Dehydration in cats occurs when they don’t consume enough water needed for proper daily functioning. They will experience multiple body changes, including losing electrolytes and important nutrients like sodium, potassium, and calcium. The balance of these nutrients is crucial for keeping the cat’s...
Vermicomposting is the practice of using worms to turn your organic waste into nutrient-rich fertilizer. Why use worms? Well, for one, because they're cool. Not only are they slimy and neat-looking, these amazing little organisms can eat up to half their body weight in food every day. ...
Using a humidifier, regularly misting Alocasia leaves, and positioning your plant in the kitchen, laundry room, or steamy bathroom can help keep it happy with the humidity. One trick to increase humidity for your plant is to put it on a tray filled with pebbles, then pour water until it...
Beans of all types do best with full, unfiltered sun. The climbing types may be a little more shade-tolerant, but they’ll still need more than 6 hours of direct sunlight to grow properly. Pre-planting preparation Mist bean seeds prior to planting with a biostimulant solution to increase ge...
Look for a fertilizer that with a balanced N-P-K (Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium) ratio, or use a dilutedsucculent fertilizerduring the growing season (spring and summer). Dilute the fertilizer to half or quarter strength and feed according to the package instructions. Too much fertilizer can...
You might also switch to wet dog food during the hotter months to increase fluid intake.Keep your pet in the shade as often as possible. While dogs and cats like to sunbathe, direct sunlight can overheat them (especially dogs) and lead to heat stroke....
There are two different ways to increase the lifespan of cut frangipani so you can enjoy them in arrangements. Remember to use safety goggles and gardening gloves when you handle frangipani, as all parts of the plant are toxic and, if ingested or touched, can cause skin and eye irritation ...
Cooking bacon in the oven creates perfectly crispy, delicious bacon. It’s also super easy, creates less mess than cooking it on the stovetop and allows you to multitask in the kitchen. If you’ve never baked bacon, give it a try!So...
Eggshell powder, also called eggshell flour, is made of ground eggshells. It’s primarily used as a health supplement for people wanting to increase their calcium intake, and it can also be used for your garden, pets, and even skincare. ...
As your carbon-filled kitchen scraps begin to rot, microorganisms from the soil will break it down. This leaves you with humus, a thick black and brown substance full of a fiber, carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium that can nourish plants and trees. The microorganisms are able to br...