Problem: Article: Once planted, apply a layer of black mulch (3 to 6 inches (7.6 to 15.2cm)) on top of the soil around your tomato plants. You can add mulch to both gardens and pots. The mulch will keep the soil moist, but will also help control weeds and prevent ground rot. You can use commercial mulch that comes in plastic bags from a garden centre, or you can use straw. When laying the mulch on the ground, keep a 1in (2.5cm) space around the stem of your tomato plants to prevent fungal problems. Watering your tomato plants frequently and lightly can cause tomatoes to crack or the blossoms of the plants to rot. It can also allow the development of foliage disease. Soak the soil around your tomato plants every 7 to 10 days instead. When soaking your tomatoes, spray the undersides of the leaves with your hose to remove any initial spider mites that may have started to make a home. If the soil around your tomato plants is drying out before your next watering day, increase the frequency of the soaking. Tomatoes planted in pots may need to be soaked more frequently, as pots tend to dry out faster. The spray from an outdoor hose is of a high enough pressure to help keep spider mites from being able to make a home on your tomato plants. Spray your tomato plants with a hose, especially on the undersides of the leaves, on a weekly basis. This spray will help keep spider mites away and will also water your tomato plants. This method can be used on tomatoes planted in a garden and planted in pots. Be careful that the spray of water isn't too strong that it damages the tomato plants. You may want to use the nozzle and spray upwards on the plants to get the undersides of the leaves. Or, hold the leaves with your hands and turn them over before spraying them. Spider mites hate moist conditions. To help prevent spider mites on your tomato plants, ensure there is always a layer of water in the tray or saucers in which your tomato pots or containers are sitting. This water will keep the soil moist, which in turn, should help keep spider mites away. This method will only work for tomato plants in pots. However, if you put your tomato plants in a garden, you can leave buckets or pots of water in and around your plants to increase the general moisture around your tomatoes. This is especially important when the conditions are hot and dry. Tomato plants that are water-stressed are more susceptible to spider mite infestations. Cluster your potted tomatoes together on a porch or deck and place a humidifier in the middle of the cluster. Keep the humidifier going during the driest parts of the day. If your tomato plants are indoors, put the humidifier anywhere in the same room as the plants. Remember to check the reservoir of the humidifier frequently and keep it full of water.
Summary: Use black mulch to preserve soil moisture for your tomatoes. Soak your tomato plants every 7-10 days to prevent rot. Use a hose to remove spider mites from your plants. Keep a layer of water in your pot saucers to increase soil moisture. Install a humidifier close to your tomato plants to increase the moisture level.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Ducks need a house with good ventilation and plenty of space to move around. When you Build a Wood Duck House, it's important to make it spacious enough for the number of ducks you anticipate housing. Six to eight feet by four to five feet is a good, standard size for a duck house. Your duck house should have a solid floor (vinyl tile works well). They can lay on the ground, but having this solid flooring prevents predators from burrowing into their coop. Keep 1 to 2 inch gaps between the planks for ventilation, and make sure that the coop is at least 3 feet tall. Because ducks spend a lot of time in water and exhale a lot of moisture when they breathe, proper ventilation is essential to preventing frostbite in the winter and mold/mildew growth in the summer. The ducks can get infections if they are laying in urine or feces, so try to keep the coop floor clean. Covering the floor with some absorbent materials can help keep it dry and make it easier to clean. Try covering the coop floor with sand, straw, or pine shavings to give the ducks a soft, clean space to lay down. It's important to provide them a space where they can lay down and keep their abdomens dry.

SUMMARY: Build a coop. Build the coop with wood planks. Keep the coop floor dry.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Black offers the most flexibility in an outfit containing sequin. You can easily make a simple pair of black sequin leggings or skinny pants into a look that's casual or dressy, depending on what you wear them with. Make sure your leggings or pants are form-fitting without being too tight, and that they come down to your ankles or slightly above them. Avoid wearing leggings or pants that are too long because they will bunch up at the bottom. Gold or rainbow sequins tend to be worn most for holiday parties or extremely fancy, red-carpet type events. A nice thing about choosing sequin pants over a dress for the holidays is you'll keep your legs warmer. Choose form-fitting or loose, flowing gold or rainbow sequin pants according to your preference, and pair them with a plain black blouse or sweater for the best effect. Silver sequin often reminds people of stage performers; probably because many musicians of the past have worn them. Try a pair of silver sequin skinny pants or bell bottoms for a look that's all-glam. Wear these pants with a black rocker T-shirt and black heels or boots to finish off the look. Sequin as a dressy-only option is a thing of the past; you can now find sequin on just about any clothing item, even jeans. Find a pair of denim jeans covered in or lined with sequin, with rips in the legs, for a sparkly twist on a classic casual item. Wear ripped sequin jeans with a plain white T-shirt and heels or sneakers for a go-anywhere look. Another current option for sequin in casual wear is on a pair of joggers. Find joggers with sequin of any color to go with your favorite baggy sweater or denim jacket. Make this outfit slightly dressier by wearing it with black heels for a great date outfit.
Summary:
Choose black sequin leggings or skinny pants for versatility. Go with gold or rainbow sequins for a classic holiday look. Try silver sequin for a rock star effect. Keep it casual with ripped sequin denim. Try loose sequin joggers for a unique casual twist.