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  • Home Depot plant section
    By Brynna Standen 22 hours ago

    Why You Should Think Twice Before Buying Plants From Home Depot & Other Big Box Stores

    Unless you've got time and space to spare, avoid plants from Home Depot and other big box stores. They could end up causing more problems than they're worth.

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  • Close-up of hands cutting a rosemary sprig off a plant
    By Brandy Eaklor 2 days ago

    The Big Mistake Everyone Makes When Growing Rosemary

    Rosemary is a pleasant, hardy herb, but proper care is important for your plant to thrive. You may not even be you're making this well-intentioned mistake.

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  • a gardener planting a seedling in a raised bed garden
    By Amy Freeman 2 days ago

    Plant These 11 Vegetables Before May Ends And Thank Us Later

    Spring's here at last — so it's time to get to work! Start growing these vegetable plants in May for a colorful and delicious harvest come summer and fall.

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  • a young hummingbird perched on a stick
    By Cayla Leonard 5 days ago

    This Plant Attracts Hummingbirds & Stops Weeds From Taking Over Your Garden Beds

    Want to attract hummingbirds to your yard while keeping those weeds in check? With this nifty plant, you can kill two birds with one stone. Figuratively.

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  • a gardener sprays fertilizer on plants
    By Jennifer Davis 5 days ago

    The Natural Fertilizer Your Garden Needs Is Already In The Kitchen

    Need to give your plants a boost, but don't have any fertilizer on hand? Don't fret — the perfect natural solution may just be waiting in your kitchen.

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  • two ripe tomatoes growing on a plant in a greenhouse
    By Ron Baker 15 days ago

    Fertilizer Secrets For Better Tomatoes: An Expert Shares Their Tips

    Even plants need to eat — and messing up your fertilizer game can easily ruin a crop of tomatoes. Luckily, one expert is on hand to keep us right.

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  • Two rolls of aluminum foil and a ball of foil against wood boards.
    By Amy Freeman 19 days ago

    Why Gardeners Are Putting Aluminum Foil In Their Gardens — And What It Actually Does

    Aluminum foil has a ton of uses in the kitchen, but it's also great at deterring a range of pests in your backyard garden if you use it correctly.

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  • a gardener holds a pepper growing on a potted plant
    By Brandy Eaklor 22 days ago

    Gardener's Tip: Remove This From Pepper Plants Early For Maximum Growth

    Pepper plants letting you down in the growing season? One simple — and seemingly counterintuitive — trick can rescue your bounty of delicious peppers.

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  • Laundry basket outdoors
    By Ryan Cashman 1 month ago

    Reuse An Old Laundry Basket To DIY A Vegetable Garden That's Great For Small Yards

    Getting into the container gardening hobby? You don't have to spend money for some vegetable planters; instead, you can repurpose your old laundry baskets.

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  • Ripe and unripe tomatoes growing in a garden, supported by stakes.
    By Heather Fishel 1 month ago

    Grow The Best Tomatoes By Planting This Easy-To-Grow Companion Herb Beside Them

    Ready to harvest more tomatoes this summer and keep pests at bay? We've got just the herb to plant besides your tomatoes to help you accomplish both.

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  • Harvested cucumbers in a basket
    By Ryan Cashman 1 month ago

    Gardeners Agree: This Is The Best Time To Plant Cucumbers For A Bountiful Harvest

    Make sure this garden staple has its best chance to thrive over the growing season by planting it at the exact right time. Here's when you should start.

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  • Person cutting up an empty plastic bottle with scissors
    By Danno Wise 1 month ago

    Transform Empty Plastic Bottles Into A Simple Herb Garden For Next To Nothing

    A herb garden can be quite beneficial in a home, and with this repurposed plastic bottles DIY, you don't even need to keep buying containers.

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  • Cucumbers growing on vine
    By Brandy Eaklor 2 months ago

    15 Companion Plants You'll Love Growing Next To Cucumbers In Your Garden

    Grow these companion plants with cucumber to help improve soil health, keep pests away, and attract beneficial insects as well as pollinators.

