Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Mulch the area heavily. Cut off flower shoots in the spring. Keep the garlic watered. Fertilize and weed as necessary.

Answer: If you're planting your garlic in the fall, cover the area with 6 inches of straw to protect the garlic during the winter. In the spring, the mulch can be removed. If you're planting your garlic in the spring, be sure to mulch it to retain soil moisture. You should see the garlic scapes emerge from the ground in early spring. Cut off any flower shoots you see, since if they're left to grow they'll take energy away from the bulb formation and result in smaller bulbs. Water the garlic every 3 to 5 days throughout the growing season. When you see the soil get dry and dusty, that means it's time to water. Garlic plants don't need to be water during the fall and winter. If the garlic shoots look yellowish or limp in the middle of the growing season, you can dress the plants with fertilizer to help them perk up. Keep the garlic bed weeded so that the garlic doesn't have to compete with other plants for nutrients and water.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Use storage containers if you can spend a bit of money. Stack books under your bed if you have a lot of them. Block your bed with cardboard boxes for a low-budget choice.

Answer: Go shopping at your local big box store, storage container specialty store, or online to find under-the-bed storage containers that closely match the size of the negative space. Wiggle the containers into the space under your bed. Add heavy items to the containers to prevent them from sliding around. Gather some thick and heavy books that you won’t need to use for a while. Create stacks of books that will fit under your bed. The average book is 9 inches (23 cm) tall and the average bed is 80 inches (200 cm) long. This means you’ll need about 8 stacks of books on both sides of your bed, plus more along the foot of your bed. Slide the stacks in one at a time. The number of books in each stack will vary depending on the height of the space under your bed, and the thickness of your books. Shoe boxes are often a great size for this, but you might use food boxes (e.g., cases of almond milk or raisins) or boxes from items you’ve ordered online. Line the boxes up against the sides of your bed, then wiggle them underneath.  Ask around at a local shoe store to see if they have extra boxes. Place heavy items inside the boxes to prevent them from sliding around.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Concentrate on your arm action. Focus on keeping a stiff wrist. Practice the pitch against a wall. Practice with friends. Don't overdo it.

Answer: Although a good pitch requires your whole body to work fluidly, you can train specific parts with particular drills. A good drill to do that focuses on your arm action during a pitch are knee throwing drills. If you are right hander, kneel down on your right knee and pitch the ball to a friend from this position. For lefties do the opposite side. A stiff wrist is an important part of what it takes to throw a good forkball, but this can be a tricky thing to practice on its own. A good way to focus on the wrist is to hold up your pitching arm so it is bent at the elbow and the forearm is vertical. Hold it just below the wrist with your glove hand. Keeping your arm in this position, practice throwing the ball with just your wrist and fingers. To try to put it all together, you can practice pitching against a wall. If you mark a target to aim for you will be able to see how much you are managing to get your pitch to bottom out late on. If you have the equipment, you can film your practice pitches to observe in slow motion how your action looks and what sort of movement is being produced on the ball. If you are struggling with balance, practice holding your balance position, with your front leg raised and your pitching arm back, for a few seconds before pitching. Probably the most fun way to do any pitching drill is with friends. Play catch, and throw in some forkballs to try to catch each other out. If your friend is deceived by the ball as it drops down at the last second, you know it is coming along nicely. It's good to practice with a catcher as they will be able to give you good feedback on the flight of the ball. You can ask a friend, parent or coach to observe your pitch to see if they spot any problems that might be holding you back. Remember, this is a pitch that is very hard to master and can lead to injuries. Take it easy with your practices and stop if you start to feel pain in your elbow, wrist or fingers.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Provide food in a hay net and water in a secure container. Take rest stops every 2-3 hours. Stop every 12 hours on longer trips to put your horse up for the night. Sanitize your truck or trailer thoroughly after arriving at your destination.

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Fill a hay net completely and attach it to the inside of the trailer where your horse can easily reach it. Additionally, provide plenty of fresh water in a container or bucket that's secured at either ground level or shoulder-height for your horse. Make sure your horse is facing its food and water supplies so it can easily consume them.  Having food in front of it will cause your horse to move its head around to eat and drink. Continual head movement will reduce your horse’s risk of contracting “shipping fever.”  Shipping fever is a respiratory illness that’s common among horses transported long distances in close quarters. It occurs when the animal is unable to drop its head to cough, which can result in bacteria being trapped inside its lungs.  Be sure to refill your horse’s food and water every few hundred miles to pacify it and keep its energy up. Regular stops will give your horse a chance to rest its legs, which will undoubtedly be tired from constantly balancing to maintain stability in the back of the moving vehicle. This is also a good opportunity to replenish its food and water and take it out for a short energizing trot, if you’re in a safe place to do so.  The best time to trot your horse is when you’re surrounded by miles of open pasture, desert, or other quiet, spacious terrain. Avoid letting your horse out of the truck or trailer if you’re near a main road. Even if its not in immediate danger, the sounds of passing automobiles could cause it to spook, which will making wrangling it back into the vehicle a challenge.  Similarly, don't unload your horse if you had a difficult time getting it into the trailer. If you’ve got a long road ahead of you, veterinarians recommend pulling over after about half a day’s worth of travel time to give both you and your horse a much-needed break. Allow your horse to rest for at least 8 hours before you head on to your next stop.  Plan your overnight stops in locations where you can rent a stall at a commercial stable.  Horses experience travel exhaustion just like people do. If you find yourself feeling fatigued after a lengthy drive, chances are your horse is, too. Start by sweeping the leftover feed and soiled bedding material into a trash bag to discard separately. Pull up any removable floor mats, along with leads, haynets, and other loose fittings. Spray the floor, walls, and ceiling of the interior compartment with a power washer on a low pressure setting, then scrub them with a stiff-bristled brush and disinfectant soap while they're still wet. When you're done, rinse all exposed surfaces with your power washer.  For health reasons, it's important to wear thick work gloves, a face mask or respirator, and protective long-sleeved clothing, especially if your animal has recently been sick. Always sanitize your transport within 24 hours of unloading your horse.