One-sentence summary -- Watch flamenco guitarists perform. Start with the Rumba style. Focus on the rhythm and meter of the different styles. Use the Phrygian mode and Major scales to improvise melodies. Add in percussive taps with golpe.

Never use cold water, ice baths, or rubbing alcohol. A fever must be brought down gradually, and these methods will reduce body temperature too rapidly and may cause additional health problems. Moreover, rubbing alcohol comes with the additional risk of alcohol poisoning, which may occur if the alcohol is absorbed through the skin. Make sure your baby is dressed in lightweight fabrics, and keep layers to a minimum. Extra layers will likely trap the excess body heat produced by your baby's fever, causing your baby to stay too warm and encouraging the fever to continue rising. If your baby starts to shiver, however, you may need to add an extra layer to prevent him or her from catching a chill. A little dampness may not cause much damage, but a thoroughly drenched garment may cause your baby to catch a chill, which will only complicate your child's illness. Shivering is a tell-tale sign that your child needs additional coverage to stay warm. Blankets make a good choice because they are easier to remove and adjust than clothing. Never use heavy-weight blankets, however, since these will only cause your infant's body temperature to increase. It is a good sign if your child is still interested in playing, but too much physical activity will only cause the body's internal temperature to continue climbing. Keep your baby indoors and relatively sedate. Preventing dehydration is an important part of fighting a fever. Infants under six months of age should only receive breast milk or formula, but you may consider supplementing this with small amounts of water, natural fruit juice, or gelatin and popsicles made with natural fruit juice to babies over six months.
++++++++++
One-sentence summary --
Bathe or sponge your child with lukewarm water. Change your baby's clothing. Remove any clothing once it becomes soaked with sweat. Cover your infant with a lightweight blanket if he or she gets cold. Decrease your baby's level of activity. Give your infant extra fluids.