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How to Prune Coneflowers
Coneflowers or echinacea can be a wonderful addition to any garden or yard. With growing coneflowers being relatively simple and their care being low-maintenance, you may be wondering, “What about pruning?” Luckily for you, coneflowers are low-maintenance...
How to Delete a File On Your Computer
Deletion is a process that makes files inaccessible to most users, including yourself. Deleting files is very simple on a computer.
How to Maintain Confidentiality
Whether you’re an entrepreneur or an educator, protecting sensitive information is a priority. For some industries, such as healthcare, there are strict laws and ethical codes that govern private information. Since private information is routinely stored...
How to Prune Roots
While pruning the roots of a plant or tree may sound scary, it's actually quite common. If done properly, root pruning can improve the plant's growth and overall health. Container plants can become "pot-bound," with tight circular roots that can't get eno...
How to Earn a Bachelor's Degree
Earning a bachelor’s degree at a college or university can serve as the gateway to your career aspirations. You can typically earn bachelor’s degrees in the arts, sciences, or fine arts, so choose the path that suits your future goals. Then, find a school...
How to Prune Roses in Winter
Rose bushes will begin to blossom in the early parts of spring. In order to make sure that the rose bushes are in good condition and will grow in the ways and directions that you’d like them to, it’s a smart idea to prune your roses late in the winter.[1]...
How to Prune a Spider Plant
Spider plants are one of the easiest houseplants to care for, but don't worry if yours develops a few brown leaves. If your plant has yellowing leaves, gets too large for its container, or puts out lots of baby plants, it's probably time to prune. Use cle...
How to Edit Legend Entries in Excel
This wikiHow teaches you how to change the name or value of a chart's legend entries in a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, using a computer.
How to Clean an Electric Motor
Cleaning a dirty motor involves working with small metal and electrical components. Remove the motor's components carefully to avoid damaging them. They can be cleaned off with a degreaser or another non-flammable cleaning solution. If you experience any...
How to Organize Apps on Android
This wikiHow teaches you how to organize and change the custom layout of all the apps on your Android's Home screen and Apps menu. You can group multiple apps in the same folder, create app shortcuts on your Home screen, and edit the order of all the apps...
How to Prune Tree Roses
Tree roses are a type of rose bush shaped to resemble a small tree. When pruning tree roses, you want to achieve 2 things: to promote the blooming of flowers and to keep the tree-like shape. To do this, cut your trees in the early springtime, and continue...
How to Freeze Carrots Without Blanching
Although blanching is an excellent way to preserve a carrot's flavor before storing, it can be a time-consuming process. If you'd prefer not to blanch your carrots, you can freeze unblanched carrots for up to 10 months at a time. Depending on your prefere...
How to Add Baking Soda to a Pool
Adding baking soda to your pool raises the pH level, keeping the water clean and safe to swim in. The amount you add will depend on a few factors, such as the alkalinity of the water, the pool's volume, and even what temperature the water is. Once you get...
How to Apply for the MBA Entrance Exam
Universities that offer an MBA (Masters of Business Administration) degree require that applicants take an entrance exam before applying to the program. However, there are several tests which you can take to apply for an MBA. These tests are all comparabl...
How to Celebrate Mental Health Day
On October 10th, many people across the globe celebrate Mental Health Day to raise awareness of mental health issues. Celebrate by taking action: reach out to a friend in need, complete random acts of kindness, and donate to mental health organizations. Y...
How to Crochet a Mandala
A mandala is a circle made up of different patterns and colors. You can crochet a mandala and use it as a decorative piece, a coaster, or a potholder. Choose the yarn colors you want to use to customize your mandala, and then create a foundation circle. W...