Chiggers are tiny, bright red mites that can make your skin itch ... literally. You could help to repel them with these few extra plants in your garden, though.
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A fresh glass of lemonade tastes all the more sweeter with homegrown lemons. So whether in a pot or the ground, here's how you care for your Meyer lemon tree.
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A yard full of pines doesn't have to be a negative. There are over 10 types of plants (including flowers, ferns, and shrubs) that grow well under pine trees.
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Putting a bunch of work into your soil every spring pays off, but wouldn't it be nice if your plants paid some soil rent? One common veggie actually does!
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A penny saved is a penny earned, but what if you buried those pennies in your yard? There's a good reason for you to try this easy gardening trick.
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While hummingbirds don't care about a flower's scent, you might! You can both be happy with this fragrant herb with flowers that have all the right features.
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While tomatoes may be the go-to produce choice for vegetable gardeners, these plants can be picky about soil. Choose this type for a healthier tomato harvest.
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Yes, there's a correct method of pruning when it comes to your cherry tomato plants. To produce even more of this red crop, you'll need to trim it just so.
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While healthy soil is a requirement for healthy crops, there are some plants that can boost the soil health in return. One is more common than you think.
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Cue the Addams Family theme song because goth gardens are in! While your neighbors strive for bright colors, here's how to lean into your edgier side.
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Ticks are a backyard nuisance. For devoted gardeners, however, there's one perennial herb you can grow that might help drive the disease-causing pests away.
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An abundance of tomatoes is in your reach, but you have to plan it. The growing climate you're in has a massive impact on your harvest success, so pick well!
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Mosquitoes may assault you the minute you step into your garden, but there's a notorious herb with a bright scent that they really don't like. Try planting it!
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Whether cockroaches are in your yard, around your garden, or inside your home, this beloved flowering herb may be a possible deterrent. Plus, it smells great.
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Rosemary is a beloved perennial herb for a reason. To keep this plant at its healthiest, you need to harvest it the right way and at the ideal time, too.
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Ticks in your yard don't have to be as much of a concern if you plant these common herbs, flowers, and veggies in your garden to repel the pesky insects.
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Tomatoes are the star of a vegetable garden, so it's depressing to see them splitting open on the vine. Here's why that happens and what you can do about it.
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We would rather it rain tomatoes than only get a few off of the vine. While there are so many factors for a good crop, this soil additive may be the best boost.
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Rosemary is a drought-tolerant herb, but you still have to water it regularly. Follow this specific watering practice for a thriving plant in your garden.
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Flies can be a huge nuisance in the garden. Don't let them bug you! Turn toward a homemade DIY pest repellent with this easy-to-grow common garden herb.
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From compact to vining, tomato plants can get so out of hand that a regular tomato cage doesn't stand a chance. But there are plenty of alternatives to try!
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Growing blueberries can be tough for even experienced gardeners, but there are certain herbs you can plant that are ideal companions to these popular shrubs.
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While no fruit tree will be an instant producer, you can find some dwarf fruit varieties that take less than a decade to give you the fruit of your labor.
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You can't have salsa without peppers and tomatoes, so naturally the plants should go in the ground together too, right? Not necessarily! There are risks.
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Basil is everywhere in the culinary world because of its tendency to enhance the flavor of many dishes. But you don't have to grow a bunch of them from seed!
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Unhealthy soil can weaken or even kill beloved plants in your garden, so give your dirt the boost it needs. Grow fenugreek, an annual herb in the legume family.
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It's true: most popular fruits and vegetables are annuals. But not all of them. In fact, many gardeners rely on these veggies that come back year after year.
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