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  • A black trash basket with empty toilet paper rolls in it.
    By Adrian Suppes 19 hours 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 1 day 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 4 days 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 8 days 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 8 days 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 10 days 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 10 days 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 11 days 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 16 days 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 16 days 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 21 days 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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  • Cucumber growing on a bamboo and mesh trellis
    By Ron Baker 22 days ago

    Grow Thriving Cucumbers With This DIY Trellis

    Cucumbers are one of the easiest, most beginner-friendly veggies you can plant, and this DIY trellis will make growing your cukes even easier.

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  • Basil plant growing in water on a windowsill
    By Brandy Eaklor 24 days ago

    Forget Store-Bought Basil: How To Grow It Easily In Water Indefinitely At Home

    Want endless basil at home? These two water-growing methods make it easy for beginners to enjoy fresh leaves anytime without a trip to the store.

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  • Closeup of healthy green rosemary stems growing outside, with sunlight highlighting the green needle-like leaves.
    By Jennifer Davis 27 days ago

    Want Your Rosemary Plants To Thrive This Spring? Do This One Thing In February

    Winter is here -- add this one step to your garden routine this month to keep your rosemary plants hearty and healthy for culinary exploits all year long.

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  • Leafless fig tree in winter against a cloudy sky
    By Cayla Leonard 1 month ago

    The Fast-Growing Fruit Tree That Thrives In Cold Climates & Is Great For Beginners

    If you're interested in growing your own fruit trees but live in a colder climate, you still have options. Consider this fruit tree for beginners.

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  • Starting seeds for winter garden
    By Ryan Cashman 2 months ago

    Plant These 10 Vegetables Before January Ends And Thank Us Later

    Think it’s too early to plant veggies? January is actually the ideal time to get many crops started, whether they're planted in the ground or started indoors.

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  • Hass avocados growing on a tree
    By Jessica Steinhoff 2 months ago

    Help Your Avocado Tree Thrive With A Natural Remedy From Your Bathroom

    If your avocado tree doesn't have the right amount of nutrients in its soil, it may turn yellow. Adding this one bathroom staple could help it thrive.

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  • An orange tree and other container plants line a sunny window sill.
    By Jennifer Davis 2 months ago

    How To Grow An Orange Tree Indoors And Actually Keep It Alive And Thriving

    If you're looking to add a bit of tasty citrus to your indoor garden, consider an orange tree. Here's how to properly care for and maintain one indoors.

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  • Gardener spreading wood ash over plant sprouts
    By Cayla Leonard 2 months ago

    Don't Throw Away Your Wood Ashes: These 16 Plants Will Thank You

    Before you toss out those leftover fireplace scraps, discover why gardeners are saving them and which plants benefit most from this surprising boost.

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  • Potted lemon tree in outdoor garden
    By Ryan Cashman 2 months ago

    How To Prune A Lemon Tree For More Fruit — Plus The Very Best Time To Do It

    Instant access to fresh lemons opens your life up to endless cleaning and cooking hacks -- but your going to need to prune your tree to grow them.

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  • Several bright red strawberries hang from an indoor plant in a brown pot set on a windowsill..
    By Jennifer Davis 2 months ago

    You Don't Need A Big Yard To Grow Juicy Strawberries. Here's How To Do It Indoors

    Limited outdoor space doesn't mean giving up fresh berries. With the right conditions and simple care, you can enjoy strawberry plants year-round in your home.

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  • Healthy fresh basil plant
    By Ryan Cashman 3 months ago

    Why Cutting Back Basil Leaves Is The Secret To Maximum Yield

    If you love pesto, a basil plant can feed you for many dinners. Here's when and how you should trim back your basil plants to enjoy the most production.

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  • a woman adds mulch to the soil around a plant
    By Nicole Wisniewski 3 months ago

    Add Mulch To The Soil Around These 17 Common Plants Before Winter & Thank Us Later

    Worried about the winter frost? Need to keep your precious plants protected until spring comes around? Well, we've got one word for you: mulch!

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  • Close up of a hand holding a healthy bunch of blueberries, still attached to the green bush.
    By Jennifer Davis 3 months ago

    What Happens If You Add Coffee Grounds To Your Blueberry Plants?

    Legend has it that coffee grounds can improve the soil for your growing blueberry bushes, but does this hack legitimately work for this acid-loving fruit?

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  • a chipmunk sits in a garden planter
    By Jennifer Davis 4 months ago

    Deadly Gardening Trend Alert: Gardener Warns, 'I Will Never Use This Stuff Again'

    Everyone wants to protect their plants — but at what cost? Recently, online users have been sounding the alarm about this specific gardening product.

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  • Propagating plants indoors
    By Ryan Cashman 4 months ago

    Take Cuttings From These 10 Outdoor Plants Before Winter Arrives & Thank Us Later

    These garden favorites can multiply into free plants for spring if you act now, but waiting just a few more weeks means missing this year's propagation window.

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  • Blueberry bush with ripening blueberries
    By Cayla Leonard 4 months ago

    Help Your Blueberry Bush Thrive Next Spring With One Simple Pruning Tip

    Pruning is essential for healthy blueberry bushes and abundant yields during the harvest season, but this overlooked factor can make all the difference.

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