Problem: Article: Allow the soil to dry out before watering the plants again. Pinto beans can survive in mild drought, but if the roots become soggy, they can rot away. Apply water at the base of the plant, directly to the soil. Avoid getting the leaves wet since this can lead to mildew and similar fungal disease. You should also water early in the morning to allow the plant and soil enough time to dry before the cool dampness of evening sets in. Pinto beans should receive an average of 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water per week. Withholding water is especially important once the bean pods begin maturing since doing so can help the beans dry on the plant. Mulch can keep the soil warm for a longer period, thereby extending the growing season. It can also help prevent or minimize weeds. Mulch can also help prevent bean pods from rotting if any low growing ones touch the ground, and it promotes consistent soil moisture. Black plastic mulch works especially well. Organic mulches, like weathered straw, untreated lawn clippings, and shredded bark are also great choices. The mulch should be 2 to 3 inches (5 to 7.5 cm) deep. Add the mulch shortly after the soil has warmed. When weeds do pop up, carefully pull them out by hand. These plants have shallow root systems that can be disturbed very easily. It may even be best to simply shave off the top of the weeds using a shallow stroke with a garden hoe. These weeds may re-sprout from the roots, but they will eventually die off, and the roots of the bean plant will ultimately be safer. Apply a compost tea or similar fertilizer roughly halfway through the growing season. The best fertilizers for pinto beans will be rich in phosphorus and potassium. Pinto beans provide their own nitrogen, so you should usually avoid fertilizers that are nitrogen-rich. If the leaves begin to pale, though, the plant may not have enough nitrogen, in which case you should apply an organic fertilizer like fish emulsion that can offer a quick dose of nitrogen. If you have planted pole beans, you will need to train the vines to grow vertically during the first few weeks. Tie the vines to the support system you installed using soft twine or small bits of cloth. As the vines extend further, tie them higher along the support system. Never stretch the vines to the point of breaking, though. After a few weeks, the plant will usually begin to grow vertically on its own and may no longer need training. Pinto beans are weak against fungal diseases and several pests, including aphids, leaf hoppers, mites, and beetles. Prevent most fungal diseases by avoiding wet foliage and waterlogged roots. Good air circulation should also help prevent diseases like blights and mosaic disease. When you spot pests, use organic pesticide sprays, pick them off by hand, or spray them off with a garden hose. Rabbits and deer can also pose a threat to your pinto beans since they eat away the leaves. If these animals start causing problems, install pest netting or fencing to keep them out of your plants. Fungicides may be used if you spot signs of fungal disease, but you should select an organic fungicide if you plan to actually harvest and consume the pinto beans later.
Summary: Water sparingly. Apply mulch. Fertilize once. Train the vines. Look out for pests and disease.

Problem: Article: There are a lot of reasons why people lose friendships, from distance and time to conflicting schedules or changing interests. You need to spend some time examining what caused you to drift apart so that you can find ways to remedy the issue. If, for example, one of you moved across the country, you may not be able to become best friends again easily. But you can still have a meaningful friendship using email, Skype, and phone calls. Don't feel like you need to catch up with each other instantly. Take the time to send a quick message to your friend with your contact info and tell them you would love to talk sometime. Don't feel like you need to fill them in on your life now save this conversation for when you meet later. If you live far away and cannot meet anytime soon, spend some time with each other online or on the phone. The best way to build or rebuild a friendship is to talk. You don't have to get into all of your secrets, but giving a quick update on your life makes your friend more likely to share things about him or herself. Friendships rely on trust, and you need to let them know that they can still trust you with information and details about their life. The best way to do this is to show that you still trust them with your own stories. Move beyond surface conversation to talk about things that matter to you, like your life and work. Friends usually talk about much more than the weather. Think of an activity you both enjoy doing together, and arrange to meet up. A light, casual, one-on-one meeting is the best chance to get to know each other again and rekindle the friendship without pressure to be "besties" immediately. Try to limit this first meeting to 1-2 hours the goal is simply to reconnect with each other. Don't try to rush right back into "best-friends" territory. Have realistic expectations for this first conversation, especially if the last time you talked was 8 months ago or if you ended on bad terms. Have a friendly, open tone as you ask what they've been doing and how they've been. If things go well, you can begin to get into deeper, more involved conversations. Relationshipsromantic or otherwisetake time and energy to maintain. If you reach out and reconnect, then quickly disappear off the face of the earth again, chances are you won't be able to rekindle your friendship. Schedule times to meet or talk, ask how they are doing, and find ways to include them in your life to truly reconnect. Meet for drinks once a week. Invite them to parties or events with "new" friends. Send letters or emails with details from your life from time to time.
Summary:
Think about why you drifted apart. Make contact with a brief note or call. Talk on the phone or exchange emails to restart conversation. Open up about your life first. Set up a time to meet in person. Start slowly. Continue making time for your old friends.