I am no expert but I have read that pine needles are alkaline on the PH scale. Hydrangeas love Acid. That could be one thing. I would move them to a place that gets morning sun, afternoon shade. I have one that gets morning shade afternoon sun and it does fine. When you plant it put either some instant PLAIN (no lemon or sugar or sweetener)tea granules or plain tea bags on top near the roots (this is acid) and water lots of water. Hydra=water these plants need tons of water. I water mine some times 2 times a day in the hot weather. Like I said I am no expert but I have had one for 4 years now with no problems. I helped my neighbor get hers blooming again. Let me know if this works/helps.

I really don't think you understand what I am talking about. I did not explain it very well as I am not sure what I am looking at. Every time you want to restart the computer, this blue screen comes up and then it says scan disc file "D".if you don't want to scan, hit any key within 3 seconds. I tried to do a "goback" and I could not even do that, as I was looking for something I had deleted. How do I stop this from happening? Regards and Thanks in advance,P.K.

Aura matte is enough of a sheen for how my family lives in and uses our house. I think it's pretty tough stuff - all I ever need to do is wipe it down. Matte is not equivalent to all flats. Each brand's sheen levels differ. There is not a set standard for those gloss levels which means that all flats, eggs, satins are not created equal. Aura matte has a slight bump of sheen. It is not shiny but it is not a dead flat-flat. Most of the time the word "matte" indicates a degree or two or three or more up from typical flat. Even tho there are no standards, I feel comfortable saying that across the board and in all brands matte does not mean the same thing as flat. Both Aura matte and eggshell will touch up reasonably well -- better than most other brands. But, that all depends on specific color and how angles of light fall across the walls. Aura matte or egg are both good bets. Hope that helps. :-)

Thanks everyone for your feedback and comments about our new home! The votes are almost 50/50 - but leaning a little stronger on #2. To answer a question, I am looking to purchase 1 sofa, 2 club chairs, coffee table, 2 end tables and a chaise lounge - plus a dining set with either a round or oval table. More about the pieces, I definitely think #2 is a better quality, it's a Lloyd Flanders brand with a good warranty. They also do make real wicker, but it is not as maintenance free and I was told that it will eventually stain, and here in FL mold can be an issue. plus the real stuff would add a bit of $$$$$$$! Number 1 is a very, very nice set as well and the company that makes it (North Cape International) has a one year warranty. This is the companies nicest set (imo) and all there other stuff looks and feels fake, but sure is a step up from Wal-mart! Fabrics that I would go with are the companies standard, and for set number one I would pick these two fabrics: On #2 - I have narrowed it down to 2, and need to see them again. (colors are not so vivid as the photo) I also have sat in both, both are equally as comfortable, but set # 1 has a rocker/glider that is very nice. My concerns with set #1 is that it is too light in color, and I do not like the dining set at all that goes with it. However, this was actually the set I thought I was set on, until I saw set #2. Than I got confused! My concerns with set # 2 was that it might be too dark.. and maybe on the modern side style-wise..? I definitely like the dining table and chairs much more. However, one reply (or was it 2) said I should not match the sets... all the homes I have seen here do seem to match them. Please keep your comments and thoughts coming as it does help! Oh, and regarding my wonderful DH, he just doesn't care! His opinions are "just get what you like". I ask him what HE likes and he says' I am fine with either one". He will only voice his opinions if he absolutely hates it!!