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  • bell pepper plants
    By Christy Rae Ammons 1 day ago

    3 Things Your Pepper Plants Need In July To Keep Producing All Summer

    In the hottest summer months, sweet and hot peppers need a little extra care. Follow these guidelines to keep your peppers producing delicious fruit all season.

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  • Basil plant in a garden
    By Cayla Leonard 2 days ago

    What To Do With Your Basil In July To Keep It Growing Strong All Season

    Basil is a heat tolerant plant adapted to grow all summer. But it can still benefit from your attention to help it thrive through the hottest parts of July.

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  • Person working in a herb garden
    By Christy Rae Ammons 2 days ago

    Plant This Herb Next To Rosemary In July To Fill Your Garden With Flavor

    To give your herb garden more flavor this July, plant this Mediterranean herb as a rosemary companion. As a bonus, they'll thrive in the same conditions.

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  • A beautifully blooming flower garden.
    By Amy Freeman 4 days ago

    Forget Florida: This East Coast State's 'Second Spring' Is A Backyard Gardener's Dream

    Gardening is a labor of love no matter where you live, but this state's "second spring" on the East Coast can make any gardener's life easier.

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  • Hands picking up tomatoes growing within a cage
    By Cayla Leonard 4 days ago

    Ditch The Tomato Cage: A Smarter Way To Grow Tomatoes In Small Gardens

    This cage alternative prevents tomatoes from flopping over and enables you to access them easily. But be sure to give them the light and nutrients they need.

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  • A vegetable garden with cooler season vegetables planted in rows.
    By Amy Freeman 9 days ago

    3 Garden Vegetables To Plant In July To Harvest All Fall, You'll Thank Us Later

    Don't sweat it if you're getting a late start on this year's garden! These three cool-season vegetables will thrive with a July planting and fall harvest.

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  • A person taking care of an herb garden in a raised bed
    By Amy Freeman 9 days ago

    The Fast-Growing, Flavorful Herb You Should Plant If You Like Rosemary

    Do you love the distinct flavor of rosemary? Adding this other herb from the mint family can give you a similar fast-growing option to use in recipes.

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  • An old man is pruning herbs in his garden
    By Sakshi Khaitan 10 days ago

    9 Herbs To Prune In July For A Well-Maintained Garden

    Don't drop your pruning shears just yet! There are still some herbs you should to prune in July for a well-maintained, lush, and flavorful garden.

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  • A woman holds a pepper plants in a pot in her vegetable garden
    By Megan Brame 11 days ago

    6 Best Vegetables To Plant In Pots In July (Fast-Growing Picks)

    Some of these veggies will grow within 25 days, others in 70. For best results, ensure they receive the right fertilizer and soil, and appropriate spacing.

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  • View of red fresh ripe strawberries among strawberry bushes covered with hay.
    By Aleem Ahmad 11 days ago

    Not Banana Peels Or Eggshells: The Natural Fertilizer That Makes Strawberries Thrive

    You may already have this common kitchen ingredient at home. It's rich in nitrogen and other nutrients, making it an excellent fertilizer for strawberries.

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  • Woman grabbing a tomato in a vegetable garden.
    By Derek Rose 15 days ago

    Transform An Old Tomato Cage Into A Smart Way To Keep Pests Out Of Your Garden

    This awesome garden hack costs practically nothing, and yet is a tried and tested way to scare away birds and squirrels. All you need is some outdated tech.

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  • person holding up pears
    By Christine McLachlan 17 days ago

    Why Are My Pears Very Hard & Not Ripening?

    If you're lucky enough to have homegrown pears on your pear tree, it can be frustrating if the fruits of your labor just won't ripen. These factors may be why.

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  • A gardener planting a small tomato plant in the ground.
    By Amy Freeman 23 days ago

    The Planting Trick North Texas Gardeners Never Abandoned — And Why It's A Game-Changer

    No matter how green your thumb is, location will heavily determine what you can grow as a gardener. Fortunately, folks in North Texas have nature on their side.

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  • A bee on a rosemary flower
    By Amy Freeman 29 days ago

    Not Basil, Not Rosemary: The Fast-Growing Herb That Pollinators Can't Resist

    Pollinator gardens are popular, often filled out with a bounty of flowering plants. But bees and butterflies also like herbs, including this aromatic option.

