Ground-planted purple flower potato bushes will benefit from a mulch before the ground gets cold. This will help to protect the roots over the winter months. If you're lucky enough to live in an area that is frost-free, your purple flower potato bush may bloom year-round. In other areas, you can expect it to die back in winter but re-grow and blossom again the following year. A really brutal frost can kill these plants off completely. If you expect a particularly cold snap, you could try fleece-protection using special plant cladding from the garden center. Some gardeners recommend wrapping the plant with fairy lights suitable for outdoor use and then wrapping in an old shower curtain or similar. If you are growing your purple flower potato bush in a pot, you may like to overwinter it in a shed or conservatory, where it will be protected from winter frosts. However, this is only necessary if you live in areas that experience a lot of frost. You should prune your purple flower potato bush over the dormant winter period, in December or January. You'll want to cut the stems back by about a third at this time, though if you want to contain the size of the plant you can prune more aggressively. To prune the stems, cut to a point just above a leaf node. Any diseased or damaged shoots should also be removed. Also remove any suckers the shoots that form from the rootstock unless you want the plant to spread. To check if your purple flower potato bush has survived the winter, try scratching away the bark from a stem at the base of the plant. If it is still green and fresh inside (rather than woody), your plant is still alive and should regrow soon.

Summary: Apply a fresh layer of mulch before winter sets in. Protect ground-planted purple flower potato bushes in extremely cold weather. Move pot-planted bushes indoors. Prune the dormant plant in December or January. Check to see if your plant survived the winter.

Make meals and snacks using lean proteins, such as fish, beans, and chicken. Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables every day and include some whole-wheat grains as well. A healthy diet supports your body's immune function.Diary products can create additional mucus, so you may want to avoid them. Honey comes highly recommended for colds and flus for a reason. It's a powerful and natural cough suppressant. Adding honey to your nighttime tea or taking a spoonful before bed is a good way to combat symptoms; however, not all coughing is bad. It's a necessary bodily process when it comes to clearing mucus from your airway, so you should not use honey all day to suppress a cough. Try to limit use of honey to times when the cough interferes with rest. Salt water can help soothe a sore throat temporarily. If your symptoms are particularly troublesome, you can try gargling with salt water and see if that provides some relief. Generally, 1/4-1/2 teaspoon of salt dissolved into an 8-ounce glass of water is ideal. Gargle for about 30 seconds, as you would with mouthwash, and then spit into the sink. Repeat as needed. The water's temperature is a matter of personal preference, but many find lukewarm or hot water more soothing. Oil from the eucalyptus tree, sold at health stores and drug stores, is a powerful and natural treatment option. It relieves congestion and can soothe coughing and sore throat. Add 5-10 drops of eucalyptus oil to 2 cups of boiling water. Place a towel over your head, bend over the water, and inhale the steam. Do not take eucalyptus oil orally unless specifically instructed by a doctor. The oil is meant to be used and consumed indirectly and oral consumption can be dangerous. High doses or orally consumed eucalyptus can be toxic. Do not use eucalyptus oil on children unless you have asked your doctor. It can be toxic to children.

Summary: Eat a healthy diet to promote recovery. Use honey to soothe your throat and suppress your cough. Gargle with salt water to treat your sore throat. Use eucalyptus to relieve your symptoms.

The bushings can be tightly packed or loosely packed, with the former decreasing turning and the later increasing it. When tightening your trucks, you are actually compressing the bushings, so you can get similar results by changing the bushings altogether. While not difficult, many skaters have this done at a local skate shop for the convenience. Not all trucks are created equally, and each company has different specs and styles. A lot of it comes down to testing different boards out and finding out what you want, but there are some things to consider for all trucks: High or Low Kingpin: Higher pins are best for grinds, manuals, and other tricks. A lowered kingpin is best for popping ollies and kickflips. Wider Wheels: Most wheels are standard, but heavier riders might want wider trucks, as they distribute the added weight better for smoother control. Risers are attached between your trucks and your board, providing lift for tricks. Furthermore, risers you will dampen landing vibrations, though the higher board will take some getting used. Higher trucks can make it harder, however, to grind.
Summary: Re-pack your bushings to fit your skate style. Try a new brand of trucks. Add risers to get the board higher and reduce vibrations.