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.
1 Lavender does best in sandy loam soil that provides good drainage. 2  Lavender does best with almost no fertilizer once it is established. 3  When the new plants are first planted, nitrogen fertilizer can give them a boost. 4  Lavender needs pruning during the early years, while it is still growing to maturity. Lavender is a Mediterranean plant, and requires a similar climate to thrive. 2  Lavender has been grown in most areas of the U.S., but some microclimates can really help, such as being near a large body of water. 3  Lavender must have well-drained soil, with a pH of 6 to 8.