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Give Your Herbs A Haircut! 6 Aromatic Edibles That Benefit From Snipping In Summer & Why Trimming The Herbs Matters
Some edible plants are happy tumbling over pots and planters – but for others, trimming the herbs can help. Here are 6 aromatic edibles to snip into shape this summer
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Can Lavender Grow In Shade? Here’s How To Grow Fragrant Flowering Plants Even In Partial Shade – Plus, Which Lavenders Are Best
If your growing space isn’t the sunniest, you may be wondering: can lavender grow in shade? We look at ways to cultivate this aromatic beauty in partial shade and filtered light
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If you’re still growing pumpkins on the ground, you’re wasting precious space – this one simple trick will triple your growing area
Stop wasting precious garden space! Start growing pumpkins vertically and improve your harvest with this one simple trick.
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Want Your Lavender To Bloom for Longer? Try This Expert Tip & Deadhead Lavender Plants For A Longer, Lovelier Flush of Flowers
The heady rush of lavender is a feast for the senses, so make sure you can enjoy the show for as long as possible. Follow our tips on how to deadhead lavender for an extra hit of fragrant pleasures
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10 Best Tomato Trellis Ideas You Can Buy Or DIY – For Bigger Yields And No Droop
Support your tomatoes the smart way – with simple structures that keep stems strong, fruit off the ground, and harvests at their best.
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5 Plants That Repel Tomato Hornworms – And Attract Their Beneficial Predators
Keep pests away naturally with these 5 plants that repel tomato hornworms. Plus, discover 3 plant combinations to attract insects that prey on pesky pests.
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How To Tell When Figs Are Ripe – Our Fruit Growing Expert Reveals 5 Secrets To The Ultimate Squidgy Fruits
Figs are a gorgeous Mediterranean delicacy but knowing when you can enjoy their squidgy goodness isn’t always clear. Here we explain 5 pointers on how to tell when figs are ripe
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Do You Have Deformed Cucumbers? Here’s Why & How To Prevent Kooky Looking Cukes
Cucumbers are great veggies to grow in your garden, but what happens if you have deformed cucumbers? Are they ok to eat? Learn how to prevent misshapen cukes.
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Growing Blueberries In Pots – Container-Based Blues For Yummy Summer Fruits
Everyone should be making room in their garden for a superfruit, but if you’re short on space, worry not. You’ll find that growing blueberries in pots is just as rewarding and well within your reach
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How To Get Rid Of Aphids On Tomato Plants – And Keep Them From Coming Back
Aphids can quickly damage tomato plants – learn the signs of an infestation and the simple steps to protect your precious crop all season long.
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Keep Your Garden Pest-Free With This Simple DIY Garlic Spray For Plants — It's Easy, Eco-Friendly, And Effective!
This simple garlic spray for plants is an easy, eco-friendly way to get rid of unwanted bugs. Here's how to create a DIY spray at home to make pests buzz off!
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How To Store Fresh Herbs From The Garden: Best Methods To Maximize Shelf Life
So you've grown delicious and fragrant herbs in your garden, now what? Learn the best way to store your fresh herbs so you can enjoy your success longer!
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Is June Too Late To Plant Tomatoes? Not If You Follow These 5 Tips For A Last-Minute Crop
Grow a delicious late-season tomato crop with our expert tips on choosing the fastest-growing varieties and creating the best growing conditions.
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How To Pollinate Tomatoes: Give Plants A Hand For Bigger Harvests
With the right techniques, hand-pollinating tomatoes can make all the difference between a lackluster season and a productive one. Learn how to get it right.
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8 Vegetables You Can Still Plant In June For A Late Summer And Fall Harvest
Planting time for high summer harvests has passed, but there are still many vegetables you can plant in your garden in June, for organic produce well into fall.
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Grow The Sweetest Strawberry Fruits: Try These 6 Top Tips For Luscious Berry Goodness!
Why are some strawberry fruit sweet and what makes strawberries taste sour? Most causes of sour strawberries can be attributed to less than ideal growing conditions. Learn more about that here.
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Do Your Tomato Flowers Look Weird? They Could Be Tomato Megablooms – What That Means For Plants
Tomato megablooms can startle gardeners, but these weird-looking flowers are nothing to worry about. Learn why they occur and what to do if you find one.
