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By JESSICA DAMIANO Some homeowners gaze out their windows and see lush and beautiful gardens . Others would like to see lush and beautiful gardens but instead are greeted by overgrown, dead or otherwise messy landscapes. Related Articles Things To Do | Exhausted by political news? TV ratings and new poll say you’re not alone Things To Do | Free Daily Horoscope for December 26 Things To Do | A preview of some stunning hotels and resorts opening in 2025 Things To Do | 12 sexy Christmas movies to stream this ho-ho-holiday season Things To Do | This condiment is the only sauce you’ll need to hack the holidays Whether you’ve inherited a neglected garden from a previous homeowner or have been too busy to keep on top of maintenance, don’t despair: Devising a game plan now can set you up for a much better view by next winter. As with most seemingly hopeless tasks, breaking the process down into small steps performed over time will help make the project manageable. First, grab a notepad and take a walk around the garden. Assess each section, determining which plants can be saved, which need to go and which require attention. Make a list now. Dead and invasive plants , as well as weeds , should be first on the chopping block. If the weather allows, dig them out, removing as much of their root systems as possible. Otherwise, tackle this first in spring. Next, remove and give away otherwise-healthy plants that you don’t want. Online buy-nothing groups and neighborhood pages are great places to find takers . Many will even be willing to do the digging if it means getting a free plant. If the property has been overrun with a thicket of plants, shrubs, trees and vines that have grown wild, a chainsaw, brush mower or brush grubber may be in order. If you’re dealing with a lot of weeds or want to create new garden beds in a lawn, you can smother the existing vegetation rather than dig it up. Determine the shape and size of the bed or border, and cover that area with cardboard or thick layers of newspaper. This can be done now, topped with 3 inches of compost and 2 inches of mulch, and left to sit over winter. It can also wait until planting time. When you’re ready to plant, you’ll be cutting root-size holes in the cardboard for your plants. Most weeds will be suppressed, but some may sneak through and require pulling or more cardboard. Healthy but overgrown or unproductive deciduous shrubs (the types that lose their leaves) can be rejuvenated by pruning . Do this when branches are bare in late winter. Choosing a method will require weighing aesthetics against rebound time and deciding which is right for you. The fastest (but most severe) method would be to cut the whole plant down just above ground level. It’s scary, but most shrubs can handle this and will bounce back stronger. If retaining height in the garden is important, you can opt to prune each branch or stem individually at uneven heights. Or cut back one-third of the plant’s branches each year for three years. The latter would have the least drastic effect but require the most patience. Evergreen trees and shrubs should only undergo selective pruning (the shortening of individual branches). Take care to avoid over-shearing or creating holes in needled evergreen plants and trees; with the exception of yews, they won’t fill back in . Now that you have a clean canvas, turn your attention to the soil. Test the soil’s pH to ensure it’s within range for the plants you plan to add. Test kits are available at local and online garden retailers. Your local cooperative extension service may provide testing and soil-amendment advice for a nominal fee. If indicated, incorporate lime or elemental sulfur into the soil to raise or lower its pH, following package instructions. If the soil is hard and compacted, use a core aerator or long-handled garden fork to create 2-3-inch holes through which air and water can enter. Finally, spread a 2-to-3-inch layer of compost or well-rotted manure over the area. As it decomposes, nutrients will work their way into the soil. After completing the above steps, it will be time to plant your new garden. If by summer you’re not yet ready to plant, apply mulch or use annuals to protect the bare soil. When you’re ready to plant new trees , shrubs and/or perennials, carefully select varieties that will not run rampant. Dig holes just as deep as their roots but twice as wide and space them appropriately to allow for their mature sizes. For the lowest maintenance going forward, consider hardy, pollinator-friendly , drought-tolerant native plants. Incorporate non-invasive groundcovers into beds to serve as a natural mulch and discourage weeds – remember, if you don’t plant something in bare spots, God will. While you wait for groundcovers to fill in, apply 2-to-3 inches of mulch between and around plants to help retain moisture, suppress weeds, keep soil temperatures even and protect tender roots. It might take a year or two — or longer, depending on your schedule and ability, but a step-by-step approach will avoid overwhelm and provide a steady stream of small wins as you approach your goal. Jessica Damiano writes weekly gardening columns for the AP and publishes the award-winning Weekly Dirt Newsletter. You can sign up here for weekly gardening tips and advice. For her favorite tools and gear of the past year, see her 2024 gardening gift guide. For more AP gardening stories, go to https://apnews.com/hub/gardening .Impartner Partner Relationship Management platform now available in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace

