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Step 1: Planning your pregnancy
Your pregnancy journey starts before you are pregnant, when you decide to have a baby. I suggest you endeavour to be in optimal health before you conceive. This included being reasonable fit, having a nutritious and well balanced diet and not being overweight. You can check your BMI (Body Mass Index) at http://www.healthdirect.gov.au/bmi-calculator. There is more information about being overweight in pregnancy on my website at https://www.obstetricexcellence.com.au/overweight-pregnant/.
Being in optimal health will increase your chances of conceiving sooner and having an uncomplicated pregnancy and delivery. As well there is increasing evidence that your physical and emotional wellbeing can have a profound impact on the physical and emotional wellbeing of your baby. You have any pre-pregnancy health issues then it is very important that you should have optimal management before conceiving. Contact your doctor before conceiving so your management, medications, etc. can be reviewed and refined with consideration of pregnancy. It is good idea even if you don't have any past health concerns to see your GP for a pregnancy planning visit so your general health, pap smear, vaccinations, etc. record can be checked and brought up to date and issues addressed as necessary.
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Step 2: You are pregnant!
Congratulations! That is such exciting news!. For so many the question is what do I do now?
- Make an appointment to see me: I suggest you phone my office and make an appointment for your first antenatal (pregnancy) visit. When should I see you?
- At 8 weeks pregnancy if you don't have any past medical or pregnancy history that could impact this pregnancy. The reasons for being seen at 8 weeks are:
- Baby is sufficiently grown so I we can get good ultrasound imaging of your baby.
- At 10 weeks pregnancy you can have very accurate checking of your baby for Down syndrome (Trisomy 21) and the other more common chromosomal disorders using the relatively new non-invasive pregnant test. If I see you are 8 weeks there is ample time to make an appointment for this screening at 10 weeks. There is more information on the NIPT test and other Down syndrome screening options on my web site at Down syndrome screening https://www.obstetricexcellence.com.au/questions-answers/syndrome-screening/.
- You can accurately find out the sex of your baby (if you want) with the NIPT screening. That means you will know if it is a boy or girl baby before you are 12 weeks pregnant.
- Sooner than 8 weeks if you have past medical or pregnancy history that could impact this pregnancy.
For some patients I suggest they see me as soon as possible after they know they are pregnant, which may be before they have even missed a period. That has been discussed at a previous visit and is because of their past history of miscarriages and that I want to take all seep possible to optimise their chances of this pregnancy being successful.
- And if you don't know how far pregnant you are
Often your GP will arrange a dating scan. A dating scan is not essential. I will do an ultrasound scan of your baby at your first visit. So if you don't know how far pregnant you are then phone and make an appointment. We can sort out the dates when I see you.
Step 3: Arrange for your GP to give you a referral for my care of your pregnancy
This is a Medicare requirement. You must have a current Medicare referral if you want to make a claim through Medicare. If you are not making a claim trough Medicare then you don't need a referral. Sometimes your GP will want to do lots of tests and arrange and early pregnancy ultrasound scan. That's ok. Please bring all results and reports to you first visit with me. Sometimes your GP will simply give you a referral and not arrange any tests or an early pregnancy ultrasound scan. That's ok. At your first visit with me I will ultrasound scan your baby (no out of pocket expense for this) and check your baby's size and wellbeing.
I will give you a referral for routine pregnancy pathology tests. Often when a GP arranges tests there are some that are needed that have not been requested and some that are done that are not needed for your pregnancy management. A list of the routine pregnancy tests is on my website at First Antenatal Visit https://www.obstetricexcellence.com.au/pregnancy-care/first-antenatal-visit/
Step 4: When to tell others
Some pregnant women are so excited they want to tell everyone as soon as the pregnancy test result is positive. The only concern with this is they will have to untell everyone if the pregnancy doesn't work out. A better idea is to share the good news with immediate family now. After all you will tell them anyway if the pregnancy doesn't work out. There may be a few good friends you will include in that inner circle. As for others you know – they wait until you are confident the pregnancy is likely to continue. It used to be pregnant women waited until after the nuchal translucency scan (NTS). But as this is done less frequently it is usual to wait until after the non-invasive pregnant test (NIPT) result is back. A good NIPT result and a good scan (in my office) mean it is very likely the pregnancy will continue. And then you have the rest of the world. Well tell them when they ask you. That can be interesting as initially you not necessarily looking pregnant and people will often be reluctant to ask in case you are not pregnant and have put on little weight. A certain give-away to being pregnant will be if you stop having coffee or alcohol or change your diet. That is an immediate signal to a girlfriend that you are pregnant and invites that question. So be ready for it, especially if you don't want that girlfriend to know just yet.
Step 5: If you have any concerns between finding out and your first appointment
Phone the office immediately and we will fit in an earlier appointment as needed. If you have vaginal bleeding then please let us know ASAP so I can see you and make sure with an ultrasound scan that baby is ok.
- Pregnancy is a time of change and it is normal to experience body changes which are simply symptoms of early pregnancy. The commonest symptoms are nausea (and vomiting) and tiredness. Other common symptoms include pelvic heaviness and discomfort (like you are about to have a period), backache, breast discomfort and increase in breast size and breast changes (such as nipples may begin to enlarge, veins over surface of breast become more prominent and skin around your nipples may get darker), skin changes such as acne, stretch marks and skin blemishes, increased vaginal discharge and often thrush, headaches and frequent urination. These symptoms are normal. They may be worst in pregnancies subsequent to the first ongoing pregnancy.
- Some women have no symptoms. All they know is they are overdue for a period and have positive pregnancy test. This is normal.
