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Plant Care

No one wants their plants to die, so putting plant care at the top of your priorities will make you more successful.

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Plant Care

Why You Need To Do A Garden Maintenance Walk Regularly

ByMarc Thoma September 16, 2023February 10, 2024

Do you want to keep on top of what is going on in your garden? Taking a regular garden maintenance walk will help you grow better vegetables and fruit.

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How To Avoid Tomato Blight That Can Decimate Your Crop

ByMarc Thoma June 29, 2023July 27, 2024

One of the worst tomato diseases is blight. Learn how to avoid tomato blight so that you keep your crop and can enjoy tasty, juicy tomatoes every year.

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5 Reasons For Dying Plants in Your Food Garden

ByMarc Thoma June 14, 2023September 2, 2023

Everything was fine in your new food garden when all of a sudden your plants are dying! Learn the top 5 reasons for dying plants and how to avoid it.

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7 Benefits Of Arborist Wood Chip Mulch In Your Vegetable Garden

ByMarc Thoma June 12, 2023August 6, 2024

Do you want to water and weed less? Looking for an easy way? There are many benefits of arborist wood chip mulch that help protect and improve your crops. 

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The Best Time To Weed Your Garden: Natural Weed Control Made Easier

ByMarc Thoma June 9, 2023August 6, 2024

Struggling with a weed-filled garden? Frustrated when weeds stubbornly refuse to release their hold? Learn all about weeds including the best time to weed.

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Liquid and Granular Fertilizers For Growing Vegetables: Can You Use Both?

ByMarc Thoma June 8, 2023August 7, 2024

Feeding your vegetable plants enough nutrients during the growing season is key for abundant harvests. There are both liquid and granular fertilizers and this article covers when to use both.

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How to Protect Your Vegetables Against Animal Garden Pests

ByMarc Thoma May 30, 2023January 10, 2024

Have problems with animals eating your vegetables and damaging plants? Learn how you can keep animal garden pests out and keep your vegetables for yourself.

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Pollination Problems? Get Better Results When You Hand Pollinate

ByMarc Thoma July 4, 2018September 2, 2023

Do you get flowers but no fruit on plants such as cucumber, squash or tomatoes? Do the flowers or fruit just fall off or rot away? Time to hand pollinate.

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Row Covers: The Best Way To Protect Your Crops

ByMarc Thoma April 4, 2018September 2, 2023

Issues with your food crops being eaten by insects and other pests? Do your crops need to be protected from the cold? Row covers will help to protect crops.

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Pruning Plants: Learn How to Prune Plants Without Killing Them

ByMarc Thoma November 23, 2017August 16, 2024

Does pruning plants intimidate you? Afraid of killing your plants? It is not as scary as you think and you can learn how to prune properly.

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Going Away? How To Prepare Your Garden For Vacation

ByMarc Thoma June 17, 2017September 13, 2024

Are you going away on vacation soon? Are you worried that your garden won’t survive? Learn simple tips and techniques to prepare your garden for vacation.

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