INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You can figure this out by taking the cost of making the wheel and buying the prizes, the number of people who are going to play (this can be an estimate), and the probability of people winning the grand prize. People sometimes "get into a groove" and start to win prizes by the boatload. To prevent this, designate a number of times a person can spin the wheel.

SUMMARY: Set a cost for playing the wheel. Figure out the number of times someone can play.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You may already have an idea of where you want your living wall to be, but you should take into account other considerations, like the weight of your living wall, the amount of sunlight your wall gets throughout the day (and year), and removal or disposal concerns.  Even if you're someone who has a green thumb, at some point one of your plants may need to be replaced. In this case, a living wall close to a door outside can prevent dirt or decayed plant matter from being tracked through your house. Take a stud finder and make sure your wall has weight bearing studs. Even the weight of a single plant with its roots saturated with water may be enough to pull your living wall free from wall anchors. Fastening your living wall firmly to two studs should prevent this. Imagine your living wall at different times of the year. For example, you may find that an outdoors living wall looks less desirable in the winter months if you live in a temperate climate. A living wall close to a large window might also be negatively impacted by cold during cold months. There are many companies that provide prefabricated wall-hanging frames in which you can plant your living wall. Some models are even freestanding, creating a kind of living wall partition in your home, which might be suitable if you do not have load bearing studs to fasten your living wall to. You can also fashion your own living wall simply enough with wood, plastic sheeting, and a plant friendly fabric. Use a pencil and a tape measure to mark the dimensions on the wall you intend your vertical garden to be and note these down. These measurements will be important whether you are buying a pre-made living wall or making your own. You might also want to mark the spot on the wall you've found studs. This way, when it comes time to hang your living wall, you can do so easily and without interruption.

SUMMARY: Evaluate placement options for outdoor and indoor living walls. Decide on a pre-made kit or the DIY route. Measure and mark the space you wish your living wall to occupy.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Slide your casserole dish or baking pan onto one of the upper shelves in your refrigerator where you’ll be able to keep an eye on it. Make sure the shelf you pick out is perfectly flat so the Jello sets in an even layer.  There’s no need to wait for your Jello to set completely—you just want to leave it in long enough to let it solidify to the point where you can add another layer without the colors mingling. If the shelf you use is crooked, your Jello layers may come out thicker on one end than the other, which could throw off the look of your rainbow. Use a table knife to carefully slice the single sheet of Jello into precise squares. Aim to make each square the same size so you won’t be left with any thin slivers or oddly-shaped pieces. Enjoy!  If you’re serving bigger kids and adults, measure your squares to be about 2–3 inches (5.1–7.6 cm) apiece. For smaller children, 1–2 in (2.5–5.1 cm) servings should be plenty.  Cover your leftover Jello and store it in the refrigerator. It should stay good for a week or longer.

SUMMARY: Chill the first layer of Jello in the refrigerator for 25-30 minutes. Cut your rainbow Jello into squares before serving it.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Weeds will compete for the soil’s nutrients and slow the development of young thyme plants. Control the weeds around seedlings either through weeding or mulching. Mulching with limestone gravel or builder’s sand can improve drainage around the plants and prevent root rot. You can try other mulches made of organic matter like leaf mold or straw, as well. Thyme is a hardy, drought-resistant herb. You need to water the plants on a regular schedule, but not often. Too much water will cause root rot. Give the plants a good watering when you see the soil around them has gone completely dry. Soak the ground thoroughly and wait until the soil dries completely before watering your plants again. Once your seedlings take off, the plants will need very little attention to thrive. Thyme doesn’t need a lot of nutrients to survive and too much fertilizer will cause it to lose its flavor and become gangly. Mulch your plants in autumn with organic matter like leaf mold, well-rotted animal manure or compost. This will deliver the minimal nutrients thyme requires all year long, as well as protect the plants from frost once winter arrives. If you want your plants to continue being bushy and producing tender stems, you will need to prune your thyme back to half its previous height every spring. Do this after the last frost. If you do this, the next spring it will flourish again. After three to four years of growth with the same plants, their stalks will become woody and the plant will produce fewer leaves.  At this point you may want to start a new batch of seedlings, especially if you cultivate thyme for culinary purposes.  Use an almanac to check when the last frost usually occurs. After this date, it may be safe to cut back the thyme.

SUMMARY:
Control the weeds around your plants. Let the soil get completely dry between waterings. Avoid over-fertilizing thyme. Cut thyme back every spring.