- Some women have lots of symptoms with one pregnancy and none with the next or visa versa. This is normal.
- Some women are concerned that if they have no symptoms or loss of symptoms the baby is not well. This is usually not the case. If worried your baby's wellbeing can easily be checked by ultrasound scan. On the other hand vaginal bleeding is a concern and your baby's wellbeing should be checked by ultrasound scan.
Step 6: Diet and exercise
It is recommended you have a good well balanced diet. There is more information about this topic on my website at https://www.obstetricexcellence.com.au/having-a-healthy-diet-in-pregnancy/ Most pregnant women take a pregnancy supplement. That is ok, but the only components that are medically agreed as very important in pregnancy are folic acid and possibly Omega 3. Other vitamins or minerals are relevant if you have a deficiency of a particular vitamin or mineral. While iron is important I have had to prescribe iron supplement to many pregnant women who have become iron deficient (when checked at 28 weeks pregnancy) despite taking supplements that contain iron. There is more information on supplements on my website at https://www.obstetricexcellence.com.au/supplements/. If you have excessive nausea and vomiting then you should stop taking supplements while unwell as they can make the nausea worse. Also restrict your diet to what you find palatable. Don't worry about nutrition. You have enough reserve so baby won't starve. There is more information on my website about morning sickness at https://www.obstetricexcellence.com.au/questions-answers/morning-sickness/
There are two types of pregnant women – those who are actively involved in sport and exercise when they conceive and those who are not.
- If you are actively involved in sport and exercise then continue as long is your sport or exercise is not considered dangerous in pregnancy and so more likely to result in personal (and baby) injury. When you stop is up to you, as long as there are no complications of pregnancy that necessitate you to limit your activity. Also see my website at https://www.obstetricexcellence.com.au/exercise-and-sport-in-pregnancy/
- If you are not actively involved in sport and exercise when you conceive then don't start because you are pregnant. Rather staying active with brisk regular walking. But don't take out a gym membership because you are pregnant
Also see my website at https://www.obstetricexcellence.com.au/exercise-and-activity/
Step 7: Your first antenatal visit.
This is covered on my website at https://www.obstetricexcellence.com.au/pregnancy-care/first-antenatal-visit/

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Monday, 26 April 2010
There's something so intriguing about knowing that a piece of paper, scissors and some carefully placed glue can result in something brilliant. I adore papercrafting – papercrafting is creating 3D models by cutting out the wireframes in paper and gluing it all together, it's incredibly geeky but the final results are so fun to play with.
Fellow geeks will recognise the beloved ship 'Going Merry' from One Piece, I made this little ship over 2 years ago and it has been sadly collecting dust on my cupboard – but for today she was free to sail away on a cotton blue ocean. The pattern is from Ninjatoe and is still available here, looking at the original I realise that my back sail has been lost to the depths of time.
This was easily the most intricate, annoying, frustrating and satisfying model I've ever put together. I've forgotten to take a photo to compare for scale but the entire ship is smaller than my hand resulting in more than few nights of sticky cramped fingers.
Even as I continue writing this post I realise how incredibly geeky this all is (笑). I don't really do papercraft anymore, it takes a little bit too long and the result while fun is kind of useless! But after re-watching One Piece the other day (fans will know the scene I'm taking about!) I had to take Merry out for one more spin.


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For many, the weather has been drearier, colder and more wintery this week than it has been all season (of course this is a relative statement since today's low is predicted to be in the mid-40s here in Los Angeles… bitter cold!). Luckily for you I have just the thing to perk you up! Here to jolt your senses is a collection of some unabashedly bright items. Now I know what you're thinking, since leggings came back in style magazine editorials have also been shoving neon down our throats (because obviously you can't just bring back one trend from the 80s). However, this season I'm really drawn to the pairing of neon with neutral. It's almost, dare I say, classy.
Did I just try and justify neon by saying it's classy?? And there goes my sensibility…
1. Neon Sweater 2. Neon Colorblock Clutch (I smell a DIY) 3. Purple Tortoiseshell Glasses (I'm just going to keep on coveting new glasses and never buy any) 4. Neon Cap-Toe Ballet Flats 5. The Brightest Blazer Ever 6. Dress with Neon Piping 7. Bright Sports Bra (because these things are usually SO ugly) 8. Neon Satchel (preppy meets 1980s mallrat) 9. Neon Cuff Bracelet 10. Saber Tooth Ring (definitely the most subdued thing on the list, but so pretty!!) 11. Obligatory Heels I Can't Afford
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Don't Go It Alone.
I was just getting ready to settle down in my room when the doorbell rang.🚪
As far as I knew, none of us were expecting a guest, and so I debated answering it for a few seconds. Just then, my housemate - who had only just gone into the bathroom - suddenly came out & informed me that she'd ordered a pizza online a few minutes ago, and suspected that it might be the pizza delivery guy at the door. Her suspicions were confirmed when I answered the door bell phone; and before she could even ask, I informed him that I'd be right down to get the pizza from him on her behalf.
I still remember how I felt knowing that I was doing her a favour - no matter how small it was. It's the feeling I always get when I can be of help to someone. 🤗What I hadn't realized, however, was how much this feeling changed when the roles were reversed...
I find it easier and more effective to write down how I feel rather than to say it.
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Asynchronous Multiplayer, better known as Play-by-mail, Play-by-post, or Play-by-Email are games of any type that are played through postal or e-mail. Play by mail games are often referred to as "PBM games" and play by email is sometimes abbreviated "PBeM", as opposed to face to face "FTF" or over the board "OTB" games which are played in person. Another variation on the name is Play-by-Internet "PBI" or play-by-web "PBW". In all of these examples player instructions can be either executed by a human moderator, a computer program, or a combination of the two.


