Steam vs dry heat is the key to crust formation science: steam keeps bread and roasting surfaces soft and flexible, while dry heat pulls out moisture so they can turn firm, brown, and crisp. Understanding the oven environment helps home baking techniques create the texture you want, from a tender loaf to a crackling roast.
Earwigs love damp mulch, shaded planters, and other hidden spots, which is why they keep showing up where moisture lingers. Learn how simple traps, smarter watering, and better container control can cut down on these mulch pests fast.
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Bottom watering can be a smart way to keep seedlings evenly moist without disturbing tender stems, especially when you want better seedling roots and more precise moisture control. But if tray watering leaves the mix too wet, it can encourage fungus gnats and slow the drying cycle young plants need.
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