Problem: Article: Wait until the leaves are "true leaves," or fully matured. At that point, the root system will have grown too large to continue sitting in a shallow tray. You no longer have to seed starting mix, but the potting mix you do use should be light. Look for mixes that are made of part soil and part peat, part perlite. Peat moss is a non-renewable resource, so it's best to use coir dust instead, if possible. Do not use vermiculite, which may contain asbestos, even when the label doesn't say so. The pot for each plant should be at least 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter. Alternatively, you can also use a larger pot or division-free tray and space multiple lavender plants in the tray 2 inches (5 cm) apart from one another. Use a small amount of granular slow-release fertilizer that contains balanced proportions of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Dig a small hole in the fresh growing media that is about as big as the compartment the lavender presently sits in. Gently pry the lavender out of its original container and transplant it into the new hole, packing the soil around it to keep it firmly fixed in place. The plants must reach a height of 3 inches (7.6 cm) before they can be transplanted to their final location, but they should still only have a single stem. This could take anywhere from one to three months. Place your pots outdoors in partial shade or partial sun for a few hours at a time, increasing the time outdoors a little each day. Do this for about one week, just long enough for the lavender to have time to adapt to outdoor conditions. This is a process called "hardening off." Lavender plants do best when grown in full sun. Shaded areas tend to be soggier, and soggy soil can invite fungi that will destroy the plant. Chop the soil up with a trowel or digging fork to loosen it and mix in a healthy dose of compost. Compost has uneven particles, creating looser soil and making it easier for roots to stretch out. Additionally, the loose soil allows the water to flow freely. Check the soil of the pH after adding compost. The soil pH should rest between 6 and 8, and preferably between 6.5 and 7.5 for best results. If soil pH is too low, mix in agricultural lime. If it is too high, add a small amount of plant litter pine sawdust. If your area has a damp winter or spring, you need to plant your lavender on a mound. When you dig out your hole, mix gravel into the soil at the bottom, beneath the root ball. If your lavender's roots stay wet during the winter, it'll die. Dig a hole that is as deep as the container the plant currently grows in. Remove the plant from its pot, using a garden trowel to carefully slide it out, and plant the lavender into the new hole.
Summary: Make the first transplant after lavender gets several sets of leaves. Fill a larger container with well-drained potting mix. Mix a little fertilizer into the soil. Place the lavender into the prepared pot. Allow the lavender to continue growing. Expose the lavender to outdoor conditions slowly. Choose a sunny location. Prepare the garden soil. Transplant the lavender plants 12 to 24 inches (30 1/2 to 61 cm) apart.

Problem: Article: Your doctor should wrap the area when she is done with the surgery. Most likely, she will use a compression garment, hypoallergenic tape, or an elastic bandage around the area. You will need to continue this pressure for a day or two. Doing so will help to stop any bleeding and reduce your chances of bruising. Most doctors will provide you with something to use as compression on yourself post-surgery. Ask your doctor if she will be providing a compression garment or tape or if you will need to buy something appropriate. However, if the bleeding has already stopped under the skin, you do not need to apply pressure to the area, as it will not help. Press an ice pack against the site of operation during the first 48 hours after your surgery. Doing this can help to constrict blood vessels in the area, which will slow down the bleeding process and reduce your chances of bruising. Hold the ice pack against the site for 10 to 20 minutes. Do not apply the ice pack directly against your skin. Wrap it in something, like a washcloth, so that it doesn't make the area too cold. Don't leave it on for more than 15 to 20 minutes. Elevating the spot where you had your surgery done can help to relieve any strain being placed on the site, which can reduce your chances of bruising. It also helps blood not pool in that area. To elevate it, rest the part of your body on a pillow above your heart if possible. If you had surgery on your face, try extra pillows at night to lift up the top half of your body. Once you're two days past your surgery, you should switch to using heat. Heat will increase blood flow to the area, helping to remove blood that has pooled under the skin. Try a washcloth bathed in warm water or a heating pad. However, make sure to put a towel between yourself and the heating pad so that you don't make the site too warm, as you may burn yourself. Don't leave it on for more than 15 to 20 minutes at a time. After your plastic surgery you should try to rest in order to make the healing process go more quickly. Exercise can cause complications that can lead to bruising. Avoid activities that elevate your heart rate and blood pressure for one to two weeks after your surgery, such as cardio workouts. Vitamin K is a natural coagulant; having a deficiency can lead to thin blood, which can lead to bleeding. Eating foods rich in Vitamin K before and after your surgery can help decrease your chances of bruising. Green leafy vegetables, such as kale, collard greens, turnip greens, and spinach, are high in Vitamin K. You'll also find vitamin k in soybeans, carrot juice, and pumpkin.
Summary:
Apply light pressure to the site of operation. Apply a cold compress to the area during the first 48 hours. Elevate the affected area. Use heat after two days have passed. Get some rest to help speed up your recovery. Eat foods rich in vitamin K.