| How to Grow Mandevillas Posted: 01 May 2021 05:00 PM PDT Would you like to brighten up your home during the spring and summer months? Look no further than the mandevilla. This brightly-colored, viney plant thrives in warm weather, and adds a refreshing touch to your indoor or outdoor living space.[1] You don't have to be an expert gardener to grow your own mandevillas; in fact, we've answered all your frequently asked questions to help you get started. [Edit]Are mandevillas easy to grow? - Yes, they're very easy to grow. Mandevilla plants are pretty low-maintenance, and don't require too much extra work. Also, these flowers only bloom outside when it's warm, so you don't have to worry about them during the colder weather.[2]
- You can grow your mandevilla all year by bringing it inside during the colder months. However, your mandevilla won't grow as much during the winter.[3]
- You can plant mandevillas in a variety of places, like hanging baskets, portable containers, and wire fence panels.[4]
- Try growing several mandevillas on a small trellis to create your own living wall.[5]
[Edit]How do you plant mandevilla seeds? - Plant your mandevilla seeds in well-drained soil.[6] To test your soil, dig a large hole that's around wide and deep. Pour water into the hole and see how long it takes to drain. If the water drains out in 10 minutes or less, your soil is suitable for mandevillas.[7]
- If your soil doesn't drain well, mix something organic into your soil, like decomposed manure, peat moss, or compost.
- If you're growing your mandevillas in a pot, fill the container with an even mixture of peat moss, builder's sand, and potting mix.[8]
- Space your seeds about apart.[9] Then, bury your mandevilla seeds beneath about of soil, so they're fully covered.[10]
[Edit]Do mandevillas need a trellis? - Yes, they usually do. Mandevillas are vine-like flowers that need some extra support as they grow. If you don't have a trellis, install a trellis or frame instead.[11] Mandevillas are "twining" vines, so they'll circle and attach to the trellis or support automatically.[12]
- You can also grow your mandevillas in a hanging basket.[13]
- If you're planting mandevillas in a container, stick an obelisk in the soil. Your mandvillas will train to the obelisk as they grow.[14]
[Edit]Can mandevilla take full sun? - Yes, it can.[15] However, mandevillas also do fine in partial shade.[16] If you're growing a mandevilla indoors, give it plenty of bright, indirect sunlight.[17]
- In general, mandevillas thrive in at least weather during the day, and at night.
- Mandevillas do well with 6 hours of full sun, but they'll be fine in partial shade, too. If you grow your plant in a shadier spot, make sure it gets at least 2-6 hours of direct sun throughout the day.[18]
[Edit]What fertilizer do mandevillas need? - Nourish your mandevillas every 2 weeks with phosphorus-rich fertilizer. Spread this fertilizer during the summer months.[19] Thankfully, mandevillas don't need fertilizer in the winter, even if you bring them inside.[20]
- A 10-20-10 fertilizer works well for mandevillas.[21]
- Wear gloves whenever you handle mandevillas. The plants create a sap that may irritate your skin.[22]
[Edit]How often do you water mandevillas? - Water your plants frequently so the soil stays moist. To test your soil, slip a wooden chopstick into the dirt. Let the chopstick sit for 10 minutes, and then remove it. If part of the wood changed color during this time, your soil is moist.[23]
- Your soil should feel damp, but not soaking wet.
- During the hotter months, spritz your mandevillas with a light mist of water.[24]
- Water your plant occasionally during the winter. Mandevillas don't need to be watered that much during their rest period. Leave the soil mostly dry, but make sure it doesn't dry out all the way.[25]
[Edit]Do you prune your mandevilla? - Yes, you should prune your mandevilla when you first plant it. Mandevilla plants grow pretty aggressively, and pruning helps keep your plant under control. After planting the seeds, wait for several shoots to emerge from the soil. Choose 3-5 of the strongest shoots to let grow, and prune back the others. Then, continue to trim back any small or overcrowded growths on your plant.[26]
- Continue pinching away small flowers throughout the growing season. When you remove these small shoots, your vine looks a lot bushier.[27]
[Edit]When will your mandevilla start flowering? - Mandevillas start blooming in late spring. Then, your plant will continue to flower until the first frost hits.[28] Mandevilla flowers are typically pink, white, or red, and grow along green vines.[29]
[Edit]How do you care for a mandevilla during the winter? - Bring your plant inside and prune it back. Mandevilla plants die if they're left outside during freezing weather.[30] Once your plant is inside, trim back the vines so they're only about long.[31] Don't worry—your mandevilla will grow back during the warmer months.[32]
- As an extra precaution, wash the plant carefully to remove any bugs or critters that crawled on the vine during the warmer weather.[33]
- Store and tend to your mandevilla in a space. Your mandevilla won't be flourishing during the colder months, but it won't be dying, either.[34] During the winter, lightly water your mandevilla once every 5-6 weeks.[35]
- You might keep your mandevilla in the garage, or in another slightly cool space.
