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Leggy Tomatoes? Why Burying Them Sideways Will Save Your Harvest (And Give You More Fruits)

This hack will even make your tomato plants more drought-tolerant

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Ever Tried Growing Tomatoes Upside Down? It Sounds Unconventional, But This Budget-Friendly Buy Means You Can Grow More in a Small Space

Upside down tomato planters are ideal for small spaces – this $15 set will help you try it out for yourself

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These 5 Gorgeous Container Plants Do More Than Look Good –They Help Repel Mosquitoes and Flies

So you can enjoy dining outside this summer without intrusion from buzzing insects

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This Is the Exact Temperature Your Soil Should Be Before Planting Vegetables – to Guarantee a Bumper Harvest

You first need to identify whether they're cool or warm-season crops

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The Best Time to Water Your Garden – to Keep Plants Healthy and Thriving in Summer Heat

Don't second-guess your watering routine. We asked experts exactly when to water your garden – including your container plants

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The One Gardening Task to Delay Until After the Heatwave – to Guarantee a Vibrant and Abundant Yard

Adding new plants to the yard in extreme temperatures doesn't always end well

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What to Do With Magnolia Trees in May – And How to Keep Yours Healthy Throughout the Summer

To guarantee that your magnolia maintains steady growth and produces spectacular flowers, these tasks are essential in May

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These Professional-Grade Pruning Shears Are an Investment Worth Making – for Years of Efficient Gardening

A pair of Felco 8 Elite pruning shears could become a reliable and comfortable life partner

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What to Do With a Mulberry Tree in May – For an Impressive Harvest of Juicy Summer Fruit

Mulberry trees are easy to care for once established, but these tasks are essential to help them thrive in the summertime

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What to Do With Snowball Viburnum in May – These Simple Tasks Will Guarantee a Spectacular Flower Display Year After Year

Snowball viburnum might be a low-maintenance shrub, but these tasks are crucial for healthy growth

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Heidi Klum's Garden Planting Pairs These 'Odd Bedfellows,' but a Master Gardener Says the Unusual Combination Creates a Dramatic Display

The combination of romantic roses and angular agave is unexpected but stunning in the supermodel's garden – and it's easier to maintain than you might think

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An Adjustable Pruning Shear Was New to Me, but the Versatile Corona FlexDIAL Bypass Pruner Handled All My Everyday Pruning

A flexible pruner that works throughout the yard

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3 Container Plant Pairings That Thrive on Neglect – For Fuss-Free Blooms All Summer Long

From herbs to spectacular blooms, these plant pairings are perfect for containers – and they're blissfully low-maintenance, too

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The Felco 322 Snips Are Surprisingly Strong for Their Size – This Lightweight Tool Can Handle More Than You’d Expect

For when you need precision, the Felco 322 snips deliver

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This is the One Thing Your Gardenias Need in April to Guarantee Stunning Blooms All Summer Long

Now is the time to start fertilizing your gardenias, to encourage glorious flowers by the summertime

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A Heatwave is Sweeping Across Eastern US States Right Now – This is the One Thing You Need to Protect Your Seedlings

This shade cloth will help you to prevent scorching – and it's less than $25 at Walmart

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Joanna Gaines’ Stunning Waco Flower Garden Is Proof You Don’t Need a Massive Backyard to Grow Your Own Beautiful, Professional-Style Bouquets

Not just for big spaces, a cut flower garden like Joanna Gaines' can provide year-round blooms, and you can create something similar with this expert advice

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A Safe Perching Spot is the Secret to Attracting More Hummingbirds to Your Yard – and Compact Trees Are the Perfect Pick

It's easy to overlook the importance of hummingbird perches, but these space-saving trees provide them plenty of shelter

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What to Do With Sweet Peas in April – Act Now and Enjoy Fragrant, Blousy Blooms All Summer

As the weather warms, it's time to get your sweet peas in the ground

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Take the Stress out of Fertilizing Citrus Trees – This Is the Easiest Way to Feed Them, and It's the Secret to Lush Foliage and Abundant Fruit

This budget-friendly buy is quick, easy, and guarantees healthy growth

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Skip the Grass –This April, Everyone Is Switching to a Low-Effort Irish Moss Lawn Instead

It doesn't need mowing or fertilizing, and is much more disease-resistant than a traditional lawn

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Bird Nesting Season Has Begun – And This is the One Gardening Job Experts Say to Pause in April

As spring arrives, hold off on hedge maintenance to protect the habitats of nesting birds

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A Gardening Expert Urges Homeowners to Use Aluminum Foil to Deter Garden Pests – Here's Why

Tired of birds and squirrels digging up your seedlings? Aluminum foil could be the solution

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Gardeners Are Rediscovering Japanese Pruning Saws – Here’s Why Traditional Backyard Tools Work So Well

Every gardener needs a reliable saw, and this one is a fine example of Japanese craftsmanship

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Plant These Vegetables in March to Grow a Martha Stewart-Inspired Summer Garden Full of Fresh, Pick-Your-Own Produce

Martha Stewart has been growing her own for over 50 years – now's the perfect time to take a leaf from her book, or patch, to get homegrown vegetables by July

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