Q: Newly planted slips should be watered every day the first week, every second day the second week, and less and less as they grow. Be generous in hydrating them but pay careful attention to the crop to avoid waterlogging. Yams thrive in sunlight, so if the soil gets dry, adjust the watering schedule accordingly. Use a fertilizer during the growth period to help improve the state of the produce. Purchase a fertilizer that is low in nitrogen, an element which can compromise root development, and is high in phosphorus. It is best to fertilize the crop every two to four weeks. the plants. Yam plant vines are not sturdy and require support in order to produce a large yield. Keep an eye on the plants and stake the mounds approximately 4 weeks after the vines first emerge. Use bamboo canes as support for these yam vines, which can grow up to 10 ft. Your yams may fall prey to different pests and diseases from time to time. Keep an eye out for the following conditions when growing your yams and choosing your sprouts: Yam mosaic disease. Caused by aphids, this condition results in yellow and light green discoloration on the leaves. To prevent this disease, keep the growing area free of weeds and use disease-free slips. If you notice diseased plants, remove them immediately. Dry rot disease. This condition causes light yellow lesions on the outer skin, eventually turning the entire yam black. Use disease-free slips to prevent dry rot. If your yams have this disease, soak them in hot water for an hour post-harvest to lessen the effects. Mealy bugs. This insect looks like a white, cotton-like oval. Mealy bugs can hinder growth and attract ants. Treat mealy bugs by removing infected plants and using insecticide sprays for large infestations. White scale insects. These insects create tiny white scales on the skin of yams and can slow growth. Treat infected plants with insecticidal soap.
A: Water the plants generously. Fertilize the plants. Stake Watch out for diseases.

Q: Gable roofs are some of the most common styles because they are compatible with most porch designs. This style is simple and triangular, and it is usually wider than it is tall. Gable roofs cover a wide space and create a broad, welcoming atmosphere. Gable roofs look especially harmonious with colonial porches. Shed-style roofs have a soft, sloping top directly attached to house's front wall. They are ideal for longer, more narrow porches because they hold small porches together best. Because shed-style roofs are fastened to a small section of the house wall, they are the simplest roof design. Flat-front houses look best with similarly-designed roofs. Design a straight and flat roof to keep your front porch from overpowering your house's design. Flat porch roofs are not ideal for climates with lots of snow. The lack of slope can cause the snow to pack on and weigh down the roof. Hip porch roofs are the most complex roof design, with soft and equally-angled slopes. Hip porch roofs extend past the house of the wall to create a more pyramid-shaped design. This roof style is more difficult to create because it is largely unsupported by the house.
A: Pick a gable roof if you want a classic design. Try a shed-style roof for simplicity. Design your porch with a flat-front roof if it matches your house. Add a hip porch roof to your design for a gentler slope.

Q: Remove any easily peeled skins briefly before moving on.
A: Remove as many cloves as you need from the head.

Q: In rare cases, grazes can appear infected. See a doctor if you notice any of the following symptoms: Pain, redness, or swelling around the graze Pus around the wound A feeling of sickness A high temperature Swollen glands If you need a tetanus shot, you should get one if you have a new graze or wound. Check your vaccination records. You can ask your doctor for your medical records. If you're younger, your parents may have copies of the vaccination records on hand. Most grazes will stop bleeding on their own. If the bleeding does not stop, see a doctor. If blood is coming out in spurts, you may have grazed an artery, which usually occurs with a deep graze called a skin avulsion injury. This will require stitches. While dirt and debris can be removed with water, an x-ray may be needed to remove larger foreign bodies from the wound. If you suspect something like glass may be embedded in the wound, see your doctor. He or she can take an x-ray to check for foreign bodies and have a doctor determine the best method to remove the object. A graze that is deep or wide may require stitches or special adhesive bandages with non-stick pads. See your doctor if your wound is not healing up on its own. He or she can provide you with stitches or special dressing for you wound.
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See a doctor if the graze appears infected. Get a tetanus shot if you are due for one. See a doctor if the wound will not stop bleeding. Make an appointment with a physician if you suspect a large foreign object is trapped in the wound. Get stitches or special dressing for a deep wound.