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Why would someone need this service?
Commonly property developers may require this service, should they wish to convert their existing properties (which may be a house or undeveloped land) into flats or for new build apartments.
Leaseholders, may also benefit. For instance if they jointly own the freehold there may be advantages for amending the terms of their existing leases.
How does the process work? What are the steps?
In the case of new build properties, we would wish to arrange a convenient time and date with you in order for a member of our conveyancing or commercial team to attend a site visit. This will help us to familiarise ourselves with the interior and exterior of the property which in turn will assist us in accurately drafting the lease
If instructed to do so we can either prepare an entirely new lease for you or alternatively amend an existing lease by preparing a deed of variation. When we meet we can discuss which of these options is most appropriate to your needs.
How long does it take?
We will work towards meeting your timescale. Some clients will want a new lease to be created as soon as possible. While others may prefer to postpone this for a period of time. If your are a developer then the lease should be in place ready for when the marketing process commences.
Is it expensive?
We will charge a fixed fee for this service (subject to our Terms & Conditions). The cost will be dependent upon the number of flats involved and whether the land is mortgaged. Please telephone us for a no obligation quotation or email us at [email protected].
What are the things people should consider before calling?
For existing leases we usually ask flat owners to provide us with examples of any concerns they have in relation to the wording of the current lease or disagreements that may have occurred previously in relation to the use of the property. The purpose of this type of enquiry is to recognise particular issues of dispute which have arisen previously and to amend the lease to try to ensure that such problems are not repeated. If the flat has been altered a revised lease plan may be required to be included in the new lease.
We will also consider which provisions within the Lease remain relevant and which are now obsolete. We will recommend the inclusion of certain terms in the Lease which are based on our own expertise and which we believe will benefit you and will meet the requirements of mortgage lenders.
Why are Grant Saw the best people for the job?
When acting for property developers we are able to offer a full service. From the commencement of the purchase of land (or property) through to the creation of the lease and the subsequent sales of apartments or flats.
Where we act for leaseholders, who have already purchased the freehold and who require assistance to update or amend their leases, we will do so promptly and comprehensively at a fixed price.


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Long ago, before there were Twitters, Tumblrs, MySpaces, Facebooks, Blogspots, etc., etc., etc., people had very few options in carving out an online presence if they didn't want to put down the money for hosting and the time figuring out HTML. The most popular option seemed to be GeoCities, which will officially close later this year. It's like a whole era of internet history will be scrapped from eternity.
We were going to round up a couple of old-school sites related to Miami for you, but we quickly found out that a blog called Miami-Forum did it about a year and half ago. There's actually some interesting stuff contained on GeoCities, and more than a few embarrassing attempts at early websites by Miami-Dade Community College and The Marlins.
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Using Your Garden for Meditation
Meditation is healthy for physical and mental well-being. Doctors as well as therapists and religious leaders often recommend meditation to decrease anxiety, clear the mind, and lower the blood pressure. Meditation is receptive; prayer is active.
Religious people may combine the two, but basically, meditation is a form of relaxation that reduces stress. It consists of just sitting and enjoying the moment, perhaps watching your thoughts and feelings come and go but not engaging with them. They are not you; you are not them. If you don't engage with they, they pass by and evaporate.
If you have a garden, you already have a perfect place for meditation. You can choose a special spot within your garden to set aside for meditation. By meditating in the same spot day after day, you come to associate that spot with meditation. Your ability to meditate will become more and more effortless.
For days of bad weather, you should also have an indoor spot for meditation. You can sit in your garden during good weather and inside your home when it rains or is cold and windy outside.
Choose some special item for your garden meditation spot. This will make it easier to relax and meditate. Depending on your tastes, you might want an angel fountain by your bench, as the sound of flowing water has a calming effect and will normalize your blood pressure at the same time that it eases your mind.
Also, place something at eye level, such as a garden plaque, that inspires you. It might depict a cherub or flora. Ritual is powerful. You could begin your meditation by gazing at the plaque to help you clear your mind. A visual image is often used as a meditation tool, or touchstone, to help clear the mind.
If you meditate at least several times a week in your garden, you will soon reap the benefits. Your time in the garden will become one of your happiest times of the day. The bubbling water, fresh air, and fragrant scents will assist you in creating a state of contentment. One of the best uses of your garden is to center yourself and feel your connection to all of life.
Long lasting hanging baskets
As I look around my neighborhood I now see hanging baskets with few or no flowers, brown leaves, just a few sticks in some cases. A month ago these same baskets looked great. So what has gone wrong?
In the early summer lots of people go to the garden centre. They fork out lots of money to buy beautiful, imaginatively planted baskets.
They take them home and hang them up. Their property is transformed so every morning and every night they water the baskets. Feed them too. And they look great. Then along comes the summer holiday. It's difficult to find someone to water them.
Even if you do they maybe don't have the care and attention you would yourself. After two weeks the baskets are in decline. The ones on the local pub look better. The pride is gone. Now it's a chore to water them. But…
…it need not be this way. It is possible to feed and water your baskets automatically. It is not expensive, it is not difficult. It is the solar garden irrigation system. This will water your baskets every 3 hours in the daytime.
It uses water from your water butt or even a cistern if you have no garden. No taps, hosepipes or electric wires are needed. No water up your sleeve.
The tubes are only 6mm – not much bigger than a phone line, so they are easy to conceal. You can hang the pumps out of reach so no one can steal them.
