It takes about three to four months for potato plants to reach maturity, depending on the specific variety (some small potatoes can be harvested in just under two months). In southern states, seed potatoes are usually planted in the fall or winter, but those in northern climates should wait until right before the last frost of spring. Potatoes have long been a staple ingredient of diets around the world, as they contain important nutrients like vitamin C, potassium, and vitamin B6....

Most plants of the genus are epiphytes, which means they grow on and take nutrients and moisture from other plants, rather than from the soil. Some plants in the genus do not even need another plant and can grow on constantly moving desert sand. This is definitely different from most people’s idea of how a plant grows. Most air plants are unique-looking and Tillandsia bulbosa is certainly a great example of this....

Both rat species can invade homes and cause problems with their gnawing, feeding, dropping of feces, and ability to carry disease. Following is information on what rats look like, how you know if you have rats in your home, and details on why they are a problem. Identification While Norway and roof rats are very similar and can be difficult to distinguish on sight, the rats do have some distinctive traits that provide evidence for identification....

Here are tricks to increase closet space, especially if you live in an apartment or dorm with minimal space. Here are the steps to follow to maximize your closet space. Do I need this item anymore and why? Is it worth the cost and time to clean, fix, or try to fit into this item? Does this item continue to support my lifestyle and is it still appropriate to wear (to work, to the gym, or out socializing, for example)?...

The basic rules of Yankee Swap begin just like White Elephant: Everyone is assigned a number at random, then the first player chooses a gift and opens it. The next player chooses their gift, then either opens it or swaps it for a previous player’s unwrapped gift. If your gift is taken, you get to choose a new unwrapped gift to open. However, there are several variations of Yankee Swap that can make the game even more interesting....

Know What You Have to Move Take inventory of the items you have, how much time they will take to disassemble and prepare, and what can be prepared in advance of your move. For instance, the beds may not be able to be taken apart before moving day but your office desk could be. Measure Doorways and Hallways Before you start moving furniture out of your old home, you need to make sure that everything will fit through all doorways, hallways, elevators, or stairwells....

How Damp Air Impacts Your Plants’ Health When airflow around and through a plant is impeded, your garden can remain damp for long periods. And dampness is the perfect condition for the development of many fungal diseases, like powdery mildew and blackspot on roses. To make matters worse, water on plant leaves helps to transmit spores and other problems from one plant to another. It’s not just wet leaves that cause problems....