3 Ways to Prepare Your Garden for the Changing Season
A Summer Send-Off
Late summer is the perfect time to clean up your garden and prepare it for the coming winter. In the next couple of months, the temperature will start to drop, but by putting in work now, you can ensure your garden is healthy and ready to flourish next spring. You can even turn garden cleanup into a fun activity for the whole family. Here are three ways to get your garden ready for the next season, while sharing some valuable outdoor time with your loved ones. More Mulch, Please While most gardeners know the benefits of summer mulching, winter mulching can help lessen water loss, keep weeds out, and regulate soil temperatures during the colder months. It offers an added layer of protection for your plants’ roots, which can be sensitive to continuous freezing and thawing, by keeping the soil temperature more consistent. Out With the Old If any of your plants didn’t fare so well, take some time to remove them and clear space for future plants. This removal should include any invasive plants or weeds that found their
way into the soil. Remember to use gloves, wear long pants and socks, and use caution around thorns or plants that can cause irritation. For daffodils, tulips, crocuses, and any other bulbs that sprang up in the spring, you can now pull them up (if you haven’t already) and divide any bulblets you find into separate plants. This will help cut down on crowding even more come spring. Take Cover Cover crops are plants that improve soil health, reduce erosion, and keep your garden healthy, and now is a great time to plant them! Hardy legumes, field peas, certain types of clovers, and warm-season grasses can all work as cover crops, so talk to your landscaper or local nursery to pick out the best choices for your region. While you may not see the fruits of your labors until spring, you can still enjoy preparing your garden for a successful upcoming year and cherish the time you spend with your family outside.
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3 Ways Infinity Veneers Changed the Dental World
Infinity Veneers haven’t been on the market long, but they have already made a major impact. In the development of Infinity Veneers —which you will not find anywhere else — Dr. Maddahi set out to solve three primary problems found in traditional porcelain veneers. This includes issues with the cement, the porcelain itself, and the lesser-known problem of staining. Here’s a closer look at these three problems, now solved. Problem No. 1: The Cement The first problem Dr. Maddahi noted was that, within the first 10 or 15 years, the color of the veneers would change depending on the type of cement that had been used. To address this problem, he developed a proprietary formula that was a mix of cements and would hide the color of the teeth and remain stable over time. Problem No. 2: The Porcelain Dr. Maddahi also noticed that, over time, due to the translucent nature of porcelain, some of the color from beneath the veneer would begin to show through. After painstakingly experimenting with different combinations of the porcelain types already in use in his practice, he created a formula that would remain color-stable over the life of the veneers.
there were several key lifestyle changes that made staining of porcelain veneers an issue:
• The proliferation of Starbucks Coffee, which tremendously boosted coffee consumption. Now there’s a coffee shop on nearly every corner. • An increase in the consumption of green tea for its antioxidant properties, among others. • An increase in the consumption of red wine for its “heart-healthy” benefits. • A similar increase in the consumption of blueberries, blackberries, and green and red juices for their health benefits. Dr. Maddahi’s solution to the staining problem was to use a different type of varnish on the surface of the veneers. This makes them smoother on a microscopic level so that the stains cannot stick or adhere to the Infinity Veneers as easily as with other veneers on the market. To learn more about Infinity Veneers — and to find it out if Infinity Veneers are right for you — call us at (888) 592-0974 to schedule your free consultation today! And visit our website at drmaddahi.com/cosmetic- dentistry/porcelain-veneers for more information.
Problem No. 3: Staining Unlike natural teeth, porcelain is stain- resistant. However, it is not stain- proof . Starting in the mid- to late 1990s,
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