Q: If your grass is close-clipped, every stick has been picked up, and there's not a muddy spot to be found, bees will have trouble finding a home in your yard, no matter how many wildflowers you plant. Bees are wild creatures who need a wild habitat to thrive. If you want them to take up residence in your yard, do the following: Allow for some open, meadow-like spaces in your yard and garden. Leave an area un-mowed and let wild clover grow. If you don't have clover in your yard, scatter some white clover seed over the area in the fall. Leave a small brush pile and some leaves lying where they fell. Bees will use them to make a home. Leave patches of exposed dirt that turn to mud when it rains. Some bees live underground and will thank you for access to the mud they need. Bees have trouble using birdbaths, because they aren't able to land in deep water. They need an island to land on so they can walk to the edge and take a drink or a bath without drowning. To make a bee bath, take a wide, shallow dish or tray and line the edges with flat rocks. Pour water over the rocks and into the bottom of the tray. Place it in your garden near the flowers that attract the most bees. The bees will be able to land on the rocks and access the water. Rotting vegetation and stumps are great shelters for bees. More and more backyard gardeners are installing hives and other bee shelters to provide nesting spots for bees. If you're serious about attracting bees to your yard and helping them thrive, this option might be something to consider. You can start by building a small bee "house" using the following method: Take a small wooden box and paint it a bright color, preferably white, yellow, bright blue or purple. Use organic paint so the bees won't get sick. Layer the box with nesting tubes, standing them upright. You can buy them from a garden store or make your own by rolling brown craft paper around a pencil, pinching off the end and holding it together with tape, leaving the ends open. Fill the box to the top with these tubes standing upright, so that the exposed holes are open for the bees to climb in. Turn the box on its side. Be sure you've used enough tubes so that they don't slip out when you move the box. Hang from a tree or a post at eye level in an area sheltered from rain. Dig up an area of the ground nearby to expose dirt and clay the bees can use to build their nest. Bees are susceptible to pesticides and other chemicals sprayed and used in gardens. Aim to have a pesticide-free garden and use pest-ridding remedies that are natural and not reliant on chemicals. If you do spray plants, only do so after dusk, when pollinators are least active, avoid using chemicals known to harm bees. Integrated pest management combines many different methods of pest control to reduce the need to use pesticides. Research integrated pest management methods to find the right system for your yard. Trees provide large amounts of food for bees when they are in full bloom. They are also a beautiful addition to the landscape. If you are in North America, some good trees include: American Basswood Southern Magnolia Sourwood Redbud Crabapple Locust Serviceberry Tulip Trees
A: Let it get a little wild. Make a bee bath. Provide a bee shelter. Stop using pesticides of any kind. Plant flowering trees to attract bees.

Q: Some medications can cause high blood pressure. If your medication is causing hypertension, your doctor may be able to change your medication or help you manage this side effect. Talk to your doctor to find out if your medication is an issue and what you can do to improve your health.For example, birth control pills, pain medications, certain antidepressants, and over-the-counter cold medications can raise your blood pressure. You may be able to manage your blood pressure by sticking to your diet and lifestyle changes. However, this isn't always possible. You may need to take medication to lower your blood pressure. Ask your doctor about your treatment options.There are several different treatments for high blood pressure, depending on your needs. Your doctor will explain each treatment option to you and help you decide which one is right for you.
A: Consult your doctor if medication may be causing your hypertension. Ask about medication if your blood pressure remains high.

Q: If you don't know where the hole is, keep the air mattress inflated as you look. Holes most often appear on the bottom or in the seams, so stand the mattress up against a wall to check. Listen for the sound of rushing air to detect tiny leaks. Try mixing a teaspoon of liquid dish detergent in a bowl of water. Use a sponge to spread the soapy water over the mattress. Bubbles will appear from the leaking area. Circle the leak with the marker so you can find it easily later. This is useful for small holes and tears. You can also use a piece of tape to mark the leak.
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Listen and look for the leak in the air mattress. Use soap and water if you can't find the leak. Mark the leak with a permanent marker.