Add some Miracle Gro to the water. Then you know the secret of really good baskets that last and last. People will start to ask how you do it. Just smile sweetly.
10 Tips on garden summer upkeep
1)When's The Best Place To Plant Trees And Shrubs ? There are a few trees that are best planted in the spring but most can be planted anytime of the year as long as their containerized.
2)Is Watering Plants During The Night Better Than During The Day? No, watering after sunset can actually can encourage a fungal disease in the plants. The reason behind this is without the sunlight the plants take longer to dry out.
3)What Are Those Bugs Crawling All Over My Tomato Plants ? The bugs most commonly found on tomato plants are beetles,cutworms,grasshopers,root weevils,spidermites and colorado potato beetles.
4)What Kind Of Containers Are Suitable For Growing Plants- The most important thing is that the seed gets moisture and warmth. With those two things a seed can grow in almost any container. Once the seed starts to grow transport it to a bigger container, this container though should be able to drain out the excess water so that it doesn't drown.
5) What Do I Do With My Plants When Summer Is Over? Once the weather turns cold and your plants slowly reach the end of their blooming period there are some things to remember. Keep your garden tidy during the autumn and winter so that it doesnt disturb the soil of your gardens.
As well try to keep extra rain water does not sit around your gardens and spoil plants. Removing old plants will help new plants make sure they have all the room they can get ensuring best results . Composting can also be helpful during those winter months, collecting leave clippings and turning it throughout the winter can help you get some great nutrients into fresh soil that can be used in the spring.
6) Pruning Trees – Gardening experts say to leave pruning a tree to experts but if your really set on pruning a tree yourself its best to do it before may or after august. Pruning the trees in the summer could weaken them and prevent them from surviving the winter.
7) Lawn Care – Is there such a thing as too short ? Well yes, there is . About 2-3 inches is the perfect length, this will give the roots an easier time when retaining water and will cut down on the amount of times youll have to cut the grass. There are also some benefits to longer grass such as reducing noise pollution and cleaning the air you breathe.
8) Mulch- Composted bark mulch is great for adding nutrients and nitrogen back into the soil. Mulch will also help retain water as well as keep your flowers cool during the summer heat and warm during those cold winter months.
9) Keep Those Gardens Clean – Like everything else in life , leaving your gardens unclean can only cause problems. Leaving things unkempt can lead to bacteria , fungus and disease.
10) Budget- No matter what your garden budget it is always important to remember not to spend all of your budget on spring flowers and trees. reserving some funds for later can always prove to be useful to replace plants that have died. Also if you reserve enough money for later on you can take advantage of discounted perennials at some nursery's that can shut down as early as july.
Adding Texture with Garden Sundials
The sundial, an ancient device thousands of years old, is a classic garden ornament. It was not until the 17th century that mathematicians were able to create a sundial that would accurately tell the time of day regardless of the season. Today, a well-made sundial is often more accurate than a public clock.
Not only are they beautiful but fascinating to guests and children. Children will be especially intrigued by sundials and want to know how they work. They are amazed by this magical technology that existed before the digital clock. You can give them a wonderful history lesson on timekeeping and technology.
Cast Aluminum Sundials
It's important to buy a sundial made of quality materials. Your sundial will be outdoors for years in the rain, snow, sun, and wind. Exposed to the elements, a sundial needs to be durable like all your other garden decorations such as benches, tables, bird houses, water fountains, and statues, to retain their beauty.
Sundials made of cast aluminum are the best. They can be finished in bronze for an ageless, beautiful look. Heavy items should be made of fiberstone, which is an amalgam of fiberglass, stones, and sand and is stronger and more durable than concrete. Wooden items are best made of cedar or cypress, which resist decay. Details on objects should be in verdigris, copper, or hand-cast aluminum with a bronze finish.
You can also place a sundial in your patio; they aren't just for the garden. You can be creative with your garden decorations! You can put a sundial on your front porch. Twin sundials can be placed to flank the driveway, front entrance, a walkway, or the path to the garden.
Garden irrigation and root veg – does it help?
Carrot, parsnip and beetroot seeds benefit hugely from regular irrigation when they are germinating as do the plants in the early stages of growth. Germination is more even and plant establishment much faster, leading also to fewer losses from slug/snail damage. (I would still recommend sprinkling a few slug pellets prior to germination, but cover with fleece to keep the birds away).
For those of you looking for a complete drip irrigation kit to get started, I would highly recommend the RainBird kits.
They are very simple to set up and made from high quality rubber and other materials. They aren't very expensive and if you don't have much experience with drip irrigation kits then this is perfect for beginners.
Beetroots can be harvested earlier and will yield much more with continued irrigation, without any loss of quality. Early sown crops will get very large if left in, so a succession of sowings is needed if you like small beetroots.
Although yield is heavier in carrots and parsnips which continue to be watered, there is a loss of skin quality, an increase in splitting and a reduction in root length when watered in accordance with our trial specs (Once every 5 days).
In well drained soils continued watering is probably beneficial, but my recommendation would be to try 2 days watering every 2 weeks – a heavy enough application to really soak in, but without the waterlogging associated with more frequent irrigation.
As an alternative to seephose, use drippers spaced about 30cm (12″) apart. Turn the irrigation on to see where the wet patches are.
One of my favorite new attachments this past summer has been the new metal garden hose which you can use with your drip systems. What I seem to like most about these new metal garden hoses is that they are very durable and the summer sun heats them up quickly to get the warm water on your plants.
It's important to remember when using any garden hose or irrigation kit that you need to properly maintain it. Caring for you tools and plants is a full time job and if you take even a day off, everything can get ruined pretty quickly.
