Guide to Growing Strawberries

Strawberries are very easy to grow in almost all climates and soils, and probably are an ideal plant for gardeners. Strawberries grow very quickly under the right conditions, and several plants can produce hundreds of delicate berries. 【小题1】. In fact, with proper planting and care, nearly anyone can become a successful strawberry gardener.

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There are three main strawberry types: June-bearing, ever-bearing, and day-neutral. In short, Ever-bearing and day-neutrals typically yield less and smaller berries overall than June-bearing strawberry varieties.

【小题3】. If you want fresh berries all year long and don't mind picking smaller and fewer, choose day-neutral or ever-bearing varieties. If you need a lot of berries, choose June-bearing varieties.

Planting strawberries in the garden

To better grow strawberries in the garden, you just need to familiarize yourself with their needs such as soil, location. The soil is probably the most important factor that determines the success of the strawberry harvest. They grow best in well-drained soil, with a PH value between 5.5 and 6.5. 【小题4】. They are also sensitive to light and heat, which means that they need to be planted in places well-lit and reliably protected from cold winds.

Fertilizing, watering and care

Strawberry plants need a lot of nitrogen (氮) in early spring and again in late autumn. Ideally, you have prepared the soil before planting the strawberries by adding fertilizer. 【小题5】. The strawberry places high demands on its water supply. Water your straw-berry plants with about 1 inch of water each week. Water the base of the plant rather than fruits and leaves.

Harvesting

For the best flavor and texture, harvest your strawberries when it is dry and cool.

How to Become a Top Student

Successful students use different skills to study, which brings them more success.【小题1】

Here are the four skills almost all top-performing students use.

They have clear goals.

All top-performing students have clear, specific goals. 【小题2】 They motivate you and drive you to study more. But make sure that you do not get carried away. Set realistic goals which can challenge you, but do not seem impossible or too difficult to achieve.

They are regular.

Almost all successful students study regularly, because they know “what you give is what you get”. If you put in regular hours of studying, then you will learn more and get better grades. 【小题3】 This will help you to study regularly.

They study without pressure（压力）.

Successful students study a lot. But they study without pushing themselves too much. Most students make the mistake of studying too hard or studying continuously for a long time. 【小题4】 Studying should be done in a balanced manner. Take a break for a few minutes, after studying for 30 or 45 minutes. Relax, walk around your house, or drink some water and return to studying. Such short breaks will refresh your brain and you will learn more effectively.

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Studying is not something you do just because your parents ask you to do it. It’s really very important for you. Studying gives you knowledge and ability that will remain with you for the rest of your life. It gives you the chance to get a job and earn money. And successful students recognize the value of studying well.

Keeping your room picked up and tidy can be an ongoing battle. Today we’re going to focus on creating a plan for you and your child to use as you pick up or clean your room.

Grab some music. Who said that picking up has to be done in silence? It doesn’t! 【小题1】 Allow the music to motivate you and give you energy as you go through this process. Don’t underestimate the power of music over your mood, your motivation, and your energy level!

【小题2】 It is so easy to fall into the trap of starting to pick up a room and picking up an item here and there and putting something away here and there. Then, you stop and look around and you realize it doesn’t look like you’ve done a thing! There is a very easy solution to this: 【小题3】 Instead, pick a small section of the room to start with. Focus all your picking up energies in that one section.

Keep stuff where you will use it. Remember, when you pick up the room, the big focus should be on taking things that are out of their spot and putting them back into their correct spot. 【小题4】 They don’t have a spot yet in your room. So, what do you do with these items? Put them where you will use them.

Make it fun. 【小题5】 It doesn’t! Remember, picking up does not have to be boring! Particularly when it comes to children, if they are able to associate fun with picking up, they will be much more likely to want to do it in the future — or at least not fight you tooth and nail on it!