| How to Edit Google Photos on Android Posted: 09 May 2018 05:00 PM PDT This wikiHow teaches you how to add a filter to a photo, and make customized light, color, crop, and rotation edits on Google Photos, using Android. Edit10 Second Summary 1. Open Google Photos.
2. Tap a photo.
3. Tap the three horizontal sliders icon at the bottom.
4. Select a filter.
5. Tap the three sliders icon to adjust Light, Color, and Pop.
6. Tap the square icon at the bottom to crop or rotate.
7. Tap SAVE when you're finished editing.
- Open the Google Photos app on your Android. The Photos icon looks like a colored pinwheel with orange, red, blue, and green curls. You can find it on your Apps menu.
- Tap the tab at the bottom. This button looks like a icon on a navigation bar at the bottom of your screen. It will open a list of all your photos.
- Find and tap the photo you want to edit. This will open the selected photo in full-screen.
- Tap the icon at the bottom. This button is located next to the icon in the lower-left corner of your screen. It will open your photo in editing mode.
- Select a filter for your photo. Swipe left on the image filters at the bottom to browse all of them, and tap the filter you want to apply to your photo.
- Tap the icon to adjust Light, Color, and Pop values. This button is in the lower-left corner of your screen. It will open your image adjustment sliders, and allow you to customize your photo's visual qualities.
- Adjust the Light, Color, and Pop sliders to customize the look of your photo.
- The Light slider will let you make your photo brighter or dimmer. You can tap the icon next to it if you want to customize individual light components, such as contrast, highlights, shadows, and vignette.
- The Color slider will help you pop out or dim down the colors in your photo. You can also tap the icon and customize individual color qualities, such as saturation, warmth, tint, and skin tone.
- The Pop slider will allow you to adjust the texture and structure of your image.
- Tap the icon to crop or rotate your photo. This will open your image in the crop tool.
- Tap and move one of the corners around the edge of your photo. This will allow you to select the frame you want to crop.
- You can also tap the square icon on the bottom-left, and select a preset for your crop ratio.
- Tap the icon on the bottom-right to rotate your photo 90-degrees counter-clockwise.
- Tap and move the angle slider at the bottom. This will allow you to adjust and change the camera angle in your photo.
- Pinch in and out with two fingers to zoom in and out. You can zoom in and out on your photo in the crop tool, and adjust which parts of the image are included inside the frame.
- Tap . This button is at the bottom of your screen. It will save all your crop and rotate adjustments.
- If you want to undo all your crop and rotate adjustments, tap the RESET button.
- Tap the button. This will save all your edits to your photo.
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| How to Apply Mulch Posted: 09 May 2018 09:00 AM PDT Using organic mulch in your yard or garden beds can conserve water, shield plant roots, improve the health of the soil, preserve soil temperature, and prevent weed growth. Inorganic or decorative mulch is less effective at preventing weed growth and shielding plant roots, but can add color and texture to your garden bed or property. First, decide which mulch you want to use on your property, then follow the proper procedures to apply the mulch so that works as intended. EditChoosing the Right Mulch - Select an organic mulch to add nutrients to your lawn. Organic mulches include wood chips, straw, grass clippings, chopped leaves, and compost. When the mulch breaks down, it naturally adds nutrients to the underlying soil. Organic mulch will also help with water retention, weed prevention, and will protect plant roots. Organic mulches won't, however, protect from pests.[1]
- You can purchase organic mulch online or at a gardening store.
- Organic mulches will have to be replaced or augmented every year.
- Choose inorganic mulch for a decorative look. Inorganic mulches include gravel, stones, tumbled glass, and river rock. Inorganic mulch can prevent weed germination, help retain moisture, and regulate root temperature, but are often less effective than organic mulches. Unlike organic mulches, however, inorganic mulches come in a wide variety of colors and styles that you can use to decorate your outdoor space. Choose a stone or gravel that matches the aesthetic of your landscaping.[2]
- For example, you can get an inorganic mulch that matches the color of your house.
- If you are going to a sleek, modern style, you may want to get stones that are all the same size and shape.
- Using stone or gravel in high temperatures could overheat and hurt your plants.[3]
- Purchase enough mulch to cover the area. You'll want to cover your flower bed or lawn with - of mulch during the summer. To determine how much mulch you need to purchase for your space, you can use an online calculator like the one found at https://www.bhg.com/gardening/yard/mulch/mulch/.[4]
- Mulch is typically sold by the so-called "yard" which covers of garden deep.
- If you are using mulch for weed control, apply the mulch so it's - thick.
- If you are mulching vegetable beds during the winter you should lay down a - layer.
- Applying too much mulch will suffocate plant roots and kill a plant.