Using a broom handle make a shallow depression in each wet patch and sow 4 or 5 seeds in it. As the plants grow pull the biggest root to eat, but leave the smaller ones to grow on in the extra space created. Weeds are easier to hoe out as you can hoe both ways.
Water usage is reduced. The plant tops and roots spread to catch the light and water, so yields don't suffer much. I have done this with beetroots and it has worked really well.
I will try carrots and parsnips next year, but think pulling them one at a time may be more challenging.
Garden Urns Add Elegance to Your Garden
Urns can add a hint of formality and timelessness to your garden. If you want your garden to have a dignified, stately look, garden urns may do the job. They look especially impressive in pairs. Symmetry and multiplicity bring out the elegant quality and ancient aesthetic of the garden urn.
The right finish adds to the effect.
For example, a gothic urn might have a mossy jade, a warm rust, or a formidable stone finish. You might keep to one finish, or skillfully blend more than one.
A rust bench, for example, can look great next to a stone urn, but if you have too many contrasting colors and finishes, your garden might look like a junk store. If, for example, you combine terra cotta with jade and rust, your garden might look messy.
Urns are also popular in public places, especially for dealing with cigarette butts. It's better to have smokers toss their butts into an urn filled with sand than onto the ground where they have to be swept up. To find the best variety of quality urns at a discount, go online.
There you can find high-quality urns with ease. Choose urns made of quality materials to ensure that your purchase will be an investment and not a maintenance problem.
Some Tips On Growing Lilies this Year
Hello fellow greenthumbs, this week's gardening tip is for a very popular flower that can be a little tricky growing so that is why we present the following tips. If any of you reading these tips have any requests on what you may need some tips on feel free to leave us a message here.
Lilies are grown from bulbs made up of fleshy overlapping scales. These flowers are known for growing into large clusters of flowering stems.
Location – Both variety's of lilies are grown best in full sun , shade tends to make them grow very floppy. They also need to be grown in a bed that drains well and isnt overly windy.
Soil– The best kind of soil for lilies to be grown in is the kind with lots of organic material to prevent drought. They are best grown in groups of 3 – 6 of the same variety and each bulb should be placed from 6-8 inches apart. Make sure to plant the bulbs facing up , divide and replant about every three years.
Fertilizer – Fertilize the flower in the spring with 5-10-10 as lilies like very rich fertilizer. A slow release formula is also recomended with lilies .
Water – Lilies are fairly draught resistant , watering once a week during extended dry periods is recomended. Also mulching helps retain moisture and control weeds.
Pests – Lilies are usually pest free but sometimes slugs can be a problem with new shoots. Just make sure to spray with forceful water and check for bugs often.
Over Winter – Its best to mulch newly planted bulbs before winter with anywhere from 4-6 inches of loose compost. When wary of how to protect a plant over winter its best to mulch and leave it there until the first frost of spring passes.
Well that's it for this week , again if anyone has any questions please dont hesitate to ask us questions on our facebook and our website. Until next week .
Tips on Growing Lettuce
First, prepare your soil. I like to add manure to the soil to provide nitrogen for healthy growth. Add manure as soon as you can work the soil in the spring (at least two weeks prior to planting the lettuce).
Plant seeds in full sun 1/8 inch deep in rows, 6 inches apart. If you plant new seed every two weeks you can have lettuce all summer.
However, for mid-summer yield you must protect the lettuce from summer heat. As the weather warms, begin planting in partial shade, somewhere where the afternoon sun will be blocked by the house, garage or tree. If you have taller plants nearby, such as corn, sunflower, etc., put the lettuce in the shade of those plants.
Avoid getting the leaves wet when you water. This invites disease. Water the soil at the base of the plant till moist, but not soaked.
Lettuce does not compete well with weeds or pests. Keep the weeds pulled and hand pick pests off the leaves. I would not use poisonous insecticides on my lettuce. If you must spray, use insecticidal soap.
The biggest enemy of lettuce in the garden is slugs and snails. They can practically destroy lettuce in about two nights. The best method to eliminate slugs is to go out in the garden, every morning, at sunrise and hand pick them. Look in damp, shady areas and you will find them easily.
Do this until you can not find any more. You can also help eliminate slugs by removing any article in or near your garden that provides a home for them. Slugs love to hide under old grass clippings, wood, cardboard or anything else that gives protection from the sun. So, clear your garden of all of these items
You can also buy snail bait at the garden shop that works well. However, I urge you to use the "Pet Safe" baits that are now available.
The older (cheaper) baits are poison to you and pets. I would never put something that will kill pets on a vegetable I intend to eat.
You have the basic tips, now read the article on transplanting to see the proper way to get your lettuce in the garden.
Expert Gardening Tips: Making It Easy for Newbies
These days, you don't have to be a grandma to start a garden, nor do you have to have a green thumb. You can start a garden with the help of ready potted plants, some basic gardening tools, and a gardening guide for any type of garden you have in mind.
Yes indeed, why a grow a new garden or start to learn how to?
If in the past you have tried to start a garden with one potted plant to test your gardening skill only to end up with nothing to show for your efforts, you must have made a lot of gardening booboos. There is no reason to stop you from trying out again.
If a garden outdoors seems to be a gargantuan task, start with potted plants for your patio or in the corner of your backyard. Many people love our indoor gardening tips, but nothing compares to being outdoors. When the flowers bloom and the scents fill the summer air, you will surely want to have more blooming flowers that get you closer to nature.
- A beautiful garden in a cramped apartment or one that stands out in a treeless neighborhood is a sight to behold. It works like magic on the senses and brings you back to the time you wished you had a magic garden.
