The Best Time Of Year To Start Testing The Quality Of Your Soil
Soil tests are essential to set your plants up for success — they'll tell you exactly how to amend your soil for the best growth. Here's the best time for one.
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Stories By Katharine Hansen
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Pick Your Basil Plant More Often For A Big Harvest Boost
When it comes to picking leaves from your basil, don't be shy. Pruning can actually stimulate growth for a bushier basil plant, and it can improve flavor.
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The Best Way To Pick Weeds Out Of Dry Soil After A Heat Wave
After a heatwave bakes your soil, properly weeding your garden becomes a challenge. To ensure you pull them out from the roots, you'll need to soften the soil.
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The Popular Watering Method That May Be Causing Your Tomatoes More Harm Than Good
While tending to your plants may feel like second nature, using the wrong watering method can ruin your harvest. Avoid this way of watering your tomatoes.
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The Common Garden Waste That'll Help Your Roses Thrive
Your rose bushes need mulch, and there's a free, organic option that you can find in your very own backyard to help your plant to thrive and bloom.
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Are Ants Invading Your Garden's Compost? Here's How To Stop Them
Ants in your compost aren’t always a problem, but infestations can disrupt balance. Learn when to take action and how to manage pests in your compost bin.
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The Low-Maintenance Grass Alternative Perfect For Your Shady Yard
Grass alternatives can offer a low-maintenance option that doesn't need constant mowing or watering. This low-growing perennial plant works well in shady areas.
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The Pollinator-Favorite Flower That'll Add A Gorgeous Autumn Glow To Your Garden
At a time when food sources for pollinators are dwindling, you can plant this flower that will keep them full and happy. It will also provide a pop of color.
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Should You Water Your Lawn After Fertilizing? Here's What All Homeowners Need To Know
Fertilizers can improve the health of your lawn by supplying vital nutrients. But without proper application, it's a waste. Here's where water comes into play.
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7 Signs Your Garden Plants Are Getting Too Much Sunlight
Believe it or not, sunlight can sometimes be too much of a good thing for plants. Here's what to look for and what you can do for your photodamaged plants.
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The Very Important Reason You Should Think Twice Before Deweeding Your Garden
Weeding is such a common gardening chore that you may assume it's always necessary. But there's one reason why skipping it can be more beneficial.
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Is Growing Yarrow Beneficial Or A Huge Mistake?
Many gardeners wonder if growing yarrow is a huge mistake because of how quickly it can spread. But this popular herb also comes with many benefits.
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Is Gravel The Secret To Thriving Tarragon? Read This Before Attempting The Hack
Before adding gravel to your tarragon pots or garden beds, discover how this popular planting trick might affect drainage, root health, and growth.
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The Easiest Way To Bottom Water Plants Is Hiding In Your Bathroom
Tired of walking around your house with a watering can, topping up houseplant saucers? There's a fixture in most bathrooms that can help make this chore easier.
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9 Brilliant Ways To Reuse Old Potting Soil Instead Of Tossing It Out
If you're clearing out old planters when used soil, don't toss that soil! It may no longer be rich in nutrients, but it still has a lot of uses.
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The Long-Term Solution For Improving Heavy Clay Soil In Sloped Gardens
Slopes and heavy clay soil can cause similar issues in your garden, like erosion and drainage issues. Luckily, that means one solution can fix both.
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The Simple Fix Your Rocky Soil Needs To Help Your Garden Thrive
Rocky soil is not only unpleasant to the eye, but it can also be detrimental to your plants’ health. Help your garden out by adding this easy ingredient.
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The Best DIY Soil Mix For Container Vegetable Gardens
If you want your container veggies to thrive, you can't use regular old soil. This recipe provides the right mix of nutrients, moisture retention, and drainage.
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Don't Throw Out Old Potting Soil When It Could Transform Your Lawn, Here's How
That old potting soil that's just been sitting around your garage can be put to good use by fixing some common lawn problems throughout your yard.
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Is There A Fertilizer That's Safe To Use In Hot Weather?
While fertilizing your plants is not generally recommended in hot weather, sometimes they need an extra boost. Is there an option that's safe to use?
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How To Soften The Edges Of Your Garden Pond
While a garden pond adds a lovely bit of tranquility to your outdoor space, it can look quite jagged and harsh on its own. Here's what you can do to soften it.
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The Unexpected Type Of Fertilizer That May Help Your Tomatoes Grow Big & Tall
Looking for an easy way to ensure your tomato plants thrive? This particular type of fertilizer may be just what your plants need to grow strong and healthy.
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Electroculture: Brilliant Gardening Breakthrough Or Garbage Waste Of Time?
Electroculture focuses on directing electricity from the atmosphere to enhance plant growth. But is this fascinating concept really all it's cracked up to be?
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Here's How Long Your Grass Should Be During A Heatwave If You Want To Keep It Healthy
When the heatwaves of summer hit with a vengeance, mowing your grass to a certain length keeps its roots strong and leaves able to photosynthesize.
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The Must-Know Tip To Keep Your Hanging Baskets Looking Full And Beautiful All Season
Hanging flower baskets can be a challenge to keep the blooms full and thriving, but this tip will help your flowers flourish. Here's how to do it.
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The Common Fertilizer Mistake That's Sure To Hinder Your Tomato Harvest
This common fertilizer mistake could lead to a poor tomato harvest and damage your young plants. Here's how to fix and prevent it from happening.
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