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  • A bunch of bright red tomatoes growing on the vine.
    By Amy Freeman 1 month ago

    Give Your Tomato Plants Sweeter Flavor With One Simple Soil Swap

    Are your current tomato plants just not sweet enough? Fortunately, we have an easy solution to fix this. Say goodbye to bland tomatoes once and for all.

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  • Older woman watering plants
    By Ryan Cashman 1 month ago

    Give Your Garden A Major Boost With This Simple 2-Ingredient DIY Fertilizer

    Instead of store-bought fertilizer, you can make your own easily. Using water and this nutrient-packed plant, you’ll give your garden or flower bed an upgrade.

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  • A person with a tray of assorted flowers and a pile of dirt
    By Jasmine Harding 1 month ago

    No More Bulky Planters: The Space-Saving Solution That Won't Take Over Your Deck

    Bulky planters can take up a ton of space on your deck. However, this solution allows you to add plant life to your outdoor living area without a footprint.

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  • hands dumping kitchen scraps into compost
    By Christy Rae Ammons 1 month ago

    Neither Banana Peels Nor Eggshells: The Unexpected Scrap To Toss In Your Compost

    As you fill the compost bucket with kitchen scraps — in addition to eggs, banana peels, and other staples — don’t forget this popular summer vegetable.

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  • Gardener with gloved hands picking tomatoes off the vine
    By Shelley Frost 1 month ago

    The Neat Tomato Cage Alternative That Won't Clutter Your Garden

    Tomato cages can crowd a garden, but there's a low-profile alternative that keeps plants supported while adding a fun, unexpected twist to your growing space.

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  • A white and brown chewing on a leaf in a garden
    By Sakshi Khaitan 1 month ago

    10 Flowers And Herbs That Can Help Keep Rabbits Out Of The Garden

    Rabbits are cute and all, but you wouldn't care for their looks after they've ravaged your garden. But with these flowers and herbs, you could repel them.

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  • Tomato plant growing in a traditional cone cage
    By Ryan Cashman 1 month ago

    Ditch The Round Tomato Cage: Do This To Give Your Plants The Support They Need

    Traditional round tomato cages, while popular, may not be the best option for giving growing plants support. Instead, check out this solution that can help.

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  • hand touching rosemary plant
    By Christy Rae Ammons 1 month ago

    What To Do With Your Rosemary In June For Strong, Healthy Growth All Summer

    Whether you have a well-established plant or you're starting from seed, this is everything to know about caring for your rosemary plant in June.

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  • A cute bird eating strawberry plants
    By Brynna Standen 2 months ago

    Gardener Shares Cute & Clever DIY For Keeping Birds Out Of Fruit: 'I Barely Lost Any'

    If you're tired of feathered friends munching on the fruit you've grown, one clever gardener suggests an adorable DIY decoy to keep them away.

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  • a man scrapes food waste into a countertop compost bin
    By Jennifer Davis 2 months ago

    Neither Eggshells Nor Banana Peels — This Food Scrap Belongs In Your Compost Too

    Eggshells and banana peels are one thing, but if you need to give your compost pile an extra dose of nutrients, you could do much worse than adding this fruit.

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  • Large cucumbers hanging from vine
    By Brynna Standen 2 months ago

    For A Massive Cucumber Harvest, Use This Planting Method All Summer Long

    Cucumbers are a great home gardening crop, but if you don't stagger when you plant them, you may find yourself stuck with an unmanageable amount of produce.

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  • Close up large bell pepper plant
    By Brynna Standen 2 months ago

    Not Eggshells, Not Coffee Grounds: The Natural Fertilizer Pepper Plants Love

    If you're growing peppers in the garden, adding kitchen scraps can be a great way to add needed nutrients to the soil, and banana peels are an ideal choice.

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  • A large harvest of cucumbers in a basket on the ground.
    By Amy Freeman 2 months ago

    Not Banana Peels: This Natural Fertilizer From Your Kitchen May Help Cucumbers Thrive

    If you're looking to grow some cucumbers, but dealing with symptoms of low calcium content in your soil, eggshells may provide the solution that you need.

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