Article: You can use any fabric to create this skirt, and you will need elastic that measures inch -1 inch (2.5cm) wide. To create a more structured skirt, use a stiffer fabric material. To create a looser more flowy skirt, use a light and airy fabric. Use a soft measuring tape to find the distance around the widest part of your hip, smallest part of your waist, and the total length of the skirt. To find the length, you can use the measuring tape from your hips to the desired level on your legs and add 2 inches extra for the elastic casing.
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Choose your materials. Take your measurements.
Article: The older growth should go toward the bottom of the pot, with the newer growth toward the sides, where it will have more room to spread out. The top part of the root mass should be at the same level it was in the previous pot. That means the new shoot should be above the surface of the pot, with most of the roots below the surface. Pour some in around the roots. Shake the pot and tap on the side of the pot to help the potting material settle lightly packed around the root coils. If you do use your fingers, press gently so that the live roots are not damaged. Make sure there are no big air pockets. If parts of the roots are left uncovered, they won't grow properly. It helps to pour in just a little potting mix at a time. Work that around the roots with your fingers, then pour in more mix and keep going. Continue pressing in the mix until it's level with the top of the pot. Stake the plant upright or clip it to the side of the pot so it does not fall over or grow crookedly. Place your orchid in a temperate spot with partial shade. Water it sparingly or according to the needs of your particular orchid.
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Place the orchid in its new pot. Press the potting mix into the pot. Make sure the plant is able to stand upright when you're finished. Continue caring for your orchid as before.
Article: If you think fleas or sarcoptic mange mites are causing your dog's itchy ears, then speak to your veterinarian about an appropriate anti-parasite product to kill the infestation and relieve the itch. There are several highly effective spot-on products available that kill fleas and mange mites. Ask the veterinarian to recommend one and determine the proper dosage for your dog. Since it's difficult to look deep into your dog's ear, you may only notice the scratching and a thick brown wax that might also be crumbly. This wax is made by ear mites, an infection that's a common problem in dogs. Your vet will need to use magnification tools (like an auroscope or otoscope) to look for mites scurrying or by looking at microscopic slides for mites or eggs. In otodectic mange, or ear-mite infection, the ear mites feed off wax in your dog's ear canal. They infest both the vertical and horizontal ear canals. Your veterinarian will probably recommend that you start with non-prescription medication containing pyrethrin. Typically, you'll apply a pyrethroid ear medication to the ear canal once or twice daily, for ten to fourteen days. Pyrethrin applied topically is safe for your dog, since it doesn't pass into your dog's bloodstream easily. While pyrethrin is effective against ear mites, it's not a successful treatment for bacterial infections. There is a theoretical risk of toxicity if your dog eats the medication or another dog licks your dog's medicated ear. The signs of poisoning include excessive salivation, muscle tremors, agitation and in extreme cases, seizures. If you notice any of these signs, keep the dog in a dark, quiet room to minimize stimulation, and get veterinary advice.
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Follow your vet's treatment plan. Look for signs of an internal parasite infection (ear mites). Follow the vet's treatment plan for ear mites.