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  • rosemary plant in garden
    By Danno Wise 2 months ago

    10 Herbs And Veggies You Should Avoid Growing Next To Rosemary In The Garden

    Rosemary is handy to have in the kitchen, and therefore nice to have in your garden as well. But make sure not to plant these vegetables and herbs next to it.

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  • Rosemary plant in the garden
    By Ryan Cashman 2 months ago

    These 20 Companion Plants Will Help Your Rosemary Thrive

    These herbs, flowers, vegetables, and fruits are great companion plants for your rosemary. Here's what you should know before adding them to your garden.

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  • patting dirt around newly planted fruit tree
    By Danno Wise 2 months ago

    Fast-Growing Fruit Trees To Plant In Early Spring For A Tasty Harvest

    You don't always have to wait for too long for a fruit harvest. You can plant these fast-growing trees in early spring for a speedy harvest in a few years.

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  • A black trash basket with empty toilet paper rolls in it.
    By Adrian Suppes 2 months ago

    Don't Toss Those Toilet Paper Tubes — Grow Delicious Carrots!

    Don’t toss those toilet paper tubes! They can help your carrots grow while keeping sneaky cutworms at bay — talk about multitasking in the garden.

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  • Harvested potatoes lying on soil.
    By Danno Wise 2 months ago

    Plant These Fast-Growing Herbs Next To Your Potatoes For A Better Harvest

    Potatoes are a staple of the American diet. If you're growing them in your garden, don't forget these two herbs that keep pests away and can help your harvest.

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  • Gardener hand picking tomato
    By Ryan Cashman 2 months ago

    10 Plants You Should Never Grow Next To Your Tomatoes

    Tomatoes are a popular addition to any home vegetable garden, but although it's usually a great neighbor to other plants these ones are better planted apart.

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  • Fresh cucumber hanging from a vine
    By Ryan Cashman 2 months ago

    You Don't Need A Big Yard To Grow Cucumbers - Here's How To Do It In Hanging Baskets

    Successfully growing cucumbers in hanging baskets is all about choosing the right variety, the ideal growing conditions, and ensuring they have enough support.

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  • cucumbers growing in a garden
    By Adrian Suppes 2 months ago

    Don't Plant This Popular Herb Next To Cucumbers: It Can Hinder Your Harvest

    Companion planting saves space in the garden, and can also lead result in mutual benefits for many plants. When planting cucumbers, you'll want to avoid mint.

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  • Racks of vintage plates at outdoor market.
    By Kathleen Shipman 2 months ago

    Turn Secondhand Plates And Coffee Mugs Into An Adorable Kitchen Herb Garden

    Herb gardens don't have to be outside. With this clever DIY project, you can create a cute, functional, totally unique herb garden for your kitchen.

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  • a person dropping seeds into the soil
    By Brandy Eaklor 2 months ago

    Skip The Seedling — Grow This Favorite Veggie From Seed For A More Abundant Harvest

    If you buy this popular vegetable as a seedling, it may result in transplant shock, so it's best to grow it from seed, which is more fruitful and affordable.

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  • Cilantro plant in bloom
    By Cayla Leonard 2 months ago

    Let Your Cilantro Bolt On Purpose — Here's Why Gardeners Do It

    Most people who grow cilantro in their garden are under the impression that you're not supposed to let it bolt, but some gardeners actually encourage it.

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  • hands filling plant pots with soil
    By Christy Rae Ammons 3 months ago

    This Fast-Growing Vegetable Thrives In Containers

    Perfect for small spaces and blooming beautifully with adequate sunlight, this vegetable variety is just what you need for successful container gardening.

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  • Rosemary plants
    By Cayla Leonard 3 months ago

    Think Twice Before Planting This Popular Herb Next To Rosemary In Your Garden

    Rosemary is a classic essential in any herb garden, but if you're tempted to plant another standby herb next to it, think again, as they don't mesh well.

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  • a gardener waters a young fruit tree
    By Brandy Eaklor 3 months ago

    12 Fast-Growing Fruit Trees That Are Perfect For Beginner Gardeners

    Fruit trees aren't always easy to look after, but these varieties are hardy and quick to grow — making them the perfect choice for beginner gardeners.

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