[Edit]Warnings - Mandevillas are toxic to both people and pets. If you have children or pets at home, plant your mandevilla somewhere out of reach.[36]
- Mandevilla plants tend to attract common pests, like mealybugs, red spider mites, scales, and whiteflies. If you notice any pests on your flowers, spray them down with a strong stream of water. For a more long-term solution, treat your mandevillas with safe insecticidal soaps or insecticides.[37] According to experts, products like Akari, Avid, Floramite, Pylon, Tetrasan, and Ultiflora are safe to use.[38]
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| How to Draw White on White Paper Posted: 01 May 2021 09:00 AM PDT If you've ever tried to draw a white subject on a white piece of paper, you probably know how tough it can be. Making your subject stand out instead of fading into the background is no easy feat, but it can be done! With a few tips and tricks, you can make your white drawing distinct from its white background in no time. [Edit]Colored Pencil - Start with the lighter tones. This will help you preserve the overall light color of your subject. Go for light grays, light pinks, and light browns as you start in on your drawing.[1]
- This is especially important for white fur. Using lighter tones first will help it look more realistic.
- Add shadows to your drawing with grays and blacks. Shadows help give your project dimension and look more realistic; plus, they'll break up the white color a little bit. Take note of where the light falls on your subject, and make sure to add those in as you draw.[2]
- The shadows on a white subject are often made up of multiple colors. Neutral gray, beige, tan, and even light pink can work for shadows in or around the subject.
- Shadows are rarely the same color all over. Even if all you see is gray, try adding in different tones, like light or dark gray, to make them look more realistic.
- Add different white colors with off-white and cream. If your subject is looking a little too dark, use an off-white or cream color to balance out the shadows and build up the white color. These colors will stand out against the white page, making details easier to see.[3]
- Ivory and light tan colors are also great for these areas.
- Use a white pencil to color in true white areas. If you leave those areas blank and just let the paper show through, they won't pop out of the page as much. Use a white colored pencil to actually fill in the areas that are truly white so they stand out.[4]
- This will help give your drawing the glossy, almost painted look that finished colored pencil drawings have.
- Give the object a bold outline with a dark color. If you're drawing something that's one white color all over, give it definition by outlining it in black or navy blue. That way, it will stand out from the page instead of fading into the background.[5]
- This is great for flat objects that don't have a lot of dimension.
[Edit]Graphite - Color in the shadows near your subject completely. You can use your pencil to create depth by adding shadows and dark areas on or around your subject. Try cross hatching to fill in an area completely wherever there are shadows.[6]
- Pick a spot that the light is coming from and stick with it the whole time. If it's coming from the left, draw shadows on the right. If it's coming from directly above, add shadows underneath the subject.
- Leave highlighted portions of the object blank. You can let the white paper shine through to give the appearance of light shining on your subject. Use your pencil to lightly color in the areas around the brightest point.[7]
- Again, think about where the light is coming from. The space nearest the light will be the brightest, while the space furthest away will be the darkest.
- Focus on folds, bends, and arcs in your subject. These can all give your drawing more colors and definition. As you draw, don't be afraid to really focus on the minute aspects of your subject.[8]
- For example, white fur might grow or move in different directions.
- White flower petals might have a slight crease or rip in them.
- Add objects in the background to make your subject stand out. To really make your white subject pop, draw things coming out from behind it. This will help give your drawing contrast, and it will also add dimension.[9]
- For example, if you're drawing flower petals, you could add vines or leaves behind them.
- If you're drawing a white animal, add grass or a fence behind them.
- Color the white background a different color to make your subject pop. If you want your white drawing to stand out, you can give it a small background using a different color. Draw your outline, then add color in a small circle behind the drawing to make it stand out.[10]
- You can use this trick when you're drawing simple, small objects or doodles.
- Go slowly, and add color with a light hand.