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Impartner Partner Relationship Management platform now available in the Microsoft Azure MarketplaceMunirathna, R.R. Nagar MLA, in his complaint to the Nandini Layout Police against those who threw eggs at him on Wednesday, claimed the eggs were laced with acid. Terming the attack as politically motivated, Mr. Munirathna recalled two instances where two people approached him posing as advocates and threatened him with dire consequences asking him to resign. The duo, according to the complaint, had threatened to foist a case under the POCSO Act, 2012 and defame him, if he did not resign as MLA and allow D.K. Suresh or Kusuma to win the bypolls. Mr. Munirathna, in his complaint, said that he had complained to the Governor and the State intelligence chief seeking security cover and also raised the issue with the President and the Prime Minister. He claimed that he stopped attending public programmes owing to the threat. On Wednesday he attended a birth anniversary programme of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in Lakshmi Devi Nagar and was returning home when he was attacked with eggs laced with acid. He claimed he sustained burns on his head. Based on the complaint, the police have registered an FIR charging the unknown people for causing hurt and unlawful assembly for further investigation. Published - December 26, 2024 10:31 pm IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit

Qatar tribune Legislators in Nicaragua have approved a constitutional amendment that will strengthen the power of longtime President Daniel Ortega, who has been accused of cracking down on critics and political challengers. The reforms, which 79-year-old Ortega sent to Congress this week “as a matter of urgency”, were approved unanimously on Friday by 91 lawmakers. The changes elevate Ortega’s wife and vice president, Rosario Murillo, to the post of “co-president”. They also increase the presidential term in the Central American nation from five to six years and extend the executive’s control over the media. According to the Nicaraguan Constitution, reforms must be approved in a second legislative period, in this case in 2025, before they become effective. Rights groups and international observers slammed the vote as a “sham” and accused the Sandinista leader of stifling dissent by trying to legalise the “absolute power” Ortega and his wife already wield in the country. “The reform not only reflects the paranoia and insecurity of the Sandinista dictatorship, but also codifies a system that has no exact precedent in Latin America, dangerously resembling the North Korean model,” wrote exiled opposition leader, Felix Maradiaga, in the online media outlet Divergentes. “These modifications reflect a desperate attempt to shield the Ortega-Murillo family from any eventuality,” he added. Ortega first served as president from 1985 to 1990, returning to power in 2007. He secured a fourth consecutive term as president in 2021 after an election campaign that was marked by a months-long crackdown on dissent and the arrests of dozens of opposition figures, including several presidential hopefuls. Copy 24/11/2024 10The Giants probably won’t land the No. 1 pick anymore. According to ESPN’s live tracker , the Giants’ chances of drafting first overall in 2025 plunged to a measly 5% after their 45-33 over the Colts on Sunday. Naturally, fans across social media were upset. They wanted the ticket to draft Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders or Miami’s Cam Ward — which the Giants would have gotten if they had lost out. The players, meanwhile, couldn’t care less about where they stand in the draft order. BUY GIANTS TICKETS: STUBHUB , VIVID SEATS , TICKETMASTER “We don’t care,” said cornerback Dru Phillips. “We’re trying to win a football game, man. It don’t matter. At the end of the day, you don’t go out there to lose. You’re trying to win, so forget about it. You live with what you live with. The Giants won today, so I’m in a good mood.” They sure played like they weren’t a tanking team. The Giants totaled 309 passing yards on 389 yards from scrimmage in large part thanks to a dominant performance from rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers (171 yards and two touchdowns on seven receptions). Nabers, who was spotted throwing a football with Sanders in the streets of Manhattan earlier this month, was mum when asked about the draft implications of the win. “I ain’t really got nothing to say about that,” said Nabers. The draft’s going to be the draft.” Veterans Jermaine Eluemunor and Darius Slayton offered a bit more wisdom. Sure, the better draft position is nice, but losing 13 straight games (which is what it would have required) might have been detrimental to the “culture” the