Q: The rocks you choose should be based on your personal preferences. The combination of one larger and one smaller rock works well, or consider using long, thin rocks placed in rows for another nice effect. Consider using rocks of the same color and variety rather than a mixture; this can look more natural and harmonious. All the rocks should be buried so that half of the rock is covered with soil. Doing this will keep the rocks in place. You may wish to plant towards a single raised point, such as a tall rock or piece of driftwood arranged semi-vertically. A slightly triangular effect also works well. Most rock garden plants (such as Alpines) favor sun. If you plan to place your trough in a shady site then you may need to choose shade-tolerant plants. Plants like alpines and sedums, or Aubretia, work well in sun; consider planting ferns, begonias and small hostas in shade. Some gardeners swear by the rule 'a thriller, a filler and a spiller' for container planting. One showy plant to catch the eye and thrill it, a plant to fill out space and provide an attractive backdrop, and a trailing plant to spill over the edge and create an interesting organic shape. Remember to plant trailing plants near the edge of your trough so they cascade over the side. Remember that if you choose only plants that disappear over the winter, your rock garden will look very sad for several months of the year. Consider planting some evergreens such as the sedum Stonecrop or the alpine groundcover Matted Globularia
(Globularia repens). Rock gardens aren't usually covered in plants that are crowded together. Leave your plants some breathing room and allow the rocks to be visible. They will need room to expand over time, especially if they are ground cover plants or creeping varieties. Once you finish planting your trough, consider adding an attractive inorganic mulch using something like pea shingle or shale. This sort of mulch will hide any bare soil between the rocks and plants and it will also stop the plant foliage from coming into contact with wet earth, which can cause the leaves to rot. Some alpines are adapted to absorb heat from the rocks they grow on. Mulch also suppresses weeds; weeds can be a problem in a rock garden because of the gaps between plants. Rock gardens aren't intended to be high maintenance. You may need to attend to weeding. It's important that your plants don't drown in their planter. If drainage is a problem in the trough, consider sheltering it during the wetter winter months. Consider feeding the plants in the springtime. Many of the alpines and sedums used in rock displays are very drought tolerant. However, you should consider watering during dry spells, depending on which plants you chose. If you are planting in shade, consider protecting plants such as hostas from slug and snail attack.
A: Select your rocks to create the trough garden. Think about textures and the colors of your rock as you work. Pick out plants that will do well in the location that you have chosen to put your trough. Consider the "thriller, filler, and spiller" philosophy. Think about picking out plants that can survive the winter. Give your plants some space. Add a decorative mulch (optional). Maintain your rock garden.

Q: Purchase a coffee maker and learn how to brew your beans at home. Grinding your own beans allows you to use beans and roast levels you know you love. Start with standard coffee makers and, once you've got the hang of brewing coffee, consider purchasing French presses or espresso makers. When purchasing coffee beans, make sure that there is no more than ten percent faults in the beans if purchasing a high-quality coffee blend. This will give you the best deal for your money. When you're brewing coffee at home, switch around with the depth to which you roast your beans. High-quality beans should be roasted lightly so the flavor comes through. For lower-quality beans, a medium roast (also called a "city roast") or a dark roast is best. For breakfast, light roasts are ideal because of their higher caffeine content. Add milk or cream to lower the acidity and make them more palatable. If you brew coffee at home or with a friend, put the packaging in an airtight container after you have made a cup. Although packaging technology can prolong the coffee's freshness, the grounds begin losing their flavor the moment the package is opened. Place the airtight container in a room temperature environment for to preserve its flavor. Even if you don't like coffee as a drink, you might like its taste as a supplementary flavor in a food recipe. That way, you can get the nutritional benefits while enjoying its taste. Dessert recipes work best with coffee. Coffee cake is especially popular. Try a variety of recipes such as Cinnamon coffee cake, tiramisu, brownie nut cranberry coffee cake, and many others.
A: Blend your own coffee. Experiment with coffee bean roasting levels. Keep your beans fresh. Use coffee in recipes if you can't stand the taste alone.

Q: Most home users buy machines that can accept documents as large as the standard 8-1/2" x 11" letter size (216 by 279 mm). Most laminating machines have an indicator light that will tell you when the machine is ready. These are 2 sheets of laminate plastic attached at one end. If the pouch is only slightly larger than your document (for instance, if you are laminating a business card with business-card size pouch) you will need to carefully center the document so there will be an even border all around. If the document is significantly smaller than the pouch, it's not necessary to center the document because you can trim the edges. The sealed end of the pouch should be snug against the sealed end of the carrier. The carrier is 2 sheets of treated cardstock that protects the laminating machine from adhesive buildup. Insert the sealed end first until the machine grabs it. Don't force the carrier through the machine; it must go slowly enough for the machine to fuse the sheets. Leave at least a 1/16" (2mm) border.
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Choose a laminating machine that suits your needs. Turn on the machine and allow it to warm up. Place your document inside the laminating pouch. Place the laminating pouch containing the document inside the carrier. Feed the carrier through the machine. Allow the pouch to cool before removing it from the carrier. Trim the edges if needed using a paper cutter or scissors.