Article: Annuals like geraniums, dahlias, petunias, and zinnias are beloved for their delicate shapes and stunning coloration. Most annuals have the same basic needs and are relatively low-maintenance, which can make it easier to grow an assortment of different species together in the same space. Begonias, snapdragon, and marigold can all get by with minimal tending, making them a great choice for first-time growers and those who have limited time to spend in the garden. Mix-and-match your annuals to lay down stretches of eye-catching color. Many of the more festive varieties come in multiple shades, including reds, pinks, yellows, purples, and blues, so your options are nearly endless. Unlike annuals, which only last a single growing season, perennials are tough enough to return year after year, so long as they're properly cared for. They owe their longevity to more flexible water and nutrient requirements. Once plants like heuchera, grandiflorum, and Peruvian lily are in the ground, they're not very demanding. For many people, the fun of gardening lies in combining annual and perennial plants to create dazzling displays of shape, color, and texture. As their name suggests, ornamental species are grown primarily for decorative purposes. They're most often characterized by features like colorful blooms, unusual textures, and lush, cascading foliage, and may also bear fruit or have a pleasant aroma. One or two out-of-the-ordinary offerings could spice up an otherwise plain garden in a big way. Bring in a weeping willow or cluster of chrysanthemums to add a touch of natural elegance to your garden. Grasses and groundcover plants are useful for filling in negative space and offsetting more common flowers and shrubs. Rather than simply being nice to look at, edible crops provide healthy, nutritious food. A few plants can produce enough to keep you fed and cut down on the cost of going to grocery store. Tomatoes, beans, melons, squash, peppers, and berries are among the most popular crops for home gardening. If you're interested in growing both flowering plants and crops, you can reserve leftover plots for single batches of fruits or veggies after putting in your main display plants.
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Plant a selection of vibrant annual flowers. Put in perennial flowers and shrubs for continual beauty. Draw attention with ornamental plants. Raise fresh fruits and vegetables.
Article: You will start the cleanest, tightest dreadlocks if your hair is clean. Wash your hair with a clarifying shampoo that strips away your hair's natural oils and give it a drier, easier-to-dread texture. Avoid using conditioner, which can moisturize your hair and make it slippery. Use a comb to part and detangle your hair, separating it into even sections that are 1in (2.5cm) long and 1in (2.5cm) wide. Secure each section with a small rubber band to hold it apart from the others. Each section will eventually become its own dread, so make them as thick or thin as you want depending on your preferences. Take a single hair section and insert your comb about an inch away from the scalp. Comb the hair towards your scalp until it packs around the roots, then repeat this process starting an inch back until you pack the entire section. Secure the end with a rubber band to keep it in place if your hair is naturally straight. Use this method on all of your sections to start your dreadlocks. Avoid rushing as you backcomb, as brushing too quickly make loose or uneven dreads. If you don't have a dread comb, you can use a wire brush instead. After backcombing your dreads, work a coin-sized amount of hair wax into each dread and roll it in shape with your hands. Use your palms to roll the wax into the dread while you twist and shape it with your fingers. Take out the rubber bands after applying the wax, as it will hold your dreads in place. Use a petroleum-free hair wax to avoid product buildup. If you don't want to start the dreads yourself, visit a local salon or hairstylist to receive a dread perm. Your stylist will apply a chemical to your hair that forms dreads without having to use a dread comb. Dread perming is more expensive, as the initial treatment costs between $200-400 USD and can require professional upkeep.
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Wash your hair thoroughly. Section your hair into parts. Backcomb your sections with a dread comb. Apply a dread wax to hold the locks in place. Try professional dread perming instead as a less labor-intensive process.
Article: Start by boiling 3 cups (710ml) of water in a kettle or in a pot over the stove. Bring the water to boiling temperature (212 degrees Fahrenheit, 100 degrees Celsius). If your pipes are PVC or plastic, 140 degrees Fahrenheit (60 degrees Celcius) is the hottest temperature water you can pour down the drain to prevent damage. Do a final flush of the drain with 3 cups (710ml) of boiling hot water. This should remove any remaining grime or debris in the drain. You can flush the drain with hot water on a weekly basis to keep it clean.
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Boil the water. Flush the drain with hot water again.