Problem: Article: As a general rule, the stock should be five years old or younger. It must also produce vigorous growth and show no signs of disease. The "stock" is the tree you're grafting onto. Most apple and pear trees can be grafted at any age, but the process is notably more difficult after the trees reach 10 years of age. For trees up to the age of five, you can graft all of the branches at once. For older trees, only graft the upper half and center of the tree the first year. The rest of the tree can be grafted the following year. Even though the scion and stock will be different trees, they should be as closely related as possible to encourage better success. Typically, varieties and cultivars of a single fruit species can be grafted together. Plants of the same genus and species are usually able to be grafted together even if the fruit is different, but your odds of success are significantly lower. Fruit trees that are in completely different families cannot be grafted together. The best time to graft is when the buds of the stock tree just begin to open. Do not graft after the stock has blossomed. In most regions, the ideal time to graft is in April or early May. Keep at least 1 to 2 feet (30.5 to 61 cm) of branch in between the trunk and the graft, especially when working with young trees. If you do not keep enough space in between the trunk and graft, the trunk can grow past the grafted union, and the connection between the branch and stock will not form correctly.
Summary: Choose a young, healthy tree. Opt for a similar tree. Graft in the spring. Keep plenty of space between the trunk and the graft.

Problem: Article: Click the top cell in column A, then hold down Shift while clicking the last column A cell that contains data. It's in the green ribbon that's at the top of the Excel window. Doing so switches the toolbar near the top of the window to reflect the Insert menu. You'll find this option in the "Charts" section of the Insert toolbar. A pop-up window will appear. It's at the top of the pop-up window. This tab is on the left side of the window. Click the left-most bar chart icon to select the Histogram model (rather than the Pareto model), then click OK. Doing so will create a simple histogram with your selected data. Right-click the horizontal axis (e.g., the axis with numbers in brackets), click Format Axis... in the resulting drop-down menu, and click the bar chart icon in the "Format Axis" menu that appears on the right side of the window. It's in the middle of the menu. Type into the "Bin width" text box the value of an individual bin number, then press Enter. Excel will automatically format the histogram to display the appropriate number of columns based on your bin number. For example, if you decided to use bins that increase by 10, you would type in 10 here. This is only necessary if you want to add titles to your graph's axes or the graph as a whole: Axis Titles - Click the green + to the right of the graph, check the "Axis Titles" box, click an Axis Title text box on the left or the bottom of the graph, and type in your preferred title. Chart Title - Click the Chart Title text box at the top of the histogram, then type in the title that you want to use. Press Ctrl+S, select a save location, enter a name, and click Save.
Summary: Select your data. Click the Insert tab. Click Recommended Charts. Click the All Charts tab. Click Histogram. Select the Histogram model. Open the horizontal axis menu. Check the "Bin width" box. Enter your bin number interval. Label your graph. Save your histogram.

Problem: Article: One of the best ways to surprise your girlfriend is to take her to an event or activity she's previously expressed interest in. Not only will this show that you have been listening to her, it will show that you care enough to put effort into planning a date she will love. Here are some examples: If you know she loves music, take her to enjoy a jazz concert in a garden, and pack your own picnic, complete with champagne. You can listen to the music together and cuddle up as the sun goes down. If spaghetti is her favorite food, take her on a date to an Italian cooking class. You'll learn to make pasta while also having a great time getting messy in the kitchen. Does she like beer? Plan a tour at a local brewery that includes tasting the products they turn out. Not only will you get to try some tasty beverages, you'll learn something, too. Is France her favorite country? Plan a "French night" at your apartment. Buy French wine, have fresh croissants and cheese, try your hand at French cuisine, and put on a French playlist with Spotify. Light candles, and pull up a picture of the Eiffel tower on your laptop for effect. Voila! A perfect evening in Paris. Have you always wanted to try wakeboarding but never had the chance? Having a girlfriend is reason enough for trying new activities. If your girlfriend feels like she is your "partner in crime," she will realize she is an important part of your life. Having the courage to try something new shows her your adventurous side, a trait that many women find highly attractive. Pick a unique activity: think whale watching, bouldering, brewing your own beer, or learning how to shear a sheep! The possibilities are endless. Get out of your comfort zone: dress up for a night and schmooze with the elite at an art show or gallery opening. Don't be afraid to look silly. Even if you aren't an "all-star" at the date activity you've chosen, showing your girlfriend that you have the confidence to try something different can be impressive. It will help build and maintain a happy, healthy relationship if you spend time together bonding as a couple without alienating those around you. Some couples practically disappear from their friends' lives once they start dating. That's a mistake. Your girlfriend will appreciate a balance between spending time with you alone, spending time with mutual friends, and spending time with her friends without you. Don't be offended. It's healthy for both of you. Make a dedicated "date night." Setting aside one day a week as a day that you will spend together (even if it's just an evening) is an important part of any relationship. It is important to show your girlfriend that she is one of your top priorities. Make this night extra special by trying a date idea suggested above. Schedule time with friends. Getting groups of friends together can be challenging, but scheduling a get-together well in advance can help make it happen. Send a Facebook invite or a group text suggesting a meet-up at a favorite restaurant, a local park, or a new bar. Be sure to invite her friends as well as yours. Double (or triple!) date. Planning a night out with another couple can be a fun way to maintain a social life while also spending important time with your girlfriend. Host a party. This is a great way to get all your and your girlfriend's favorite people together in one place at one time. The party can be for a holiday, a big sporting event, a birthday, or "just because." This is a chance to spend time party-planning and practicing teamwork with your girlfriend.
Summary:
Plan a date you know she will enjoy. Try a new activity together. Plan to spend time alone and in groups.