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While the goal is for the birds to eat the flies and the grubs, they have a very diverse diet. By including bird feeders in your yard, you will attract a variety of species.  Black-oil sunflower seed is the most common feed and attracts jays, finches, and sparrows.  Keep the feeders filled with seed or else the birds will leave to find other food sources. Have a variety of birdhouse sizes at different heights to cater to the various types of birds in your yard.  Clean the birdhouses once a year so they do not harbor mites or old nests. Make sure that the shelters are 20 feet away from feeders so nesting birds are not disturbed by others. Objects like twigs and dead leaves may make your lawn look messier, but they are used often by birds and other local species. Rather than raking these materials, leaving them in your yard helps birds build their nests and encourages them to stay in the area. Dead pieces of wood and leaves attract grubs and bugs and can also serve as a feeding ground for the birds. A bird bath not only gives birds a station to clean themselves, but it also gives them fresh drinking water. Maintain clean water for birds by purchasing a bath with a pump so the water is not stagnant, or replace the water every two days.  Do not fill the bird bath more than 2 inches (5.1 cm) deep with water, or else the excess water will make it difficult for the bird to fly.  Changing the water often will help prevent mosquitoes and other insects from laying their eggs.

summary: Set bird feeders up in your yard. Offer birdhouses and other nesting shelters. Leave common nesting materials in your yard. Provide clean water in a bird bath.


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Pure Vitamin C powder can be hard on your stomach and cause issues like heartburn and inflammation. Try getting the buffered version, which contains buffer minerals like calcium, magnesium, and zinc. It is gentler on your stomach and your digestive system. Get buffered Vitamin C online or at your local health food store. Another option is to use sodium ascorbate powder, which contains Vitamin C and sodium hydrogen carbonate. The sodium will help to regulate your water intake and make the Vitamin C easier to digest. Look for ascorbic acid online or at your local health food store. You will need to dissolve the Vitamin C powder into filtered or purified water to drink it. You should then drink lots of water during the flush to help move the Vitamin C through your body and encourage bowel movements. You will need to have at least five to six glasses of water during the flush. You can then drink five to six glasses of water as you ease off of the flush. The Vitamin C flush will usually take about two to six hours, depending on how long it takes the Vitamin C to go through your body. Try not to plan any outings during this time, as you need ready access to the bathroom as well as to the Vitamin C powder and fresh water. Begin the Vitamin C flush soon after you wake up in the morning. Do it before you eat any food. This will allow your body to absorb the Vitamin C.

summary: Look for buffered Vitamin C. Try sodium ascorbate powder. Have lots of filtered water on hand. Do not plan any major engagements during the flush. Start the flush first thing in the morning.


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Occasionally fungicidal sprays can burn and damage your plant leaves. Test each type of spray on a small area of your plant, such as 1 low leaf, before spraying your whole plant. Spray the leaf with enough spray that it runs off the leaf, and allow it to dry. If the leaf begins turning yellow or brown, this spray may be too harsh for this plant. Try different types of sprays on different leaves until you find a couple that work. Mildew can be a stubborn fungus that adapts and builds resistance to things that fight it. When you’ve found a couple sprays that work, alternate them so that the mildew doesn’t build a resistance to any of them. For example, use a baking soda spray 1 week and a milk spray or vinegar spray the next. When you begin a spray treatment regimen for powdery mildew, you will want to spray your infected plant in the morning to allow the sun to dry the treatment on the leaves. You may often see improvement after 1 treatment. Wait at least a week to apply another spray treatment, and do this only if you do not see improvement on your leaves from the first treatment. Before spraying your infected leaves, wipe them with a clean, dry cloth to get some of the mildew off first. This helps reduce the amount of mildew that runs off into the soil with your spray solution. Alternatively, rub infected leaves against each other to get some of the mildew off. Each time you use a homemade spray, spray each infected leaf generously enough that the spray starts to run off the leaf. Do not wipe the spray from the leaf, but allow the spray to run off and air dry. Chemical fungicides can be effective, but they can cause other problems with your garden as well. They can harm good organisms in the soil, as well as bees and other pollinating insects that are healthy for a thriving garden. They also can affect how safe it is to eat plants they are used on, so be sure to follow all packaging directions carefully if you’re using them on edible plants. Since organic fungicides can be made easily at home, it’s wise to try them first before resorting to chemical treatments.
summary: Test each spray on your plant before using it. Alternate sprays so the mildew doesn’t build resistance. Spray infected plant areas in the morning no more than once per week. Wipe leaves with a clean cloth to partially remove mildew. Allow spray to run off the leaves. Use chemical fungicides with caution.