TASK DEFINITION: You will be given a trivia clue, and the category it belongs to. You should answer with the best answer that belongs in the category and is described by the clue. For simplicity, answers should be in all lower cased letters.
PROBLEM: Category: BEFORE & AFTER 
Clue: "Culture Club" lead singer who was "The Father of His Country"

SOLUTION: boy george washington

PROBLEM: Category: HOUSEPLANTS 
Clue: Roots sticking through drainage holes in containers are a sign that it's time to do this

SOLUTION: re-pot

PROBLEM: Category: CITY FOUNDERS 
Clue: French explorer Pierre Savorgnon de Brazza founded this current republic's city of Brazzaville in 1880

SOLUTION:
the congo