Article: Crepe myrtle growing season is typically between the spring and fall. During the tree's growth phase, herbicides will translocate through the plant. Using herbicides during dormant season limits injury to site of application. Herbicide application can come before or after cutting to the stump. But applying after is more effective, as it is more likely to reach the phloemthe light-brown "inner bark" that is located after the outer bark when moving inward towards the stump's center. During cool weather, dormant roots make it harder for the herbicide to make its way through the plant, reducing its effectiveness. Apply the herbicide to the bottom 12 to 18 inches (30 to 46cm) of the crepe myrtle trunk. Sprayer labels should include supported branded mixes. When tank mixes are listed, it means that the sprayer manufacturer has researched how to effectively mix the spray. Purchase herbicide-mix components such as wettable powders and water dispersible granules, liquid flowables and suspensions, emulsifiable concentrate (ECs) formulations, and surfactants/solutions. Wettable powders are solid pesticide formulations that are dispersed in water. Water-dispersible granules are applied after they are disintegrated and dispersed in water. They take longer to disperse than wettable powders. Emulsifiable concentrates are pesticide solutions that contain emulsifying agents in combination with a water-insoluble organic solvent. Surfactants are compounds that reduce tensions between two of the following: two liquids; a gas and a liquid; a liquid and a solid. Never mix chemicals without knowing how much or how to mix them. Wear eye protection, chemical-resistant gloves, long sleeves and pants, and closed-toe shoes to protect yourself from the chemicals. After filling it with water, add your branded herbicide mix orif you're creating your own mixwater conditioners, buffering agents, or defoamers Water conditioners improve the efficacy of mixes containing glyphosate and glufosinate in herbicide spray systems. Buffering agents either facilitate herbicide activity, or facilitate or modify characteristics of a herbicide formulation. Defoamers are added to herbicide mixes to prevent uncontrolled foaming in the spray tank. In order for herbicides to be effective on stumps, they must reach the phloem, also known as the inner bark. When your stumps are freshly cut, this is a great time to apply herbicide. Two applications (spaced apart by around two weeks) are recommended, as crepe myrtles are persistent. Use water-based herbicides like glyphosate or triclopyr. Triclopyr-based herbicides suppress growth, causing disruption that eventually kills the plant. Spray new shoots with a broadleaf herbicide. Once you notice your stump beginning to rot and weaken, move on to stump removal. If your crepe myrtle is actively growing, you need to apply an oil-based herbicide that can penetrate through the tree's protective layer covering the bark. Apply to the lower portion of the stem from the soil line up to 8 to 18 inches (20 to 46cm). You can chop actively growing trees after weakening them with herbicide application. Use oil-based herbicide on plants with trunks up to 6 inches (15cm) in diameter.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Spray herbicides on crepe myrtle during growing season. Check your mix's sprayer compatibility if you're using a branded mix. Purchase mix components if you're creating your own tank mix. Fill your sprayer tank to 3/4 full with water. Apply water-based herbicides to the phloem of your freshly cut stumps. Apply oil-based herbicides to actively growing plants (optional).

Deep breathing is a great exercise to make use of when you're feeling rage. It allows you to slow down and regain control of your thoughts and emotions as well as the situation itself. Do several cycles of deep breathing until you feel calmer. Try pulling in deep breaths from your diaphragm. Inhale and watch your belly expand. Exhale and watch it deflate. With each inhale, imagine yourself being filled with calm energy. With each exhale, envision the rage being expelled from your body. Rage can cause extreme physical tension in your body, which can actually lead to injury. Progressive muscle relaxation is a useful exercise for easing this tension. Take deep, calming breaths. Start at your toes and work your way up through your body, gradually contracting and relaxing each muscle group. For instance, you might tense your toes up and notice what that feels like for a few seconds. Then, release the tension and notice what that feels like before moving to a new muscle group. This technique also helps you become more aware of the experience of holding tension in your body. In the future, when you feel that tension, you'll know how to relax your muscles. Aggressive actions like punching, throwing something, or yelling don't always lead to catharsis. Why? Because you haven't actually addressed the thing that's making you feel enraged. Writing in a journal is one of the best ways to do this. Start a rage journal in which you regularly jot down all the people or situations that rub you the wrong way. Describe everything in as much detail as you can. Once you've let off some steam, go back and re-read what you wrote. You might decide to go ahead and rip the paper to pieces. You might also decide to brainstorm some ways to actively problem-solve the situations that make you so angry.
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Take deep breaths. Relieve tension with progressive muscle relaxation. Journal.