Christina Sloane

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Stories By Christina Sloane

  • Structures
    Structures By Christina Sloane November 3rd, 2022

    How To Stop A Kid's Pool From Going Green

    How to Stop a Kid's Pool From Going Green. If the water in your kiddie pool looks green, chances are that algae is the culprit. In large amounts, algae is unattractive, slippery and unsanitary. When untreated water is left to stand in your pool over a few days, algae will inevitably develop. If your pool is small enough, you can dump out and refill the water every day to prevent algae buildup. For larger pools you will need to use an algaecide treatment.

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    Trees
    Trees By Christina Sloane November 3rd, 2022

    Cherry Tree Characteristics

    Cherry Tree Characteristics. Cherry trees originated in Asia, but are now found throughout Europe, northern Africa and most of North America. These flowering, fruit-bearing trees come in more than 100 different varieties and, as a sign of spring, are celebrated in cherry blossom festivals worldwide. In addition to their attractive appearance, the trees have economic value as a source of high-quality wood and nutritious and tasty fruit.

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    Trees
    Trees By Christina Sloane November 3rd, 2022

    Insects That Look Like Pine Needles

    Insects That Look Like Pine Needles. Many insects have developed natural camouflage to protect them from birds and other predators. Larvae and other insects, particularly those that feed on coniferous trees, often take on the shape, coloring or pattern of pine needles.

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  • Structures
    Structures By Christina Sloane November 3rd, 2022

    How To Make A Bee Escape

    How to Make a Bee Escape. Many home gardeners learn basic beekeeping skills in an attempt to help the native bee population and reap the benefits of pollination and honey. In late spring to early summer, beehive supers fill with honey and are ready for collection. To avoid hurting the bees or getting stung, it is best to get as many bees as possible out of the supers. A bee escape – a maze that lets bees exit the hive without reentering – can clear the supers in about 24 hours.

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  • Produce
    Produce By Christina Sloane September 6th, 2022

    How To Grow A Philodendron In Water

    How to Grow a Philodendron in Water. Philodendrons are low-maintenance, water-loving houseplants with glossy, heart-shape leaves and aerial roots. Those grown in soil thrive best in hanging baskets or along a trellis, where their long vines have sufficient room to grow. Color and life can be added to every room in the house by snipping excess branches from the mother plant and placing them in water. Philodendrons left in water alone can thrive indefinitely, developing new roots and leaves and maintaining a healthy green color.

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