If you are tired of the traffic scene outside the four walls of your home and you long for vibrant colors that remind you of open fields awashed with daffodils, you need a garden, no matter how small it is.
Gardening is also a therapeutic activity for people and the rewards are huge and gardening makes the body physically busy with all the kneeling, bending, pruning, and watering.
In sum, gardening is the way to go to decorate your front lawn and add some pizzazz to your backyard. A garden also helps in the effort against global warming – and this is the most important reason why you should have a garden.
Tips for Starting Your New Garden
Before starting a garden there are basic stuff to learn by heart such as the type of plants that will thrive in your locality and the amount of care they demand.
- Talk to a gardener and you might get lost in translation with all the babbling about soil pH, mulching, cotyledons, and composting.
But gardening should start with the basics – garden space and garden shape.
Where do you want to have your garden and what plants do you have in mind?
- If you want to start with a small space, make sure it receives a lot of sunlight and it is a place dogs and cats and other pesky four-legged creatures cannot reach.
For visual delight, choose decorative pots or gardening containers of different shapes, sizes, and heights. These will add texture to your gardening efforts.
- The decorative pots may have a coordinated look or a mix-match collection to achieve a certain look for that garden space.
Window Ceil Gardening Tips
The old-fashioned window box gardening resolves the issue of lack of space for condo dwellers. Window box gardens also enhance the interiors and frame the view out there or spruce up the apartment's exteriors – with spilling ivy, petunias, and geraniums.
- This type of gardening should be selected carefully to coordinate with the look and feel of the apartment or condo and the type of plants to grow.
You can make your own flower garden planter box o get a professional to do the job for you, complete with decorative add-ons and wall brackets to support it.
The next job is choosing your potted plants that can survive in the area.
Note the weather condition; is it too windy or does it rain too often and how much sun does that part of the apartment/condo receive during the day?
Knowing all these can help you choose the type of plants for your window garden.Garden suppliers can also fill you in and help you make the right choices of flowering plants or herbs for your garden, a greenhouse wouldn't be an entirely bad idea either to buy or build.
- The issue of home security may be a concern especially if your home can be easily accessed. For the front window, install secure double lock latches. The window is secured from the inside so there is no worry that the plants won't get their ample diet of sunshine if you leave the apartment during the daytime. Install a top vent or front awning if it rains often so you can leave the window open when it rains.
What Should You to Plant?
The choice of plants to grow will depend a lot on your personal preferences or gardening skills, ask around for gardening tips and tricks. If you are the type who goes for scents herbs in the kitchen's window box garden are recommended: dill, lemon thyme, lemon verbena, mint, spearmint, and sweet basil.
- For romantic scents in the living room, go grab potted jasmine, lavender, nicotania, and sweet alyssum. The flowers also add a dash of colors that would revive anyone's flagging spirits. If you want perennials grow crocuses tulips, daffodils, and primroses.
Homegrown vegetables might interest the culinary expert in the home – tomatoes, cabbages, beans, peas, and lettuces.
- Fresh homegrown veggies can stretch the grocery budget.
If you are big on ornamentation of your apartment or condo, choose plants that grow flowers that match the paint color of your home's exteriors.
- Permanent greenery such as Dwarf Alberta Spruce, Mugho Pine, Bristlecone Pine, and small cacti are top picks for year-round ornamental plants.
Get Sterilized Soil
Good quality soil is important in gardening – indoors and outdoors, its easy to create your own compost gardens with a garden composter.
For your window box garden and other indoor plants, take the time to sterilize the soil to get rid of nematodes and their eggs and noxious weeds that will eventually show up.
The best time to sterilize soil is during the summer or 'cooking' the soil in high temperatures using a large kwok after sieving to get rid of stones and other debris.
Or buy sterilized soil from garden suppliers if the job appears too messy for you. Sterilized soil assures the safety of children and house pets from getting worms.
Creating A Botanical Garden
Visit a public botanical garden.
On a basic level, this will give you a chance to enjoy the vibrant colors of a wide variety of flowers. Such gardens usually include a cornucopia of local and exotic plants, in all shapes, colors, and sizes.
But besides simply enjoying the flowers there, you can also get some fantastic ideas about which flowers to plant, and how to plant them.
You can do this through observation and by talking with the employees at the botanical garden. In the long run, this will help to drastically improve the quality of your own botanical garden.
Enhance your botanical garden using vines.
This is a fantastic method for using your garden's vertical space more effectively. You can find vines that are attractive for both their flowers and foliage.
Where should you grow the gardens? Some ideal structures include garden arches and garden arbors.
Besides using the vines' attractiveness to enhance your garden, you can also use them to conceal certain sections of your landscape, such as storage sheds.
When selecting vines for your garden, you can choose between annuals or perennials, and between evergreen or deciduous.
- Each option has its pros and cons, so it's basically a matter of which type of vine will have the best effect on your botanical garden. There's no right or wrong answer!
Add shrubs to your garden.
Technically speaking, we usually classify shrubs as horticultural, rather than botanical. Nonetheless, they can provide some variety and pizzazz to your garden.
The two main types of shrubs are deciduous and evergreen. You can use shrubs for functions such as windbreaks or hedges.
Due to their large size, you can use them in a variety of functions. They can be the centerpiece of your rock garden, on a indoor apartment garden, or it be used to display smaller flowers.
4. Have the right tools for the right job.
This is true for any type of garden, including botanical gardens and even garden greenhouses.
Here are some of the most helpful types of products for botanical gardens:
• circle hoe
• compost bin
• deer repellant (organic)
• fertilizer (organic)
• garden kneeler (save your knees!)
