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Tom’s Guide
Tom’s Guide
Technology
Cynthia Lawrence

Here’s why gardeners are putting a bar of soap by tomato plants this summer (yes, really)

A bar of soap in front of a plant.

There’s nothing quite like picking fresh, homegrown vegetables straight from the vine and bringing them directly to your dining table. Plus, it’s the ultimate way to elevate those crisp, summer salads!

But whether you’re learning how to grow tomatoes from seeds or cultivating tomatoes in pots, you’ll inevitably face one frustrating hurdle — garden pests.

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