| How to Plant Bermuda Grass Posted: 29 Aug 2017 05:00 PM PDT Bermuda grass is a lush, green grass that's popular in hotter climates. If you're looking to fill your yard with a traffic tolerant type of grass, Bermuda is a great option. If you prepare the area properly and follow the correct techniques, you can plant Bermuda grass seeds or sod that will thrive in your yard.[1] EditPreparing the Location for Bermuda Grass - Make sure that you live in the right climate. Bermuda grass excels in sub-tropical climates such as the Southern US, South America, Australia, Africa, and India. If you live in a northern region or an area that's prone to high cold or reduced rainfall, consider using a different grass type.[2]
- There are also more expensive Bermuda grass hybrids that are more resilient to cold.
- Till the area until it's free of weeds and patches of grass. Rent or purchase a tilling machine online or at a hardware store. Roll the tiller over your lawn and lift up existing grass and weeds. This will allow you to plant your Bermuda grass without it having to compete with other grass or weeds in your yard.[3]
- If you can't get a mechanical tiller machine, you can use a manual tiller to till the soil.
- If you have ryegrass in your lawn, you'll have to kill it off because it contains toxins that stop Bermuda grass from growing.[4]
- You may have to till the soil more than once to remove any baby grass that starts to sprout after you till the yard initially.
- Rake away the dead grass and weeds. Before you plant your Bermuda grass, you'll want to start with a fresh piece of land. After you've tilled the soil, you'll want to rake away dead grass and leaves so that you have a plot of land that doesn't have any new plant life growing out of the surface.[5]
- Test the soil in your yard. Bermuda grass grows best in soil with a pH of 5.6-7. To evaluate the pH level in your soil, you can get a sample of it tested at your local university's cooperative extension. If your soil is too acidic, you must add lime to amend the soil. If the soil is too alkaline, then you can amend the soil with sulfur to increase the acidity in the soil.[6]
- Amend the soil. Bermuda grass does best in well-drained soil that's high in organic material. Clay soils are not good for the grass. Humus is the generic term used for soil that's high in organic material. You can purchase humus at a home and gardening store or online. You'll want to lay down at least 6 inches of humus before you plant your seeds or lay your sod.[7]
EditPlanting Bermuda Grass Seeds - Rake over the area to even out the dirt. Use a rake to go over the area that you've tilled to level out the dirt. You'll want to get rid of depressions and hills in your lawn so that the seeds have a nice flat surface to grow on. Fill in any depressions with soil. Remove any large rocks or leftover organic material before laying down your seeds.[8]
- Plant the seeds. You can plant the seeds by hand, or you can purchase a broadcast seeder to help you evenly disperse the seeds on your lawn. You'll want to use 1 - 2 pounds (453.59 - 907.18 g) per 1000 square feet (304.8 square meters) to promote a lush yard. Go over the entirety of the soil and try to evenly distribute the seeds.[9]
- Cover the seeds with 1/4 inch of soil. Use a rake to go over the seeds and cover them with soil. Bermuda grass needs to be covered in soil to grow, but too much soil over your seeds will inhibit growth. All of the seeds should be lightly covered with a 1/8 to 1/4 inch (0.31 - 0.63 cm) layer over them.[10]
- Water the seeds. Immediately after planting the grass, you should thoroughly water your yard so that the soil remains moist. Afterward, continue watering the yard daily. After watering the lawn, stick your finger in the soil to see if the top half inch (1.27 cm) of the soil is moist.[11]
- While Bermuda grass is a drought-tolerant grass, it requires a lot of water at first for the seeds to germinate.
- Apply fertilizer to the grass. If you haven't done a soil test to evaluate the surrounding soil, you can lay down a complete (N-P-K) turf-grade fertilizer with a 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio. Purchase the fertilizer online or at a hardware store, then sprinkle it over your lawn. Bermuda grass will take 10-30 days to germinate under ideal conditions.[12]
EditPlanting Bermuda Grass Sod - Measure the area where you want to plant the sod. Sod is grass that's been pre-grown and can be rolled out on existing dirt. Before laying your sod, you'll need to know how much square footage of sod you'll need. Use a tape measure to measure your lawn and deduct areas where grass won't grow, like driveways or blacktops.[13]
- Water your yard the night before. Irrigating your lawn with 1/4 to 1/2 inch (0.63 - 1.27 cm) of water the night before you plant your sod will prepare the area and will promote the healthy growth of your Bermuda grass. Water should not pool on top of the dirt, but it should penetrate into it.[14]
- If water pools on the surface of the dirt, it means you've watered it too much.
