Q: As a tropical plant, guanabana can’t survive in cold areas. In the U.S., for example, it can only be raised in USDA areas 10 through 13. Look up a map of growing areas to see how your planting area compares to these zones.  The USDA zone map divides areas according to their climate, which can help you determine what plants grow well in your area. Guanabana trees grow best in warm temperatures but do best in temperatures consistently above 41 °F (5 °C). They won’t survive in temperatures below 37 °F (3 °C). If you live in a cooler climate, you can still grow guanabana in a greenhouse. Areas that experience full sunlight are the ideal growing spot for guanabana trees. The sun keeps the soil dry and your guanabana warm. However, guanabanas may also survive in areas that experience partial shade. Partial shade indicates a spot that receives 4 to 6 hours of sunlight a day. The trees aren’t likely to survive in areas that get less sunlight than that. Having trees, walls, and other structures around the guanabana helps it survive. Guanabana trees have short roots, so a strong wind can potentially knock them over. Planting the trees behind a wind buffer also ensures you don’t wake up to a tree without any leaves left to insulate it.  Walls are a good option because they absorb and radiate heat needed to keep the tree warm. You can also plant guanabana behind a building. Monitor which direction the wind blows towards, then plant the tree on the opposite side. Another way to protect a tree is to plant stakes in the ground. Stretch burlap or plastic between the stakes to block the wind. The tree still needs adequate space to grow. Keep in mind that guanabana can grow 30 ft (9.1 m) tall and 10 ft (3.0 m) wide. Give it plenty of space and make sure it can’t fall on anything valuable.  Plant the tree at least 7 ft (2.1 m) from other trees. Keep it at least 20 ft (6.1 m) from buildings and walls. Guanabana trees have shallow roots that don’t require much water. They require soil that drains quickly, which makes sandy soil the best option. You can mix organic amendments into your soil to get it to drain faster.  Guanabana trees can tolerate a wide range of soils. For example, mix compost, builder’s sand, vermiculite, or peat about 8 in (20 cm) into the soil.  You can watch your growing area after a hard rain to see how it drains. Avoid areas that still have pools of water a few hours after the rain stops. You can get a soil testing kit at a home improvement store. Guanabana trees grow in slightly acidic soil. If your soil isn’t at the right pH, mix chemicals into it to change the pH.  It’s easier to grow a plant suitable for your soil type rather than altering the soil pH. Mixing in sulfur or aluminum sulfate can make the soil more acidic. Adding organic material such as compost makes the soil more acidic, so be aware if you use it for drainage purposes.
A: Grow guanabana in a warm, humid environment. Pick an area that experiences at least 6 hours of sunlight a day. Grow the tree in a spot that offers wind protection. Space the tree apart from other trees and structures. Choose a spot with well-draining, sandy soil. Adjust the soil pH to 5 to 6.5.

Q: Lay out craft paper on the floor. Place each piece on the paper and cut out a template. Make sure to trim the paper to the size of the art piece when it is framed. Tape your templates using painter’s tape. Start with the centerpiece and place it at eye level, i.e., about 57 inches (144.8 cm) from the floor. Then arrange the rest of the pieces around it in the exact way that you want them. Step back and see if:  The space is filled appropriately. The arrangement is too close or too far from nearby furniture. Play with the arrangement until you are happy with it. With a pencil or pen, place a dot on the craft paper where the frame’s hanging attachment is. This is where you will hammer in your nails. Do this with the paper still on the wall. After you have hammered in all of your nails, un-tape the paper and tear it away from the nail. Make sure to use weight-appropriate nails.  Use monkey-hook picture hangers for art up to 35 pounds (560 ounces), i.e., lightweight art. Use nails or hollow-wall hangers for art up to 79 pounds (1,264 ounces). Use wall anchors for art up to 143 pounds (2,288 ounces). Start by hanging the centerpiece(s) first. Use a leveler to make sure each piece is straight. Then step back from the wall and assess it one more time. Make sure the paintings are level and the arrangement is cohesive.
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Cut out templates from craft paper. Tape the templates to the wall. Mark where the nails should go. Hammer in your nails. Hang your art.