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| How to Make Keto Bread Posted: 01 May 2021 01:00 AM PDT If you've gone on the keto diet, you're probably yearning for the days when you could enjoy a slice of toast or a tasty sandwich. Fortunately, going on this ultra-low-carb diet doesn't mean that you have to give up bread completely! You can make a variety of tasty loaves that are packed with keto-friendly ingredients, like nut flours and butter.[1] If you're in a big hurry, you can even whip up a 90-second single-serve keto bread in your microwave. [Edit]Ingredients [Edit]Easy Almond Flour Keto Bread - of unsalted, melted butter
- 1 3/4 cups (168 g) of blanched almond flour
- 2 teaspoons (9 g) of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 g) of salt
- 6 large eggs, room temperature, separated
[Edit]Egg-Free Keto Bread - 2 cups (192 g) of almond flour
- 2 cups (192 g) of powdered whey protein isolate
- 1 tbsp (22 g) of xanthan gum
- 3 teaspoons (14 g) of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 g) of salt
- of melted butter
- of warm water
[Edit]90-Second Microwave Keto Bread - 1 large egg
- of milk
- of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (7 g) of coconut flour
- 1 tablespoon (6 g) of almond or hazelnut flour
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 g) of baking powder
- A pinch of salt
[Edit]Easy Almond Flour Keto Bread - Preheat your oven to . Before you start mixing up your bread, switch on your oven to .[2] Most ovens take about 15 minutes to preheat.
- Some ovens will beep to let you know when the oven has reached the desired temperature.
- Butter a loaf pan. Take a stick of cool or room-temperature butter and rub it over the inside of your loaf pan. Alternatively, soften the butter for a few seconds in the microwave, then use a pastry brush to smooth it over your pan.[3]
- If you warm up the butter in the microwave, take care not to melt it completely. Otherwise, it will separate, so you'll end up spreading more water than fat over the inside of your pan.
- Line the pan with parchment paper. Take a sheet of parchment paper and push it down into the pan. It should be long enough that of paper stick out past the edges of the pan on 2 sides.[4]
- You'll use the parchment paper to help you pull the bread out of the pan once it's cooked.
- Separate the whites and yolks from 6 eggs. Crack the eggs on your counter or tabletop, then carefully drop them into a bowl. Scoop the yolks out with your hands and put them in a separate bowl.[5] Since you're cracking a lot of eggs, use 3 bowls. After removing the yolk from an egg, pour the whites into a separate bowl from your working bowl. That way, if you accidentally break a yolk, it won't contaminate all your egg whites.
- Eggs separate more easily when they're cold, so separate your eggs first and then set them aside to warm up a little while you prepare your other ingredients.
- Ideally, your eggs should be about room temperature before you mix them in with the other ingredients.[6]
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Pour 1 3/4 cups (168 g) of blanched almond flour, 2 teaspoons (9 g) of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon (3 g) of salt into a large mixing bowl. Mix them together with a fork or wire whisk until they're well combined.[7]
- Using a whisk will help ensure that the dry ingredients are evenly mixed and distributed.[8]
- Almonds are rich in keto-friendly healthy fats.[9] Almond flour is a great alternative to carb-heavy, grain-based flour. Get it online or from your local health food store, or make your own!
- Mix the egg yolks and butter into the dry ingredients. Pour the 6 egg yolks into the bowl with the dry ingredients, along with , or 1 full-sized stick, of melted butter. Whisk the ingredients together with a fork or wire whisk.[10]
- Take care to break up the egg yolks and distribute them evenly throughout the mixture! It may help to puncture them with a fork.
- Beat the egg whites until they form soft peaks. In a separate mixing bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer on medium-high speed.[11] The whites should appear white and foamy, and they should form curled-over peaks when you lift the beater out of the egg mix.[12]
- Your egg whites may not mix properly if they're colder than room temperature or you leave any traces of yolk behind.
- Fold the egg whites into the flour mixture gradually. Take about 1/3 of the egg whites and gently stir them into the batter. Then, carefully fold in the rest of the egg whites.[13] To fold in the whites, scoop them out onto the top of the batter, then slice through them with a spatula, going deep enough to touch the bottom of the bowl. Scrape the batter up from the bottom of the bowl and fold it over the top. Turn the bowl 90° and repeat the folding action. Do this 1-2 more times until the egg whites are incorporated into the batter.[14]
- To keep the batter light and fluffy, don't stir the egg in thoroughly. It's okay if your batter appears a little streaky.
- Pour the batter into the pan and bake it for 25-30 minutes. Transfer your batter into the prepared pan and stick it in the oven. After about 25 minutes, check on your bread. If it looks golden brown on top, stick a toothpick into the center of the loaf. Your tasty keto loaf is done when the toothpick comes out clean![15]
- If it's not done yet, put it back for another 5 minutes, then check again. Keep checking at 5-minute intervals until it's just right.
