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Planting Basil With Tomatoes – How Basil Makes Tomato Plants Better When They Grow Together!

One of the best ways to grow healthier and more productive tomato plants is to companion plant basil with your tomatoes. In fact, not only can it help you to a bigger harvest, but an even tastier one too! So what exactly is companion planting? In a nutshell, companion planting is the art of growing …

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How To Care For Daffodils After The Blooms Die – When To Cut Back Daffodils!

Did you know that what you do to your daffodils after their blooms die off this year can play a huge role in how well them bloom next year? Daffodils are one of the earliest of all flowers to bloom each spring. To many gardeners, they are a welcome sign that the harshness of winter …

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3 Sisters Companion Planting – The Ultimate Garden Planting Combination!

When it comes to getting the most out of your garden space and allowing crops to work naturally together, it doesn’t get any better than using the 3 sisters companion planting method to grow sweet corn, beans and squash/zucchini! This growing method was mastered hundreds of years back by Native American tribes, and it allowed …

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How To Make The Best Potting Soil Mix Around – Without Peat Moss!

One of the best ways to save money and grow the best potted plants around is to make your own potting soil at home – and contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to include peat moss in the mix. In fact, as you will see with today’s potting soil recipe, you can make a …

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4 Big Cucumber Planting Mistakes To Avoid This Spring!

How, where and when you plant your cucumbers can make a big difference in just how successful your plants and your harvest can be – and that is exactly why it’s so important to avoid four of the most common cucumber planting mistakes that can put your plants in trouble right from the start! Getting …

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2 Simple Secrets That Will Stop Weeds In Your Garden – For Good!

Looking for a couple of simple secrets to stop the endless onslaught of weeds in your garden this spring, summer and fall – without having to spend all of your time constantly weeding? The answer is actually simple and just might surprise you – start working in your soil less! Sound crazy? Well, believe it …

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3 Tomato Planting Mistakes To Avoid – Grow Great Tomatoes This Year!

One of the best ways to ensure a healthy crop and harvest of fresh tomatoes is to avoid three of the most common planting mistakes gardeners make when planting their tomatoes. Tomatoes are technically a fruit, but the plants are usually treated like vegetables. They can be consumed raw or cooked and are used in …

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How To Prepare Raised Beds For Planting In The Spring

Before you start planting seeds and transplants into the soil of your raised beds this spring, one of the most important things you can do is to take the time to prepare the soil within them for growing success! Using raised beds for growing fruit, vegetables, and flowers is a great way to garden without …

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How To Cut Back & Divide Ornamental Grasses In Early Spring!

There is no better time to cut back and divide ornamental grasses than in late winter and early spring. Not only can it keep your grasses manageable, it can also create all kinds of new grass transplants to use all over your yard. By late fall to early winter, ornamental grasses go completely dormant. By …

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How To Divide Hostas In The Spring – Create New Plants For Free!

One of the best ways to help keep your hostas healthy and strong is to divide them every three to five years – and when it comes to the best time for dividing, you simply can’t beat the spring – especially when you can create a whole slew of new hosta plants to help fill …

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