Posted on 10/07/2010 | Comments (). Print. The average American woman enters menopause by age 51, but the hormone level shifts that trigger menopause can actually begin years, even decades earlier. Known as perimenopause, this condition can begin as early as age 35, and lasts anywhere from a few months to 10 years.Perimenopause vs. Menopause.The primary factor distinguishing perimenopause from menopause is menstruation.nown as perimenopause, this condition can begin as early as age 35, and lasts anywhere from a few months to 10 years. Perimenopause vs. Menopause. The primary factor distinguishing perimenopause from menopause is menstruation.
A good potting soil for African Violets actually contains no soil (or dirt) at all. A good potting soil will be very light and porous, a quality which enhances aeration, while keeping the soil moist, but not soggy.
A great way to make a garden bed suitable for hostas and other plants is to till the soil to about depth of 18 inches and work in about 6 inches of organic matter. Adjust the pH, if necessary. Hostas like soil with a pH level of 5.5 to 6.5. Use pH testing strips, available at most nurseries, to test your soil. Then lower or raise the pH if necessary. Adding sulfur will lower the pH and adding lime will raise it.