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Traditionally tile that were used for roofing were made of clays. This gave the houses a distinctive, aesthetic look and was preferred for residential roofing.

The drawback of this roofing system was that the clay tiles were heavy and in most cases needed more reinforcement. This is long gone as the modern roofing tiles are made of lighter materials but they still have the distinctive traditional look.

There are advantages associated with the tile roofing system and I have highlighted some of them below

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The tiles have a long life span as compared to the other roofing materials like the shingles. The roofing tiles can last as long as 50 as they can withstand harsh conditions like very hot sunshine or the rain.
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The tiles are not easily blown-off by the wind and they remain intact event in stormy areas.
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The design of the tiles enables easier installation just like the installation process of the shingles. It is hard to position a tile incorrectly as the grove ensures that tiles in a line are aligned.
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The tiles are preferred by people who would like to cut down on energy expenses. This is because the tile will keep your home warmer in the cold season and will insulate your home against heat in the hot season
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The roofing tiles also minimize the probability of having a leaking roof due to the design of their installation sequence.
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Clay tiles are environmental friendly unlike the shingles which are the cause of a lot of roofing waste.

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Sitting around thinking of questions for the question game, I came across a question that’s bothered me for some time:

“What do the different colors of roses mean?”

I’d heard that there is a code based on the different colors of roses, but I had no idea what this code was, where it came from, or how it was used. It makes sense that different roses would mean different things, especially since there are so many different emotions that can be expressed through a gift of flowers, and so many different colors of rose.

I did a little bit of research, heading to nurseries that sell roses in my area, calling a florist friend, and finally hitting up Google for some in-depth online research. What I found out was really fascinating. The rose code is a real thing and has a long history.

First, rose colors and their meaning. Though people interpret rose colors and meanings differently, the basic code goes a little something like this:

Red roses traditionally stand for love and romance.
Yellow roses are traditional messages of friendship, warmth, and happiness.
White roses represent purity and innocence.
Pink roses represent grace and elegance and are a symbol of admiration.
Orange roses mean passion and excited romance.

So what circumstances lead to gifts of different colors of roses? Here’s a quick guide:

Give red roses to your lover.
Yellow roses are perfect for a friend who needs encouragement or as a congratulatory message.
White roses are traditional marriage flowers and flowers that say ‘congratulations.’
Pink roses are the rose of a secret admirer, especially when given in a bouquet of 13.
Orange roses are meant for young lovers or a pair of lovers involved in a passionate romance.

Though there are no hard and fast rules about what color of rose to give, it is a good idea to follow the guides above. You don’t want to send the wrong message when you spend the money to send flowers to a family member or loved one. If in doubt, stick with the color that the recipient likes and include a note that shares your actual feelings, whether it’s sympathy, love, or friendship.

People who consider gardening as more than a hobby or a way of passing the time, they need gardening equipment that can help them make a go of it. Some garden for necessity, whereas others garden to feel closer to nature. There are many reasons behind why people from all over the world plant trees. Be it an amateur or a full time gardener, one thing both these categories require is a full functioning kit full of garden equipments. There are many kinds of kits and there are chances of getting muddled up when one has choices. Some of the major equipments that one cannot and should not do without are listed as below:

Rake- A gardening toolkit is incomplete without rakes. There are different kinds of rakes, but the indispensable rake is the leaf rake which is also known as the soft rake. The rake that comes in second in importance is the bow rake.

Shovel- This is one of the most important tool to be used in gardening. There are different kinds of shovels. The common type of shovel is the standard round point shovel which is preferred and universally recognized. The lesser known shovels include square-point shovel which are used to spread materials such as granite and still smaller shovels for trenching and more refined holes.

Hand trowel- Most gardening enthusiasts believe that a good hand trowel should be a part of every gardener’s toolkit. They are also available in different shapes and sizes. The trowel can be selected as per need.

Bypass hand clippers- They are usually used for pruning one’s flowers and clipping small branches. This is a gardening equipment every tool kit should possess.

Gloves- This may be a no-brainer but every gardener should possess a pair of sturdy gloves. One needs to determine, before buying that the gloves are for gardening purposes so that they last longer. Some gloves are more expensive, but they last longer and far more superior than the cheaper versions.

Wheelbarrow- The best point about a wheelbarrow is not only can one put the heavy immovable stuff on it, but is also used to store the smaller equipments on it.

Power tools are a little more expensive than hand tools but the positive side is they can really reduce the physical labor. Amongst the machines, the tiller is most basic of the gardening equipment. It can break up the ground and prepare the ground for chopping up the debris or prepare it for planting. Other power tools such as the garden shredders, chain saws and so on are also very helpful. To get rid of small plants such as bushes or shrubs, one requires pruning tools. There are different kinds of pruners such as the lopping shears which can reach upto branches which are half an inch or 2 inches above the ground. The pruning shears are for branches which have a diameter of 3/4 inches. For the branches which are about 15 feet above the ground there are pole pruners.

Read here for more information on: How To Plant A Vegetable Garden.

Aloe Vera is a variety of succulent plant which grows in dry climates such as Africa and India. It is chiefly recognized as a medicinal plant and is used to treat burns, relieve sunburns and is in some cases rubbed on the face for clearer skin. Aloe Vera by itself is an attractive plant to have around your house. Learn how to grow aloe vera in your home; however, the added medicinal uses make it an even more useful plant to have around. As such here are a couple guidelines to help you grow and maintain a healthy Aloe Vera plant for yourself.

How To Grow Aloe Vera

Required Tools
Sunny window
Required Materials
Aloe Vera plant
Potting mix
Pot with drainage hole
Pebbles
Fertilizer
Instructions
First pick a place for your aloe plant that has rich soil, good drainage and full sunlight coverage. If you are planting your aloe in a pot, mix the potting mix, pebbles, and fertilizer to create rich soil for the plant. Cover the floor of the pot with pebbles or gravel to provide drainage for the plant. Put the potting mix into a pot about 18 inches in diameter so that the aloe is able to grow to its maximum size and set the aloe plant into it.
Your aloe plant ought to be watered at least one time per week with one or two cups of water. In hot months though, you can soak the aloe entirely as long as it has good drainage to keep the roots from rotting.
Besides water and sunlight aloe plants are fairly easy to care for. It is advised that you remove all weeds from around the plant as weeds can throw off the pH balance of the soil and affect the aloe plant. Adding ammonium nitrate to the soil yearly will be of great benefit to the aloe plant.
To utilize the medicinal properties of Aloe Vera, pick a leaf near the base of the plant and remove the outer layer of the leaf to get to the gel inside. Although people believe that the whole aloe leaf is medicinal, the outer layer has almost no nutrients and it is the gel inside that is vital. Therefore in the case of burns or insect stings, rub the gel onto the area to relieve the pain or stinging.
Tips and Warnings
Aloe Vera is really frost tender because it is 95% water, so in cold climates aloe should be planted in a greenhouse and placed under a glass to protect it from the cold. If possible keep the aloe plant indoors during cold weather.
Aloe Vera is one of those plants that benefits from foliage feeding and not just root feeding, so when watering or fertilizing the plant, wet the leaves along with the roots.
If you want suckers from your aloe plant, aloe plants can be grown from seeds but are more often grown by planting the offspring that are produced around the base of the plant.
If your aloe plant begins to wither, or brown at the tips, increase watering regularity to 2-3 times a day until the plant is restored.