• gloves
• kelp meal (organic)
• perennial planting tool
Add class with ornamental grasses.
You can find a wide variety of these grasses, which can help to add personality to your botanical garden.
They're available in a rainbow of colors, including reds and blues! The main types of ornamental grasses are cool season grasses and warm season grasses.
- Warm-season grasses can grow well in dry and hot conditions.
- Meanwhile, cool season grasses adapt better to continuous temperature changes in the spring.
If you're planning to create a garden, why not create a botanical garden?


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Merida's 2015 lineup includes two new disc-equipped Ride endurance road bikes, aluminium Reacto aero bikes, and completely redesigned cyclocross bikes. On top of that, they have introduced triathlon-specific Warps and lowered prices on many key models.
There's loads to talk about so we'd better get started.
Sportive bikes, gran fondo bikes, endurance road bikes… call them whatever you like, Merida's Ride bikes are road bikes designed to be a bit more comfortable than a standard road bike.
We got a ride on the Merida Ride Pro Team back in February – the bike that Team Lampre-Merida ride over the cobbles – so check out that article for all the tech details.
In short, the Ride bikes have a shorter top tube and a longer head tube than the Reactos (see below), for example, for a slightly more upright ride position. That's a standard approach that every manufacturer takes although Merida don't go crazy, retaining a geometry that's still performance-orientated.
Merida also include other features designed to provide flex and absorb vibration, like seatstays that meet the seat tube low down rather than right up by the top tube junction, flattened chainstays and seatstays, and skinny seatposts.
The top-end Ride 5000 is built with flax fibres woven into the carbon fibre frame, the idea being to dampen vibration further, and the Race Sport fork features what Merida call F-Flex technology. Essentially, it's shaped with two cutouts close to the dropouts that are designed to allow movement and smooth the ride.
With a Shimano (largely Ultegra) groupset and Fulcrum Racing 7 wheels, the 5000 is priced at £1,800.
The two Carbon Comp Rides feature a lot of the same technology but not the flax damping, and a double chamber fork rather than the F-Flex fork. The Shimano Tiagra-equipped 3000 is priced at £1,250.
Merida offer a whole bunch of aluminium Rides too. The £999 400 (available in two different colour options: Team Lampre-Merida and white/blue) looks particularly appealing. You get a tapered head tube and a full carbon fork, plus a largely Shimano 105 groupset with Fulcrum Racing Comp wheels.
The entry-level Ride is the 88 at £524.99. It gets a 6061 rather than 6066 alloy frame, but it's double butted and still has a tapered headset and a full carbon fork. The groupset is a bit of a mix with Shimano Claris shifters and mechs.
There are three women's specific Ride models, each built around a 6066 triple-butted frame. The cheapest model is the £599.99 Ride 100 Juliet. It still gets a full carbon fork and Shimano Claris/Sora shifters and mechs.
Of course, you can't go far without seeing a disc brake road bike these days and Merida duly oblige with two in the Ride range, both of them carbon.
The Ride Disc 5000 comes with a largely Shimano Ultegra groupset and TRP's HyRd mechanically activated hydraulic disc brakes. It can accommodate tyres up to 28mm although it comes with 25mm Maxxis Dolemites.
Although Merida use a standard QR at the back, they go for a 15mm through axle up front to handle the braking forces. The Ride Disc 5000 has fittings for mudguards and is priced at £1,900.
The £1,350 3000 is a largely Shimano Tiagra build with Tektro Miro mechanical disc brakes.
The Reacto is the aero road bike in Merida's range, and it's the bike that the Team Lampre-Merida professional riders race on the vast majority of the time, having switched from the Scultura SL. Although the Scultura was lighter, Merida reckon that the aero efficiency of the Reacto makes it faster in nearly all situations.
We got the chance to ride the 2014 Reacto Evo Team back in February. Check out that article for a full rundown of all the Reacto's design features.
In brief, Merida use NACA (National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics) Fastback tube profiles – airfoil profiles with the trailing edge cut off to reduce weight and comply with UCI rules while retaining aerodynamic efficiency.
Other key features include a rear brake that's hidden behind the bottom bracket – allowing Merida to ditch the brake bridge between the seatstays – an integrated seatpost clamp, and internal cable routing.
The carbon Reactos also feature Merida's S-Flex seatpost that, as the name suggests, is designed to flex for more comfort. It comes with a flip-flop head that provides loads of saddle position adjustment – so you can get a good position if you fit clip-on aero bars, for example – and an integrated bracket for a Di2 battery.
If money is no object, the top Reacto in the range is the Team Edition at £7,000. This one comes with a Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 groupset, Fulcrum Red Wind 50 wheels, and a Rotor Flow NoQ chainset.
The Reacto Carbon Pro bikes come out of the same mould and boast all of the same features, including double chamber technology in the fork, where a central reinforcing rib down the centre of each leg is designed to provide greater lateral stiffness.
The difference is in the layup. The Reacto Carbon Pro uses different carbon fibres from the Carbon Team, bringing the price down.
The Shimano Dura-Ace model is priced £3,500 but we think the Reacto 5000 and Reacto 4000 look more exciting in terms of value.
The 5000 is built up with a mainly Shimano Ultegra groupset with Shimano 105 direct mount brakes and an FSA Gossamer Pro chainset. That chainset is 52-36T, by the way, and Merida use this combination across the Reacto lineup. It provides an excellent range of gear options for most people. This bike is £2,000 which, considering the tech and the spec on offer, seems like a good price.