EditDeciding When to Mulch - Apply organic mulch in the early summer for the best results. You can still mulch throughout other parts of the year, but the end of spring and beginning of summer are often the best time to lay down mulch. During this time, the soil has warmed up and plants are typically out of dormancy.[5]
- If you are laying down mulch to prevent weeds or improve the health of your lawn or flower bed, it's best to do it sooner rather than wait for the optimal time.
- Apply winter mulch in the late fall. A common misconception is that winter mulch can prevent the soil from freezing in cold temperatures. This is untrue, but applying mulch can make the freezing process more gradual and reduce excessive freeze-thaw cycles, which is better for your plants. When laying down mulch for winter protection, lay down - of mulch to the area.[6]
- You can use both organic and inorganic mulch for winter mulching.
- Add organic mulch to newly planted trees or shrubs. Organic mulch like compost or manure are the best types of mulch to use for newly planted shrubs, trees, and flowers because they add essential nutrients to the soil and protect the new plants from weeds. Inorganic mulches won't have an effect on newly planted trees or shrubs.[7]
- Wood-based organic mulch may compete for nitrogen with your new plants, so if you plan on using them, till nitrogen amendments into the soil beforehand.
EditLaying Down Mulch - Pull weeds out of the lawn. Use a garden spade to dig out any existing weeds in the area. Make sure to get deep enough to dig out the weeds roots or it may grow back. This step is important so that weeds don't grow under the mulch.[8]
- If you have time, you can use a chemical weed killer to remove weeds as an alternative.
- A selective chemical weed killer will only harm broad leaf weeds or grasses. A nonselective chemical weed killer will harm any plant it comes into contact with.
- Don any safety gear recommended by your weed killer and read the manufacturer's directions regarding application.
- Create an edge for the mulch. Use a shovel or manual edger and carefully dig around the area that you want to mulch. This should create a smooth continuous line around the flower bed or tree that will help keep the mulch off the grass.[9]
- Don't toss the soil into your flowerbed or you may promote grass growth in your mulch.
- You can also create an edge by lining up stone around the area that you want to mulch.
- Remove existing mulch or dress the top with a similar mulch. Use a shovel to dig away any existing mulch on the top surface of your lawn or flower bed. Transfer the old mulch into a wheelbarrow and discard it. You'll know you've removed enough mulch when you see dark brown soil with roots in it.[10]
- You can place the old mulch into a compost pile and let it break down.
- If you are adding a similar mulch, you can simply top dress the existing mulch after smoothing it out with a rake.
- Shovel small piles of mulch onto your flower bed or lawn. First, pour the mulch into a wheelbarrow to make it easier to transport. Then, shovel small piles of mulch in the areas that you want to add it to. Once you have 3-4 small piles, move onto the next step.[11]
- Just dumping all of the mulch in one area may leave you with too much mulch, which will suffocate your plants' roots.
- Rake the mulch over the area in an even layer. Rake down the small piles that you shoveled into the area. If you're mulching during the spring or summer, create a - layer over the entirety of the area. If you are using a larger, inorganic mulch, you can spread it out with your hands rather than a rake. As you need more, pour more mulch in the area with your shovel.[12]
- If you are mulching during the winter or for weed prevention, you can create a layer that is thick.
- Leave an of clearance between the trunk of any trees or plants and the mulch.
- Water organic mulch. Watering organic mulch with a garden hose or buckets of water will prevent it from blowing away and give it moisture. Be careful not to over water the mulch or it the water may pool on the top of it, which could be detrimental to your plants.[13]
- Replace organic mulch every year. Organic mulch will break down over time and lose most of its benefits over time. For this reason, you should remove the old mulch and add new mulch around the same time each year.[14]
- Wood chips often last longer than other organic mulches but will turn gray over time.
- Replace inorganic mulch when it no longer looks fresh. Inorganic mulch lasts much longer than organic mulch and doesn't need to be replaced often. If your gravel or stones look dirty, you could hose them down with water to clean them instead of replacing it.[15]
EditThings You'll Need - Shovel
- Wheelbarrow
- Garden hose
- Manual edger (optional)
- Cocoa hulls, a form of organic mulch, is toxic to dogs.[16]
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| How to Make a Chocolate and Cookie Layer Cake Posted: 09 May 2018 01:00 AM PDT If you're a fan of both chocolate cake and cookie cake, why not have both at once? With a soft, chewy cookie cake as the base of the cake and two layers of chocolate cake, topped off by a combination of chocolate and cookie dough frosting, this is a cake that any chocolate and cookie fan would love. EditIngredients EditFor the Chocolate Cake[1] - all-purpose flour
- sugar
- cocoa powder
- baking powder
- baking soda
- 2 eggs
- milk
- vegetable oil
- vanilla extract
- boiling water
EditFor the Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake[2] - softened unsalted butter
- packed brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- vanilla extract
- cornstarch
- baking soda
- semisweet chocolate chips
EditFor the Frostings For the Chocolate Frosting[2] - sugar
- unsweetened cocoa powder
- butter, softened
- heavy whipping cream
- vanilla extract
For the Cookie Dough Frosting[3] - butter
- brown sugar
- powdered sugar
- flour
- vanilla
- salt
- to milk
- mini chocolate chips
EditPreparing the Chocolate Cake - Preheat the oven to . Grease and flour two round nine-inch cake pans and set aside.
