If your plant's leaves are shriveled up, then you may not be watering your plant enough. You may also notice that many of the leaves are falling off of the plant if this is the case. Take a handful of dirt from a few inches below the surface, and squeeze it in your hand. If the soil clumps together and stains your skin, the soil is very moist. You may be overwatering. If the soil falls apart without staining your skin, the soil is dry. You may need to water more. If your plant is very wilted and droopy, it might be unhealthy as a result of over-watering. Another way to tell this is by feeling the soil just below the surface. If it's very damp, then you may be giving your plant too much water. Over-watering keeps the soil continuously moist and prevents your plant from getting enough oxygen. This can cause root rot. Carefully remove your plant from the ground or its pot and observe the roots. If they're dark, mushy, and fall apart when you touch them, your plant probably has root rot. Discolored patches often form on the leaves of plants that have been exposed to too much sunlight. These patches are typically either very dark or very light in color. Your plant may be struggling because it's not getting enough sunlight. If this is the case, then the leaves are most likely much paler and smaller than they use to be. Different types of plants need to be cared for in different ways. While herbs and vegetables thrive when they're exposed to a lot of sunlight, excessive sun causes issues for ferns. Either go online or head to a local nursery to find care information specific to your plant.

Summary: Identify under-watering by shriveled leaves. Touch the soil to determine moisture level. Identify over-watering by dampness and droopiness. Check the roots for root rot. Recognize scorched plants by dark and/or bleached patches. Recognize overly shaded plants by their pale leaves. Look up care information for your plant.


You will need a file cabinet or hanger, as well as 43 files. This will allow you to create a file for each month, along with 31 files for each day in the month. There are a variety of ways you can create tickler files, but this is generally the most accepted and easiest to keep track of. You will need to label 12 of the folders with each of the months. Then label the remaining folders numerically, 1 through 31. Place the folders into the year's current month, starting with today's date. For example, if the date is June 15th, place folders 15-31 in the June folder, and 1-14 in the July folder. Note: June only has 30 days, but keep the "31" folder at the end of the month so that you can easily move it to the next without getting things out of order. Now that the folders are organized, it's time to start filling them. Place anything you need to remember in the appropriate folder. You can put in sticky notes with reminders, bills, letters, or anything else that needs your attention that day.  Place all of your future information in the appropriate monthly folders. When you reach that moth, you can then sort the items into the appropriate daily folders. If your to-do item is going to take several days, be sure to file it on the day it starts and not the day it's due! Your tickler file will only be useful if it is easily accessible. It should be within arm's reach of your primary work area. This will allow you to access the file without having to get up, which would be detrimental to its continued use. At the start of each day, remove the items from the day's folder and place them on your desk to take care of that day. As you finish each item, file it away in permanent storage or discard it. Move the daily folder to the end of the list in the next month of the tickler file.

Summary: Gather your materials. Label your folders. Organize the folders. Fill your folders. Place your folder nearby. Use your folder.


The UK Government website has an easy online form that will tell you what type of visa you need. Check it out here. Most immigrants will need a visa of some kind, allowing them to live and possibly work in the UK for a certain amount of time. Once you know which type to apply for, get started at visa4uk.fco.gov.uk. It's best to allow several months for your visa to get approved.  If you need more information, the rest of this section explains the immigration and travel requirements in detail. Otherwise, skip ahead to the next section. The United Kingdom is the state made up of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. You do not need a visa specific to England or any other jurisdiction of the UK. If you are a citizen of any country in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom. This includes all countries in the European Union, plus Iceland, Lichtenstein, and Norway. Citizens of Switzerland also have this right. However, the referendum held on continuing EU membership on 23 June 2016, which resulted in the British electorate voting to leave the European Union (51.8% in favour) could lead to the EU freedom of movement rules being no longer valid in the next few years.  All you need is a passport to prove your citizenship. While not required, you may also want to apply for a registration certificate. This may help you prove your rights when applying for various benefits.  Family members of European citizens who are not themselves citizens must still apply for a visa. They can apply for permanent residency after the citizen family member has worked in the UK for five years. . Search at monster.co.uk, fish4.co.uk, reed.co.uk, or indeed.co.uk. If a UK company wants to hire you, you can apply for a visa. How long this lets you stay depends on your job:  Tier 2 visas are available for high-demand fields, listed in detail here. You may also have a chance if you are transferring within a multinational company, or if your employer can demonstrate that your job cannot be filled by a local worker. These usually allow three years of residency, extendable to six. Tier 5 visas are temporary work permits good for 6 months to 2 years. If you are not qualified for a Tier 2 position, look for work in a charity organization, or work as an athlete, entertainer, or religious worker. Tier 1 visas are only available to people starting a business, making multimillion pound investments, or recognized as leaders in their field. They're typically good for five years and can be extended to ten. You must be able to speak the English language and have enough money to support yourself. You can stay until you complete the course, plus a few months. You will only be able to work in jobs required by your coursework. There are a few other ways to enter the UK for more than a short tourist visit. These require special circumstances, most commonly the following:  Family (variable length and work status): Available if joining a spouse, fiancé(e), partner of two+ years, or child. Also available if you need to be cared for by a family member in the UK.  UK ancestry visa (5 years, can work): Must be a Commonwealth citizen with a grandparent born in the UK.  Tier 5 Youth Mobility (2 years, can work): citizen of certain countries, between 18 and 30.  Visitor visa (usually 6 months, can't work): A last resort. If you have the money to support yourself while waiting, you can arrive on a visitor visa, then try to get hired and apply for a work permit. The odds are slim, but you get a holiday if it doesn't work out.
Summary: Learn about visas. Know the rights of European citizens. Apply for UK jobs Enroll as a student at a UK institution. Apply for other visas.