INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Iguanas need greens and enjoy chopped veggies as healthy treats. Some appropriate greens include collards, mustard, dandelion, or turnip greens. In addition, your iguana will eat kale and different types of lettuce. Chopped veggie choices can include broccoli, bok choy, green beans, and squash. Ultimately, your iguana will spend a lot of time consuming vegetables. Most lettuces, like iceberg and hearts of romaine, won’t provide enough vitamins and nutrients to sustain your iguana. Choose colorful lettuces that have more nutritional value. In addition to leafy vegetables, your iguana will enjoy snacking on and eating a variety of fruits. Some good fruits to give your iguana include strawberries, blueberries, bananas, apples, cantaloupe. Ultimately, most berries and melons will make a good addition to your iguana’s diet. Iguana food is often in dry pellet form. Mix iguana food with fruits and vegetables in a fruit bowl or serve them separately. Many vets recommend wetting them slightly before giving them to your iguana,  as this will make it easier for your iguana to eat. Remember, though, give store-bought food only as a supplement to fruits and vegetables. Follow the directions on the product you purchase. Many iguanas don’t get all the nutrition they need in captivity. Because of this, your iguana may benefit from reptile vitamin supplements. These supplements come as powder and can be mixed with your iguana's food. They provide vitamins and minerals like calcium and vitamin D3, which are critical to your iguana’s health. Iguanas are herbivores and don’t really eat meat in the wild. As a result, avoid providing them insects like crickets and mealworms that other reptiles often eat. Ultimately, too much protein could hurt your iguana. While your iguana will get most of the water it needs from its food, you should also provide several water bowls in its habitat. This way, your iguana will have access to a lot of clean and fresh water if it is thirsty. In addition, providing water bowls will help increase the humidity level of your iguana’s habitat.

SUMMARY: Give your iguana vegetables. Provide your iguana with fruits. Give your iguana commercially formulated iguana food. Buy reptile vitamin supplements. Avoid relying on insects. Place several large water bowls in your iguana’s habitat.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Metal washtubs, preformed pond liners, and sealed ceramic pots are all great choices for your pond. A container that is 16 inches (41 cm) in diameter and 12 inches (30 cm) deep will give you enough room for 4-5 plants, which is a great size for a beginner garden.  Containers made of wood, like a barrel, can be used only if you line the inside with a pond liner. Plants do better in containers with dark interiors that do not reflect light away from the pond. The container does not have to be visible. You can bury it in the ground or surround it with rocks or decking. If you plan to bring your container indoors permanently, or just for the winter, make sure you select a container that you’ll be able to transport easily. if you want a larger water feature. Larger ponds are possible if you have the yard space to dig a large hole that is at least 1.5–2 feet (0.46–0.61 m) deep and 7 by 4 feet (2.1 by 1.2 m) wide.  Building it to this size will help ensure the health of the pond water. Line it with a pond liner that is at least 4 feet (1.2 m) larger than the pond itself. Larger, in-ground ponds are complex ecosystems that can be difficult to balance and manage if you are new to pond management. The plants in your pond need sunlight in order to thrive, so choose a bright spot. You also need a spot where the plants have protection from the scorching effects of the afternoon sun.  Afternoon sun is the most intense, so consider placement of your plants to maximize morning sun and provide a couple hours of late-day shade. Any size container of standing water can be a drowning hazard for young children, so keep this in mind when you are scoping out a spot for your water garden. Keep the pond away from trees that drop their leaves or flowers in large amounts. These can clog up the pond. Gravel will provide a natural biofilter and substrate for your pond and will give you something to nest your potted plants into. It’s important to rinse your gravel before you use it to make sure it is free from dust and other debris that can cloud your pond water. 2 inches (5.1 cm) of gravel is all you need. You’re going to eat the plants that grow in the pond water so make sure you are starting with water that is as free from harmful bacteria, heavy metals and, toxins as possible. High-quality tap water is usually the best option.  Distilled water is not a good option because it contains none of the minerals that are found in natural water sources. Rain water collected in a rain barrel can also be used, as your garden will be watered naturally by the rain anyway.

SUMMARY: Select a water-safe container to create a small pond. Build an outdoor pond Choose a location that gets 5-6 hours of sunlight per day. Line the bottom of your pond with rinsed gravel. Fill your pond with clean water.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You can give your scarecrow facial features using an endless array of materials. Decide whether you want him to look smiling and happy or grumpy and menacing. Here are some ideas:  Draw on his eyes, nose and mouth using a black magic marker. Cut out triangular shapes from pieces of colored felt for eyes and nose. You can sew them on or attach with hot glue. Use different sized or colored buttons for eyes, nose  and mouth. Sew on or attach with hot glue. Use bits of black plastic or pipe cleaner to make eyebrows. Slant them downwards to make an angry scarecrow. Glue some straw to your scarecrows head to give the effect of hair. Don't worry about making it look neat, he's supposed to look scary, after all! Alternatively, glue an old wig to his head or use an old mop. You can personalize your scarecrow by accessorizing it any way you like. His most important accessory, however, is a straw hat. Use any old hat you have lying around and secure to his head with hot glue. Here are some other (optional) accessorizing ideas:  Tie a red bandana around his color, or leave a bright handkerchief peeking out of his pocket. Jazz up his hat using some brightly colored plastic flowers. Stick an old pipe in his mouth. Tie reflective or shiny ribbon to your scarecrow to add movement and reflect light.

SUMMARY:
Give your scarecrow facial features. Give your scarecrow some hair. Accessorize. Finished.