Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Plant your Gardenias in lighter containers if you plan to bring them inside during the winter. Take caution when living in cold climates. Continue feeding Gardenias over winter.

Answer: If you expect to have to bring Gardenias in over winter because you live in a cold climate, do yourself a favor by planting them in lighter container materials. You may otherwise find it too difficult to try to bring the heavy pots in for the winter.  Light materials include plastic (you can put the ugly plastic pot inside a more attractive pot). You could also put your pot on a pot trolley to make heavier pots easier to move. In zones 6 and cooler it's important to bring Gardenias outside only in warmer temperatures. The rest of the time they will need to be in heated spaces indoors. Zone 6 temperatures can drop down to -10 degrees Fahrenheit (-23.3 degrees Celsius). A general purpose fertilizer given over six weekly intervals is ideal. Reduce watering over winter but do not allow the plant to dry out completely.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Spray the stain with an enzyme cleaner to remove stubborn set-in stains. Coat stains in a paste made from baking soda for gentle cleaning. Bleach light underwear with lemon juice.

Answer: If you don’t clean the stain right away or you wash it in hot water, blood can absorb deep into a fabric’s fibers, creating a set-in stain that’s difficult to get out. If that happens, try spraying the underwear with an enzymatic cleaner, which is designed to break down the enzymes in biological stains, like blood. Let it sit according to the label’s directions, then wash your underwear in cold water.   You can typically find enzymatic cleaners at major retailers that sell cleaning supplies, but if there isn’t one available near you, you can order them online. Oxygenated bleach may also help remove set-in stains. If you don’t have these products available, you might be able to remove the stain with items you already have at home, like baking soda, lemons, or meat tenderizer. Mix about 1/4 cup (45 g) of baking soda with 1  tsp (4.9 mL) of water at a time until it forms a thick paste. Then, spread that paste over the crotch of your underwear so it completely covers the stain. Leave the baking soda in place for at least 30 minutes, but for the best results, let it sit overnight. Afterward, wash and dry your underwear as usual. You can also make a paste from unseasoned meat tenderizer or crushed aspirin or ibuprofen tablets. Cut a lemon in half, then rub the cut side of the lemon over the bloodstain on your underwear. Continue doing this for about 3-5 minutes or until you see that the stain is gone, then wash your underwear in cool or cold water and hang them to dry. Do not use this on brightly-colored or dark underwear, as the lemon juice will stain them.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Look for damage in soft, unpainted wood. Check for small, round holes. Pay attention to sawdust on the ground. Examine your house's exterior. Ask a professional for confirmation.

Answer: Female carpenter bees use their teeth to make their nests, and softwood expends less energy. Paint can be poisonous for carpenter bees, and most shy away from decorated wood. Cedar, pinewood, and cypress wood especially attract carpenter bees. Popular nesting spots for carpenter bees include: decks, porch ceilings, fascia boards, and window trim. Carpenter bee damage is well known for its exact, even holes. After a bee has burrowed in its nest, it leaves behind a precise 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) hole. These holes are usually made at a 90-degree entrance to the first nest chamber. When a carpenter bee digs a hole into wood, it leaves behind a small pile of sawdust. These piles are generally even and directly below their small holes drilled into the wood. Inexplicable sawdust mounds could be a sign of home infestation. Carpenter bees rarely, if ever, infest the inside of a home. For easy access to plants and protection against humans, carpenter bees construct their nests outside. if you notice wood damage inside your home, your home is probably infested by a different insect. To an untrained eye, carpenter bee damage can be hard to verify. An exterminator is trained to recognize insect damage. If hired, they can confirm your bee infestation or identify an alternative source (like carpenter ants or termites).


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Talk with local authorities. Add security cameras. Use a local neighborhood watch. Remove graffiti quickly.

Answer:
Let your local police know that you are concerned about graffiti in your neighborhood. Point out any vacant properties dimly lit areas and any other places that are prime spots for graffiti. Ask the police to patrol these areas a little more.   The local authorities may also suggest some other methods of deterrence that you have not thought of. Developing a relationship with your local police creates a team approach to deterring graffiti. Good quality security cameras are expensive but even cheaper ones have a deterrent effect because people see them and assume that they are being filmed. Erect them where they are obvious and be sure to secure them well.  Post signs that say “All activity is being monitored.” You can even add security cameras and never turn them on. People will automatically assume that they are being watched. Join up and place the signs about your area. Be sure to do your bit as others help you out too. Attend local meetings to discuss happenings in the area and to come up with ideas for dealing with challenges as a group.   You can also contact your local Keep America Beautiful affiliate to create a graffiti awareness program for your neighborhood. Call (203) 659-3000 or email info@kab.org.  Suggest graffiti deterrence as a topic for a watch meeting and invite local law enforcement. If you become a victim of graffiti, remove it within 24 to 48 hours. If you remove it quickly, there is very little chance of it becoming a reoccurring problem. If the graffiti is in a public area next to your property, call your city and county officials to report it as soon as possible.   Graffiti vandals take pride in their work and do not want it to be erased quickly. Graffiti tends to attract more graffiti. So removing it quickly will prevent others from damaging the area.