- Roll out your sod on the longest straight edge of your lawn. Find the longest straight edge of your lawn and begin to lay down the sod. Roll out the sod, dirt side down and continue to push it until it's flattened out. Continue to lay down the sod, edge to edge, until the lawn is completely covered.[15]
- Use a shovel to trim the sod around obstructions. If you come across an area where the sod doesn't fit, like a driveway or fountain, you can use a shovel to trim around the sides.[16]
- Lay out the rest of the sod. Continue to lay out the sod in rows so that each row of sod touches the next. If you lay your sod rows too far apart, there will be holes in your lawn.[17]
- Water your sod daily. Immediately after laying out all the sod, you'll want to water it thoroughly. Then, to maintain it, you should continue to water it every day in the morning. Keep foot traffic off the sod for at least a week after laying it to promote the health of your grass.
- If you water sod evening, it will be more prone to fungal infections during the night.
EditThings You'll Need - Till
- Rake
- Humus or soil high in organic material
- Bermuda grass seeds or sod
- Water
- Measuring tape
- Shovel
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| How to Delete a Discord Channel on Android Posted: 29 Aug 2017 09:00 AM PDT This wikiHow teaches you how to delete a text or voice chat channel on a Discord server and remove all of its contents, using Android. Edit10 Second Summary 1. Open the Discord app.
2. Tap the three horizontal lines icon.
3. Tap a server icon.
4. Tap a channel.
5. Tap the three vertical dots icon.
6. Select Channel Settings.
7. Tap the three vertical dots icon.
8. Select Delete Channel.
9. Tap OKAY to confirm.
- Open the Discord app on your Android. The Discord icon looks like a white game controller in a blue circle on your Apps list.
- If you're not automatically signed into Discord on your device, enter your email and your password to log in.
- Tap the three horizontal lines icon. It's in the upper-left corner of your screen. This button will open your navigation menu on the left-hand side of your screen.
- Tap a server icon. Select a server from the list of all your servers on the left-hand side of your screen. This will show you all the text and voice channels on it.
- Tap a chat channel. You will see a list of all chat channels on this server under TEXT CHANNELS and VOICE CHANNELS. Tap on a channel to open the chat conversation.
- Tap the three vertical dots icon. This button is in the upper-right corner of your screen. It will open a drop-down menu.
- Select on the drop-down menu. It will open a new page titled Channel Settings.
- Tap the three vertical dots icon. This button is located in the upper-right corner of Channel Settings. It will open a drop-down menu.
- Select on the drop-down menu. It will delete this channel and remove it from the server. You will have to confirm your action in a pop-up window.
- Tap in the pop-up. This will confirm your action, and delete this chat channel with all of its contents. It won't appear on this server's channels list anymore.
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| How to Get Rid of Wrinkles Naturally Posted: 29 Aug 2017 01:00 AM PDT Smooth skin can be a sign of health, vitality, and youth. Many people try different ways to keep their skin wrinkle-free as they age. Wrinkles can develop on your skin due to age, exposure to ultraviolet light, smoking, and repeated facial gestures such as smiling or squinting.[1] Although there are many anti-wrinkle creams, serums, and supplements available, you may prefer natural ways to get rid of your wrinkles. You can do this by keeping your skin moist, encouraging firmer skin with lifestyle choices, and preventing wrinkles. EditKeeping Your Skin Moist - Drink plenty of water. Drink at least 8 glasses of water every day. This can flush your body of toxins and promote healthy, glowing skin. The moisture can also plump up your skin and temporarily fill wrinkled areas.[2]
- Count beverages such as fruit juice, tea, coffee or flavored waters to your daily total.[3]
- Add a slice of lemon to your water to brighten your skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles.[4]
- Slather on a natural moisturizer. Apply a few drops of a natural product or oil such as olive or coconut to your body or facial skin twice a day. This can help maintain moisture and plump up the skin, reducing the appearance of wrinkles.[5] Some natural moisturizers include:
- Olive oil
- Castor oil[6]
- Coconut oil
- Shea butter
- Aloe vera
- Select different oils for oily and combination skin. Even people with oily and combination skin need moisturizer for their skin. This can help you get rid of wrinkles and may even reduce redness and shine. Choose lighter natural oils to moisturize oil skin such as:[7]
- Argan oil
- Jojoba oil
- Grapeseed oil
- Hemp seed oil
- Choose a face mask to pamper your skin. Whip up a face mask with foods you probably have around the house. Infuse your skin with vitamins and nutrients in eggs, avocados, and cucumbers. They may erase or reduce any wrinkles you have. Adding a few splashes of lemon juice to your mask may further plump your skin and make it glow. Mix together the any of the following masks and leave on your selection for 15 minutes before rinsing them off with warm water:[8]
- One tablespoon honey with one tablespoon ground flax meal and ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- Four tablespoons lemon and ½ cup uncooked rolled oats
