It's really up to you when you trim your orange tree. However, if you're interested in preserving the next crop, or are worried about winter frost, then there are a few things you'll need to keep in mind. Pruning Without Losing Crop Regardless of when you choose to prune your tree, you're going to get … Read more

I can indeed. Obviously, if I were to name all the animals and their young, I’d be here all day - I’ll give you the names of a few of the more interesting ones, though!

• Animal: Goose
• Baby: Gosling

• Animal: Llama
• Baby: Cria

• Animal: Guinea pig
• Baby: Pup

• Animal: Grasshopper
• Baby: Nymph

• Animal: Hedgehog
• Baby: Piglet

• Animal: Owl
• Baby: Owlet

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I think it looks much nicer when the curtains match the sofa. If the curtains are the same color as the wall, then your living room would probably seem quite drab and oppressive - especially if the walls are dark. Why Should The Curtains Match The Sofa? It’s quite simple, really - it’s all about … Read more

A timer only measures the passing of time, whereas a counter measures how many times something happens. Timers And Cooking Cookery timers can usually be programme to sound an alarm once a set amount of time has passed. This is so you don’t forget about the lasagne in the oven, and saves you … Read more

There are a few things that could cause your dog to be flicking her ears, but don’t worry – none of them are serious. Ticks, Fleas and Ear Mites This is the usual reason why dogs flick their ears. If you’ve taken your dog for a walk in a place that has long grass or … Read more

Oh, the poor thing! I think the first thing to do is calm him down – it’ll be impossible for you to assess the situation otherwise. I think it’s worth remembering that, as a mom, you’re probably imagining that the damage is a lot worse than actually it is. I know what it’s like – … Read more

There are several things that could be causing your stomach to hurt when you lie on it. Most of them are harmless, but if the pain doesn’t go away, you should see your doctor about it. Why Does It Hurt When I Lie On My Stomach? It’s probably because you’re putting pressure on something inside … Read more

Learning to sing is no different to learning any other instrument – you have to practice! How Much Should I Practice To Improve My Singing? If you’re serious about improving, you should be practicing for twenty minutes each day. Singing around the house will help, but you need to be working on your scales … Read more

Sorry to hear that you're in pain! There are several things that could be causing your scalp to hurt, but it’ll be quite hard to find out which one it is.  If the pain persists for more than a week, it’s probably worth seeing your doctor. What Are The Biggest Causes of Scalp Pain And … Read more

Oh, you should never get white laminate cabinets! Grease, dirt and cooking fumes build up so quickly, and before you know it, your cabinets have turned yellow. It is possible to deep-clean laminate cabinets, but don’t expect a miracle. You’ll see an improvement, but there’s only so much staining you can remove, especially if they’ve … Read more

Hemoglobin levels of 18 don’t really put you at risk, no. Hemoglobin, also known as red blood cells, are responsible for carrying oxygen throughout your body. Low hemoglobin levels could indicate a health problem such as anemia, but higher levels are very rarely anything serious. Smoking or living in a place of high altitude can … Read more

When a guy touches your face and looks into your eyes, it usually means that he wants to kiss you! Touching somebody’s face is a pretty sensual thing, and eye contact can be pretty intense. I’ve always thought that when a man does this, it means he’s interested in you in a romantic way, rather … Read more

Cookies and biscuits are delicious, and they go down wonderfully with a cup of tea or coffee! There aren’t many health benefits of cookies, but that doesn’t mean you can’t treat yourself once in a while. What Are Cookies And Biscuits Good For?

• Good source of carbohydrates
• Easy snacks that can be eaten on-the-go
• Provide quick … Read more

Pineapple juice can be a great alternative to the orange or apple juice that you usually have with your breakfast. Pineapple juice is pretty high in iron - which is great for your blood – but it’s also very high in sugar. How Much Iron Is In Pineapple Juice? An 8oz serving of pineapple juice … Read more

There’s no standard number of cookies in a batch – it all depends on the recipe and cookie size! What Is A Batch Of Cookies? A batch of cookies is the number of cookies you get when you follow the recipe. For example, if the recipe says that it makes twelve cookies, then twelve cookies … Read more

The ovaries are part of the female reproductive system, and are found in pairs among vertebrates (animals with spines). If you’re a girl, you’ll have ovaries in your lower stomach area, where your pelvis is. Where Are The Ovaries, And What Do They Do? In human females, the ovaries are located in the pelvic area, … Read more

A number of humid areas, located on the west-coast of several middle-latitude continents (including Europe and Australia), have what is called a "Marine West Coast" climate. This is also known as an Oceanic climate. What Kind Of Plants Grow In Marine West Coast Climates? As the Oceanic climate is generally quite warm and humid, it’s … Read more

Many plants actually grow best in neutral soil, especially in the UK! What Is Neutral Soil? The term “neutral” is used to describe a type of soil that is neither acid nor alkaline – it has a pH level of exactly 7, and is totally…well, neutral! Most plants have a pH level of between 6.5 … Read more

Light color has a very significant effect on plant growth. Why Does Light Color Matter? Plants use light to create energy, in a process called photosynthesis. Natural sunlight contains a whole spectrum of colors - each of which is absorbed by a different pigment in the plant. All of these different pigments must be “fed” … Read more

In plants, mitosis (a type of cell division) occurs in special cells called meristematic cells. Most plants have several different zones where you’ll find these cells – these zones are called meristems. What Are Meristematic Cells? Meristematic cells have the same function in plants as stem cells have in animals – they divide themselves to … Read more