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As a general rule, bottles that are opened then chilled will last about 1 week.
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Annie Peterson, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Feb. 2025
As a general rule, hybrid teas and floribundas should be spaced 30 to 36 inches apart from center to center.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
The size of the spread varies by exchange and trading pair, but a general rule of thumb is that platforms with high volume have lower spreads.
—Javier Paz, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2025
Planting Seeds Too Deeply As a general rule, seeds should not be planted deeper than twice their width or diameter.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2025
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Annie Peterson, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Feb. 2025
As a general rule, hybrid teas and floribundas should be spaced 30 to 36 inches apart from center to center.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
The size of the spread varies by exchange and trading pair, but a general rule of thumb is that platforms with high volume have lower spreads.
—Javier Paz, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2025
Planting Seeds Too Deeply As a general rule, seeds should not be planted deeper than twice their width or diameter.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2025
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“General rule.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/general%20rule. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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