- Allow the bread to cool completely before lifting it out of the pan. Once you're satisfied with your bread, set the pan on a rack to cool. After it's cool to the touch, grab the edges of the parchment paper and lift the bread out of the pan. Now it's ready to slice and serve![16]
- You can slice your bread and use it for sandwiches or toast.
- Wrap up any bread you don't use right away in cling wrap or foil.
- If you keep the bread well-wrapped, it usually keeps for about 5 days at room temperature.
[Edit]Egg-Free Keto Bread - Preheat your oven to . Switch on your oven to .[17] Let it heat up while you're mixing up the batter.
- This recipe only takes about 5 minutes to prepare, so give your oven a little extra time to heat up! Most ovens preheat in about 15 minutes.
- Line a loaf pan with parchment paper. Tear off some parchment paper and push it down into the loaf pan. This will prevent the bread from sticking to the sides of the pan.[18]
- You may find it helpful to grease the pan with a little butter or non-stick cooking spray before putting in the parchment. This will help the parchment stick to the pan.[19]
- Make your parchment paper wide enough that stick out past the sides of the pan. That way, you can grab the paper and lift the bread out of the pan when it's done cooking.
- Whisk all the dry ingredients together. Pour 2 cups (192 g) of almond flour, 2 cups (192 g) of powdered whey protein isolate, 1 tbsp (22 g) of xanthan gum, 3 teaspoons (14 g) of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon (3 g) of salt into a large mixing bowl. Mix them together with a wire whisk or fork.[20]
- Whisking the ingredients together will help ensure that they're all evenly distributed. If you don't have a whisk, use a spatula.
- Whey protein powder is safe for most people, but it's best to avoid it if you have a dairy allergy or sensitivity. It can also interfere with certain medications, such as albendazole, alendronate, and some antibiotics.[21]
- You can get plain, unflavored whey protein powder at stores that sell vitamins and supplements. Buy xanthan gum online or in the baking section of your grocery store.
- Mix in the warm water and melted butter. Slowly pour of warm water over the flour mixture and stir it in until the ingredients are well mixed. Then, mix in of melted butter.[22] Gently stir the ingredients together with a spatula or spoon to mix them.
- Bake the bread in your prepared pan for 20-25 minutes. Pour the batter into the lined loaf pan, then stick it in the preheated oven. After about 20 minutes, check on your loaf. If it's done, it will look golden-brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the middle of the loaf will come out clean.[23]
- Let the loaf cool in the pan on a rack, then use the parchment paper to lift it out.
- Top off a slice with butter for a keto-friendly snack, or use it to make a tasty sandwich!
- Wrap up any bread you don't use right away in foil or plastic wrap. It will keep for about a week in the fridge.
[Edit]90-Second Microwave Keto Bread - Whisk the egg, oil, milk, flours, baking powder, and salt together. Pour 1 large egg, of milk, of olive oil, 1 tablespoon (7 g) of coconut flour, 1 tablespoon (6 g) of almond or hazelnut flour, 1/4 teaspoon (1 g) of baking powder, and a pinch of salt into a small mixing bowl. Whisk them together with a wire whisk or a fork.[24]
- If you want a little extra flavor, mix in 1/4 cup (28 g) of grated cheese or a spoonful of minced scallions or herbs.
- Coconut flour is a tasty alternative to almond flour. You can buy it at any store that sells organic baking ingredients.
- Pour the batter into a microwave-safe mug. Use a tall mug so that there's a little room for the bread to rise or bubble up in the microwave. Tap the bottom of the mug on a hard countertop a few times to encourage any air bubbles to rise to the surface.[25]
- If you have trouble with the bread sticking to the mug, swirl some melted butter or olive oil in it before adding in the batter.[26]
- Microwave the batter on high for 1 minute and 30 seconds. Stick your mug in the microwave and zap it for 90 seconds. Take it out and enjoy your tiny, tasty personal keto loaf![27]
- Let your bread cool for a couple minutes, then upend the mug over a cutting board. Slice the bread and toast it or eat it as-is.
- Not only is almond flour lower in carbs than wheat-based flour, but it's also full of healthy fats, protein, vitamins, and minerals.[28] Almond flour bread is both keto friendly and nutrient rich!
[Edit]Things You'll Need [Edit]Easy Almond Flour Keto Bread - loaf pan
- Parchment paper
- Mixing bowls
- Wire whisk or fork
- Electric mixer
- Spatula
- Toothpick
[Edit]Egg-Free Keto Bread - loaf pan
- Parchment paper
- Large mixing bowl
- Wire whisk or fork
- Spatula
- Toothpick
[Edit]90-Second Microwave Keto Bread - Small mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Tall microwave-safe mug
- Cutting board
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