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Frugal Gardening
Frugal Gardening
Brandon Marcus

The One Thing You Should Always Do Before Planting Anything

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So, you’ve just brought home trays of vibrant flowers, a few promising tomato seedlings, and maybe even a bag of wildflower seeds. You’re giddy with excitement, ready to transform your yard or balcony into a lush paradise. You grab your trowel, start digging holes, and—bam. A week later, your plants are droopy, yellowing, or not thriving at all.

The culprit? You skipped the most important step every gardener—whether seasoned or first-timer—should always do before planting anything: test your soil.

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