The 4000 is £1,750. You get exactly the same frame and fork, it's just the spec that changes; it's Shimano 105 with an FSA Gossamer chainset and direct mount brakes from Tektro. Again, it looks like you're getting a lot for your money here.
Merida are adding an aluminium Reacto frame to the range for 2015, available in three different complete bike builds.
The frame in question is made from hydroformed triple-butted 6066 aluminium with a tapered head tube and an integrated seat clamp like you'll find on the carbon models. It looks like a high-quality piece of work in a very good grade of alloy. The geometry is the same as that of the carbon version too, although you don't get the S-Flex seatpost or the double chamber fork.
The fork is full carbon and that's a feature across the road range. Most other brands use cheaper alloy frames and carbon/alu forks at the lower price points.
Of the aluminium Reactos, the top-end model is the £1,300 Shimano Ultegra-equipped 500. £1,150 gets you the 400 in a Shimano 105 build while the Shimano Tiagra 300 nips in at £999.99.
You might have noticed that we've not mentioned any SRAM or Campagnolo equipped bikes. That's the way it is with Merida. They're Shimano all the way.
As we mentioned above, Merida firmly believe that an aero road bike will outperform a slightly lighter standard road bike in the vast majority of situations, so their highest specced road bikes are all Reactos now.
The Scultura remains in the range for 2015 though, with a very slightly modified geometry and a claimed frame weight of 1,050g (54cm).
The frame is full carbon right down to the dropouts and it features Merida's Flex Stays which are designed to provide comfort at the back. The fork has a tapered steerer and the same double chamber technology as that of the carbon Reactos.
The Scultura 5000 is built up with Shimano Ultegra shifters and mechs and a compact Shimano RS500 chainset. Priced at £1,600, it's £400 cheaper than last year's equivalent and looks impressive value for money.
The 4000, which is largely built up with Shimano 105 components with Merida's own brakes, is £1,350. Again, it's considerably cheaper than last year's model and looks an attractive proposition.
Merida offer three aluminum Sculturas. The frame is triple-butted 6066 alloy – so good stuff – with a tapered head tube, smooth welding and internal cable routing.
The best-specced alloy model is the £999.99 400 with Shimano 105 shifters and mechs (there are a lot of numbers going on today!)
The cheapest of the three, though, looks like a great bike for the cash. The Scultura 100 gets that same triple-butted 6066 frame, a full carbon fork with a tapered steerer, and Shimano Claris/Sora shifters and derailleurs. That's priced at £599.99.
Merida offer a women's specific model in the Scultura 4000 Juliet. The geometry is the same as the standard version but this bike gets narrower bars and a Juliet Sport saddle.
With a Shimano 105-based build, it's priced at £1,350.
Merida offer two cyclocross bikes built around the same completely redesigned triple-butted 6066 frame.
The higher level 500 (pictured, £999.99) gets a full carbon fork that takes a 15mm through axle hub.
This one comes with Shimano 105 shifters and mechs with an FSA Gossamer 46-36 chainset, and Tektro Spyre mechanical disc brakes.
The 300 (£799.99), on the other hand, gets an alloy fork, a Shimano Tiagra-based spec, and Tektro Miro mechanical discs.
Both bikes use Merida Comp rims on Joytech hubs and 35mm Continental Cyclocross Race tyres.
The carbon Warp Tri doesn't comply with UCI regulations, it's intended solely for triathlon.
The time trial legal Warp TT has an integrated stem but the Warp Tri doesn't. It's designed with a higher front end in mind suitable for the bike leg of a long distance triathlon, so Merida have added a raised section at the front of the top tube to manage the airflow in that area.
The tubes are built to a truncated NACA airfoil profile (the trailing edges are cut away), and the rear brake is hidden down behind the bottom bracket.
The Warp Tri 5000 (£2,600) comes with Shimano Ultegra mechs and Fulcrum Racing Quattro wheels while the Warp Tri 3000 (pictured, £2,200) has 105/Ultegra mechs and Merida's own 38mm rims on Formula hubs.
Flat bar road bikes
The Speeder 3000 flat bar road bike is a real eyecatcher. The frame is full carbon, as is the fork, and Merida opt for a real mix of components here including Shimano's M506 hydraulic disc brakes. This one is priced at £1,400.
If you don't want to spend that much, there are plenty of much cheaper alloy Speeders in the range. The new women's specific Juliet Speeder 300-V, for example, is £699.99.
The Crossway 100 (£549) is one of Merida's best selling bikes, built around a 6061 double-butted frame with a hydroformed down tube that hides the cable routing. You get mounts for a rack, mudguards and a kickstand.
The Suntour NEX fork provides 63mm of travel and you can lock it out for on-road sections while stopping comes courtesy of Tektro Vela hydraulic disc brakes.
The £399.99 Crossway 20-MD (available in both men's and women's versions) gets a new frame for 2014. With a Suntour suspension fork and mostly Shimano groupset components, it looks like a neat package for the money.
Mat has been in cycling media since 1996, on titles including BikeRadar, Total Bike, Total Mountain Bike, What Mountain Bike and Mountain Biking UK, and he has been editor of 220 Triathlon and Cycling Plus. Mat has been road.cc technical editor for over a decade, testing bikes, fettling the latest kit, and trying out the most up-to-the-minute clothing. We send him off around the world to get all the news from launches and shows too. He has won his category in Ironman UK 70.3 and finished on the podium in both marathons he has run. Mat is a Cambridge graduate who did a post-grad in magazine journalism, and he is a winner of the Cycling Media Award for Specialist Online Writer. Now pushing 50, he's riding road and gravel bikes most days for fun and fitness rather than training for competitions.


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