Not Basil: The Fragrant Herb That Deters Carrot Plant Pests & Keeps Them Healthy
Looking beyond basil, one fragrant herb may help support healthier carrots while adding beauty, aroma, and versatility to your vegetable garden.
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How To Protect Lettuce From Bolting In The Summer Heat
Hot weather doesn't have to end your lettuce harvest early. A few simple growing strategies can help keep fresh greens producing longer through summer.
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How To Grow Basil So You Have A Never Ending Supply Fresh From The Garden
Having fresh herbs on hand is one of the best ways to spice up your dishes, and thankfully, growing your own basil is an incredibly simple process.
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Why July Might Be The Best Time To Harvest Basil In Your Garden
Basil is an annual, so knowing when to harvest it before it perishes is tricky. July, it turns out, could be the month to circle on your gardening calendar.
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More Than Medicinal: This Summer-Blooming Herb Draws Pollinators And Smells Fantastic
This easy-to-grow perennial from the mint family is known for its fragrant qualities. In fact, its name derives from the Greek word meaning "aromatic herb."
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Those Tiny Specks On A Strawberry Aren't Seeds
All this time, you may have been eating delicious strawberries without ever actually knowing what those small, bumpy specks on the outside were.
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Not Eggshells: The Tomato Fertilizer That Boosts Calcium And Helps Prevent Blossom End Rot
Elevate your garden soil. Learn how to enrich your dirt with a fast-acting amendment for stronger root systems, robust tomato plants, and a thriving harvest.
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The One Thing You Should Do In July For Healthier Tomatoes
July’s hot, humid weather can often spell trouble for tomato plants — take this one key step that month to prevent problems and enjoy a longer harvest.
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Not Coffee Grounds: The Kitchen Scrap You've Trashed That Is A Great Tomato Fertilizer
It might be waste to you and I, but to your tomato plants, unwanted kitchen scrap can be a brilliant source of nutrients and a cheap fertilizer.
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How Many Tomato Plants Would It Take To Replace Store-Bought Tomatoes?
Tired of paying exorbitant prices for tomatoes at the grocery store? Growing your own can be a good solution, as long as you put enough vines into the ground.
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Not Bee Balm, Not Honeysuckle: The Edible Hibiscus Cousin Pollinators Love
If you want to attract more pollinators to your yard, you don't have to stick to ornamental flowers. This multi-function plant has blooms that beneficials love.
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Not Egg Shells Or Coffee Grounds: The Fruity Scrap To Add To Compost
Chances are you have a lot of this fruit scrap, and it's perfect for composting. Like other food waste, it will contribute to your compost's green material.
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Not Thyme Or Oregano: The Summer-Blooming Herb That Looks Good On Retaining Walls
If you're feeling like your retaining wall is looking a little stark, this gorgeous herb can help to soften the edges with its trailing growth.
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Not Just Fertilizer: Tomatoes Thrive With The Help Of These Companion Plants
Companion planting can offer much more than visual appeal. Certain garden pairings may help create healthier and more productive growing conditions.
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Not Thyme: There's Another Summer-Blooming Herb Pollinators Love
Allowing some of your herbs to flower in summer, such as this common culinary ingredient, can be a great way to attract the beneficial pollinators you love.
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The Dainty Companion Flower For Strawberries That Fights Pests
This perennial has a way to both repel garden pests and attract pollinators too, which means powerful protection for your strawberry patch this summer.
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More Than Compost Or Mulch: Use This Kitchen Scrap To Start Your Fire Pit This Summer
Summer is the time for toasting marshmallows in the backyard fire pit. Make starting the fire easier with a food you probably grilled for dinner that week.
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12 Herbs That Sprout From Seed In Just A Handful Of Weeks
Many herbs are hard to grow from seed (ahem, parsley!), but there are some quick-germinating types: Here are the herbs that can sprout rapidly, if sown right.
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Not A Herb, Not A Fruit Tree: The Edible Flowering Plant Pollinators Love
If you want to maximize the footprint of your garden, choosing plants that can do double duty, like this pollinator attracting edible, is a great strategy.
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Upcycle Old Cheese Graters Into The Cutest Planters For Flowers & Herbs
Since the invention of shredded cheese, box graters are less common in kitchens. Repurpose your old utensil into a planter with just a few pieces of hardware.
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Not Basil, Not Cilantro: The Feathery Herb With Flowers That'll Attract Butterflies
Nobody could ever say no to more butterflies in their yard — and the pretty yellow flowers of this underrated herb will bring them flocking.
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The Perfect Companion Flower For Strawberries That Glows In The Garden
Strawberries aren't too hard to grow, but they can still use a good boost every now and then — and this gorgeous companion flower will provide just that.
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Naturally Deter Pigeons By Growing This Fresh-Smelling Herb
Pigeon problems getting you down? Keep these unwelcome birds away from your backyard by planting one strong-smelling — and delicious — herb.
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Don't Toss Mesh Produce Bags — Use Them As Garden Support With A DIY Solution
Do you grow fruiting vines? It's worth setting aside all the mesh produce bags you get in your weekly grocery shop for this cost-saving, supportive garden hack.
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Give Tomatoes A Major Nutrient Boost With DIY Fertilizer That Uses A Stinky Kitchen Scrap
It may be a smelly idea, but this ancient agricultural practice slowly releases powerful nutrients into your soil, giving tomatoes a natural boost.
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Not Hostas, Not Ferns: Grow This Lush Vine For Striking Foliage In Partially Shaded Garden Beds
A familiar shade-garden look gets a surprising upgrade from a certain fast-growing vine that transforms plain foliage into shifting seasonal color.
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Bring Tropics Into Your Home With A Deliciously Sweet Plant You Can Grow In Pots
Want a tropical-looking houseplant that does more than decorate your space? This container-friendly option also produces a surprisingly tasty reward.
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