Giants are trying to build. “You’d rather your team go out there and fight for every inch than lay down and just take an a**-whooping,” Eluemunor said. “Yeah, you get your pick that you wanted, but what is that player coming into? You’ve got to establish some sort of culture. “We’re trying to establish a culture that can lead into next year...I’m sure everything will still work out how this franchise needs it to work out.” “This isn’t basketball, it’s not golf, it’s not tennis,” said Slayton. “Football, you get hit. I’m not finna go out there and just let people tee off on me to tank. I’m not about to let people dive at my knees for free. At the end of the day, we’re trying to win and today showed that fight.” According to TankAThon, the Giants have the best strength of schedule among three-win teams (they face the Eagles in their final game next week), so it’s highly unlikely they’ll leapfrog teams like the Browns, Titans or Patriots, who now own the No. 1 pick, next week. Sunday’s win opens up countless questions about what the Giants now might do in the offseason. Will they trade up to No. 1? Or perhaps pivot to a bridge quarterback instead of reaching in a weaker class? Either way, the players are focused on one thing: Beating the Eagles in Week 18 — even if it means taking another nosedive down the draft board. “That’s more of an upstairs thing,” Brian Burns said. “They’ll figure out however they want to play those cards.” Thank you for relying on us to provide the journalism you can trust. Please consider supporting us with a subscription. Ryan Novozinsky may be reached at rnovozinsky@njadvancemedia.com . You can follow him on X @ryannovo62.

Piemonte Capital will be the first asset manager focused on developing the data center sector in Brazil and Latin America . Its investment process will prioritize the digitalization of the green economy RIO DE JANEIRO , Nov. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Piemonte Holding has announced the creation of Piemonte Capital, its new asset manager dedicated to private equity. With an initial fundraising of R$ 1 billion for its first fund, Piemonte Capital is the first Brazilian asset manager focused exclusively on data centers. The Private Equity fund was designed to address the growing demand for this sector in Brazil and Latin America , which are undergoing an accelerated transition toward a digital economy and Artificial Intelligence deployments. The company will position Brazil's leadership in sustainable data centers operations, the only ones on a global scale that can be powered by renewable energy matrix - which is a critical feature for Big Techs. According to Alessandro Lombardi , founder and CEO of Piemonte Holding, Piemonte Capital will operate with a strong local presence and knowledge, with a strategy tailored to the region's specific needs. "Piemonte Capital offers Brazilian investors an entry point into the data center sector, which has so far been dominated by large international asset managers. We will meet the growing demand for capital allocation in one of the most promising sectors of the economy, developing the right digital infrastructure that Brazil needs." With a differentiated ESG approach, Piemonte Capital will be guided by environmental, social, and governance practices deeply integrated into the investment strategies of its holding company and group businesses. The company's goal is to build a robust investment platform to support innovative and sustainable digital growth, highlighting its unique role on the global stage. One example of this approach is Elea Data Centers, part of the Piemonte Holding group, a pioneer company that promotes sustainable initiatives in the sector, such as issuing green bonds and using 100% renewable energy on its sites. "Brazilian infrastructure is green, which sets us apart from markets that still rely on fossil fuels. We want to create a sustainable data center network that will provide the necessary backbone for the digital revolution in Brazil ," says Alessandro Lombardi . With Brazil now established as one of the largest global hubs for data center industry, Piemonte Capital enters the market to accelerate the sector's growth, meeting the increasing demand for capital. Since 2021, Piemonte Holding has been partner of Goldman Sachs in the Elea Data Center investment project and this new initiative expands the group's investment potential to support its continuous growth. Alessandro Lombardi is recognized as one of the leading voices in digital infrastructure in Latin America and globally and has led investments focused on green financial instruments to enable Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Brazil . Co-founder of Piemonte Capital is Victor Almeida , Investment and Transactions Director, the only Brazilian professional listed this year among the top global talents in digital infrastructure finance under the age of 35. View original content: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/piemonte-holding-launches-an-asset-management-company-with-an-initial-capital-raise-of-r1-billion-302315643.html SOURCE Piemonte Holding Participações S.A

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