- One tablespoon lukewarm water, one apricot and ½ of a banana
- Two tablespoons oat- or wheat grass juice, ½ an avocado, ½ cup yogurt
EditFirming Your Skin with Targeted Exercises - Perform targeted exercises to firm skin. Try different exercises that stretch and strengthen your neck and face muscles. This can not only help reduce the appearance of wrinkles, but may also prevent them in the future. Repeat the following exercises once or twice a day:
- Work the muscles around your eyeballs. Place your index fingers on the outside of your eyes and the middle fingers in the centers of your eyebrows. Push up gently and look down. Squeeze your eyes tightly shut and release by opening them again. Repeat this exercises once or twice per day, which may reduce the appearance of wrinkles and prevent them in the future.[9]
- Exercise your lower eyelids. Putting your index fingers on the outside corners of your eyes. Then place your middle fingers on the inside corners. Press gently, keeping your fingers in place, and close your eyes while looking up. Open your eyes and repeat the movement. Do this once or twice a day to minimize wrinkles and the risk of developing them in the future.[10]
- Strengthen muscles around your lips. Make a V-shape with your thumb and fingers at the upper corners of your mouth. Make the same shape with your other hand and place it above the first hand. Gently press in your fingers and try to force a smile against them. Repeat once or twice per day. This can temporarily reduce wrinkles and prevent them in the future.[11]
- Increase neck and head strength and flexibility. Place one hand below your neck. Keep your thumb spread far from the other fingers. Then place your other hand on top of this and point your chin toward the ceiling. Gently pull down your chest and smile with your mouth closed. This can reduce wrinkling around your neck while strengthening the muscles. It may also prevent more wrinkling in the future.[12]
EditMinimizing Wrinkles Through Lifestyle - Enjoy a massage. Stimulate your circulation and relax yourself with a professional massage or one you do yourself. This can boost nutrients to the skin and relieve stress, both of which may not only get rid of wrinkles, but prevent them in the future.[13]
- Locate a qualified massage therapists either online or ask your doctor for a recommendation.[14]
- Rub on a small bit of your favorite lotion with firm but gentle pressure. Focus on areas especially prone to wrinkles such as your neck, under your eyes, or your forehead.
- Consume foods high in C. Incorporate different foods into your diet every day that contain high amounts of vitamin C. These can build collagen, which makes your skin look firmer. They can also protect your skin from UV damage that causes wrinkling.[15] Some examples of foods high in vitamin C include:[16]
- Tomatoes
- Chili peppers
- Mango
- Strawberries
- Broccoli
- Pineapple
- Eat plenty of berries. Use a wide selection of colorful berries at most meals. These contains polyphenols and antioxidants that promote cell regeneration that may reduce the appearance of wrinkles and prevent them in the future. Choose any of the following berries to reap their wrinkle-busting potential:[17]
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
- Strawberries
- Blackberries
- Currants
- Pomegranate
- Boost your vitamin E intake with nuts. Eat a handful of nuts as a snack or instead of something like chips. These contain healthy fats and vitamin E, which can help your skin retain moisture.[18] It can also reduce the appearance of wrinkles and protect you from harmful UV rays.[19] Select any of the following foods to get plenty of vitamin E:[20]
- Walnuts
- Almonds
- Hazelnuts
- Peanuts
- Pistachios
EditPreventing Further Wrinkling - Use different facial gestures. Mix up your facial gestures throughout your day. Certain movements and expressions, such as squinting your eyes or tilting your head, can lead to fine lines and wrinkles. They also decrease flexibility in the muscles, which can make it difficult for skin to spring back to its original position.[21]
- Wear preventative glasses. Exposure to bright lights or reading small text can cause you to squint your eyes. Invest in and wear reading glasses if you have to squint when your read. Put on sunglasses if you're out in the sun. This can keep you from squinting and developing fine lines and wrinkles around your eyes.[22]
- Limit sun exposure. Reduce how much exposure you have to ultraviolet light. This breaks down the supportive tissue in your skin and inhibits strength and flexibility. Cover yourself with sunscreen, UV-clothing, or hats when you're in the sun. Limit the amount of time you spend at the beach or pool, walk on the shady side of a street, or sit under trees while you're outside.[23]
- Wear a broad spectrum, high SPF sunscreen when you're running errands or doing other outdoor activities.[24]
- Quit smoking. Smoking also speeds up the natural aging process by changing the circulation of blood to your skin. This can contribute to wrinkles. Quitting smoking or even decreasing how much you smoke a day may slow down the aging process and prevent further wrinkles.[25]
- See your doctor if you have trouble kicking the habit. They can help you figure out an optimal way to stop or limit how much you smoke.
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