INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Go over your lawn with your trusty lawnmower, on a lower-than-usual setting. This will thin out the existing lawn and help your new seed blend in better. Go over the entire lawn with a rake, making sure to thin out dried-out or dead grass. Plunge the tines of the broad fork into the soil, pull back slightly, and then take your broad fork out of the soil. When doing this, be careful not to disturb the structure of the soil. When aerating, you don't want to overturn the soil, just loosen it up a bit. Overturning the soil will uproot the grass and may cause the proliferation of weeds. Spread just enough to cover anywhere from 14 inch (0.6cm) to 12 inch (1.3cm) of grass. Apply the mulch lightly enough that some of the soil surface is visible through the mulch. Once the seedlings begin to grow, water less frequently, hitting 1 inch (2.5cm) per week.

SUMMARY: Mow the lawn lower than usual. Rake the existing lawn to further thin it out. Aerate the soil with a broad fork (preferable) or other aerating device. Spread compost, and then fertilizer, over the entire lawn. Pass over the lawn with a spreader several times to apply the seed. Rake in the seed, making sure to cover all spots equally. Mulch the entire area lightly using weed-free straw or hay. Water the area regularly in the beginning.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Some patches come with glue on the back, and others simply have a cloth backing. Take a close look at your patch and decide whether you may need additional materials. Decorative embroidered fabric patches are usually thick, stiff, and have what looks like plastic glue on one side. These can be used to cover ripped or discolored fabric. Transfer paper patches are prints on one side of special paper, with a non-glossy paper side. These can't hold ripped fabric together and usually the fabric underneath will show through if it's not applied to something white. Patches that have a simple cloth backing can be attached using fusible web. Patches that are meant to cover up holes or stains and are designed to blend in with fabric often come with a paper backing that is pulled off before the patch is applied. Consider custom designing your own patch if you can't find one you like. Fabrics like denim and cotton provide the best base for iron-on patches. As a general rule the fabric you choose should be at least as heavy as the patch. Look at the fabric care label to see whether it can be ironed (if not, there will be a crossed-out icon of an iron). If there's no label, try to figure out what material it's made of. Be very careful with polyester fabrics, since applying the high heat necessary for ironing on patches can burn the fabric or cause it to get discolored. Silk and other delicate fabrics are not good candidates for patches. Before you heat up the iron, lay out your jacket, sash or backpack and decide where exactly you want the patch to be placed. If this is the only patch you intend to iron on this piece, put it in a tastefully prominent position. Make the placement look intentional. If you're planning on ironing on more patches, like you would for a girl scout's sash or any other type of collection, plan ahead to make sure there will be room for additional patches. If you are using a printable paper patch, remember that letters and other asymmetrical items will appear reversed.
Summary: Figure out what type of patch you have. Examine the fabric of your clothing or accessory. Think about design and placement.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: To get the greatest benefit from the cabbage soup diet you need to be able to stick to it for the full week. This is first and foremost a question of willpower and commitment, but there are things that you can do to help give yourself the best chance. Having a clear plan for your diet, with your meals organised in advance, will help you stick to it. Organisation and planning are crucial for any weight loss programme. Any gaps in the plan or uncertainties about what you should be eating could easily lead to you slipping from the programme. Having a prominent and detailed meal plan will help you take control of the diet and track your progress. If you are dieting you will be paying close attention to what you eat, but don't forget about the calories contained in what you drink. Alcoholic drinks in particular are loaded with calories and you would be undoing all your good work if you don't cut out the alcohol while you diet. This also applies for sugary soda drinks. You might not immediately associate what you drink with your weight, but it's a crucial element that you shouldn't overlook. Drinking lots of water throughout will keep you hydrated as well as helping to control your appetite. Undertaking the diet will result in you not getting proper nutrition for a week, so you may begin to feel tired and weak. It's important that you take steps to maintain your overall health while you are dieting. One way to help you consume nutrients while sticking to the diet is to take a multivitamin tablet daily. This is a quick and easy way to help you maintain a reasonable intake of the nutrients you need to keep your body functioning well. Given the severity of the diet it is unlikely that you will have the energy to do strenuous exercise, but try to maintain a reasonable level of gentle physical activity. For example, go for a casual walk in the evening. If you feel too tired or lethargic then reconsider the diet and replace it with a more balanced approach to healthy eating and exercise. One of the elements of the diet that make it easier to stick to is its short duration. You might find it easier to stick to a severe diet for a week than a more balanced one for longer, although for long-term results a more balanced approach is far more beneficial. If you do find yourself struggling to stick to diet and the prospect of another bowl of cabbage soup is hard to take, try to stay positive. Visualise the end day getting closer all the time and tick off each mealtime with a flourish. It is an achievement to get to the end of the week so you should be proud of your willpower and commitment. Now to see lasting benefits adopt a balanced diet and take regular exercise.

SUMMARY:
Stick to the diet. Don't forget liquid calories. Maintain your health while dieting. Keep positive during the diet.