- Sift the dry ingredients. Using a whisk, sift the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, and baking soda together in a large bowl.
- Mix in the wet ingredients. Crack in the eggs and then pour in the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Use an electric hand mixer to beat the ingredients together for about two minutes, or until fully combined.
- Stir in the boiling water with a spoon. The water will thin the cake batter; this is normal.
- Pour the cake batter into the two pans. Use a rubber spatula to scrape out the leftover cake batter and get it into the pans.
- Allow the cake to bake for 30 to 35 minutes. The baking time may vary, but if a toothpick poked into the center of the cake comes out clean, then the cake is done baking.
- Allow the cakes to cool for 10 minutes.
- Remove the cakes from their pans. Take a knife and run it along the edges of the cake pans to slightly dislodge the cakes, then place a wire rack over the top of the pans and flip the pans over. Carefully remove the cake pans from the cakes and allow the cakes to fully cool.
EditPreparing the Cookie Cake - Preheat the oven to . Grease a nine-inch cake pan and set aside.
- Cream the butter. Using an electric mixer, cream the butter in a large bowl until it's creamy and smooth.
- Blend in the brown sugar on medium speed until smooth.
- Combine in the wet ingredients. Crack in the egg, then add in the egg yolk and vanilla, and mix thoroughly on medium speed.
- It's recommended to make sure the eggs are room temperature before you add them in, as this will make sure the egg is blended in evenly and will result in a consistent texture in the cookie cake.
- Sift together the dry ingredients. Using a whisk, sift the flour, cornstarch, and baking soda together in a separate bowl.
- Slowly combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients. The dough will be thick, which is normal.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Press the cookie dough into the cake pan. Make sure it rests evenly in the pan.
- Bake the cake for 20 to 25 minutes. The cake is done when it is a light shade of golden brown, and a toothpick poked into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- If you're worried about the edges of the cake turning too dark, you can loosely cover the cake with aluminum foil after 15 minutes, which can help prevent the edges from overcooking.
- Place the cake pan on a wire rack and allow it to cool. Do not remove it from the pan until it has cooled fully.
EditFinishing the Cake - Make the chocolate frosting. The sweet chocolate frosting will add a delightful taste to your finished cake.
- Sift the sugar and cocoa powder together, and set it aside.
- In a separate bowl, use a mixer to cream the butter.
- Alternate between slowly adding the sugar and cocoa powder mix, the heavy cream, and the vanilla to the butter mix, slowly blending it together after adding each ingredient.
- Mix at high speed until the ingredients are fully blended together.
- Prepare the cookie dough frosting. Those who fear there isn't enough cookie flavor will be reassured by the presence of this frosting.
- Cream the butter, brown sugar, and powdered sugar at low speed.
- Combine in the flour, salt, and vanilla at medium speed until the frosting is creamy.
- Mix in the milk slowly, stopping when the frosting is at the wanted consistency.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Remove the cookie cake from the pan. Run a knife along the edges of the cake pan to dislodge the cake, remove it from the pan, and place it on a plate.
- Frost the top of the cookie cake with the chocolate frosting.
- Stack one of the chocolate cakes on top of the frosted cookie cake. Frost the top with the cookie dough frosting.
- Place the second chocolate cake on top of the frosted chocolate cake.
- Frost the rest of the cake with the frosting of your choice. You can try frosting the top of the cake with cookie dough frosting and the sides with chocolate frosting, or vice versa.
- Garnish the cake. Try using the extra frosting to decorate the cake, if you wish. Top with chocolate chips or cookie dough, or something more creative, like chocolate-dipped strawberries.
- Serve. Slice the cake and place it on a serving plate. Consider serving it alongside vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or even just a glass of milk. Enjoy!
- It's preferred to use a paddle attachment on the mixer to beat the butter, but it's not required.
- If you don't like chocolate chip or chocolate cake, then experiment. This idea has no limits. You can make white cake with sugar cookie cake, spice cake with gingerbread cookie cake, and so forth; try it out.
- You can use cake pans with removable sides if you anticipate having trouble removing the cakes from their pans.
- If you are very pressed for time, buy cakes pre-made and simply frost them.
- If you're out of heavy cream when making the chocolate frosting, try half-and-half. Milk will work, but the frosting won't be as creamy.
- Be careful not to over-mix the cake batter, or the cake will turn out rubbery and tough.
EditThings You'll Need - Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Electric mixer
- 3 nine-inch cake pans
- Knife for spreading icing
EditRelated wikiHows EditSources and Citations
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