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Gardener Swears by Unusual Trick for Keeping Slugs Out of the Garden

Unlock the secrets to successful summer houseplant propagation with expert tips for effortless rooting and indoor garden expansion. Summer is an ideal time to start houseplants from cuttings, offering optimal conditions for growth and establishment. The warm temperatures and extended daylight hours during this season create a conducive environment for...

Summer Houseplant Propagation: Ideal Conditions for Growth

The best fertilizer for tomato plants is not what you would think. If you’ve ever gone down the aisle at a garden center, there are a lot of formulations of fertilizers specifically for tomatoes. However, there are only rare instances when the premade fertilizer mixes are the right thing to add to the soil.

The Best Fertilizer for Tomato Plants

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As the USA swelters in a heatwave and gardeners rush out to cut their grass before it gets out of hand, one expert has warned that there is only one time you should mow your lawn to avoid it turning brown

There is one time you should mow your lawn this summer - or risk dry, brown grass

Woman and Home

Fed up with pesky squirrels stealing your bird food? Follow these harmless suggestions to keep them out of your garden

How to deter squirrels from your garden – tips from pest control experts

Gardening Know How

Deadheading roses is key to maximizing their flowering period. However, these common errors will nip plants' blooming potential in the bud.

6 Rose Deadheading Mistakes To Avoid If You Want Blooms All Summer Long

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Follow these simple steps to maintain your lawn during this hotter month to ensure your grass stays looking its best

7 Things to Do for Your Lawn in July to Keep Your Grass Healthy in Hot Weather

Groundhogs, also known as woodchucks and whistle pigs, may look cute and cuddly, but they are among the most destructive garden pests. Not only do groundhogs wreak havoc in vegetable beds, mowing down entire rows of peas, beans, and carrots, but they also dig unsightly burrows and tunnels in grass lawns and clamber up fruit trees in search of a sweet score. If you suspect groundhogs are making a buffet of your vegetable beds and fruit trees, this guide will show you how to safely get rid of the critters and keep them from coming back.

How to Get Rid of Groundhogs in Lawns and Gardens

July is an excellent time to plant a variety of summer vegetables that will thrive in the warm soil and produce a bountiful harvest well into the fall. Carrots and kale are perfect for a fall harvest as frosts make them sweeter. When planting your summer vegetables in July, you...

7 Late Harvest Summer Vegetables to Plant in July

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4 Shade-Loving Perennials That Need Barely Any Sunlight

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Do you believe in genuine friendship? Finding a loyal and reliable friend is tricky nowadays. Many people are two-faced and like using their loved ones’ weaknesses to attack them.

5 Zodiac Signs That Make The Best Friends

Even though there are concerns for the corn crop in the Northern Plains with excessive rains and flooding in parts of the region, overall, the U.S. corn crop appears to be in good condition and prices are reflecting that. “Corn may be winning some awards for the worst commodity ever...

Corn prices reflect good condition of crop

If you’ve ever had your garden ravaged by deer and rabbits, you know how frustrating it can be. Fortunately, there are many beautiful perennials that these animals typically avoid, allowing you to enjoy a vibrant garden without constantly battling these hungry visitors. From fragrant herbs to unique flowers, these deer and rabbit-resistant plants can help create a stunning and resilient landscape.

15 Perennials That Deer and Rabbits Avoid

August is a transitional month in the garden. As summer begins to wind down, it’s an excellent time to plant flowers that will bloom in the fall or even next spring. Planting in August allows flowers to establish themselves before cooler temperatures set in. Here are some beautiful and...

10 Flowers to Plant in AUGUST so Your Backyard Keeps Blooming

People have different levels of maturity. An individual’s age or upbringing can make them possess certain traits. Yet, most people believe that one matures as they grow old. On the contrary, some zodiac signs appear childish in old age. They are jumpy and careless. This strains their relationships with signs who misunderstand them. Air and fire signs are temperamental and some people refer to them as being childish. How can you identify an immature sign?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Immature

Very late and difficult planting conditions and emergence problems on a large scale are cause of concern in some of the main production regions in North-western Europe, according to North-western European potato growers (NEPG). The context for the coming season will continue to be guided by the increase in processing...

North-western European potato growers: Never such a difficult planting season, never so much uncertainties about the harvest!

Columbia, MO

COLUMBIA, Mo. — On-farm strip trials are an effective way for farmers to test their nitrogen fertilizer rate on corn. “A wet May has lots of farmers wondering about the nitrogen status of their corn crop,” John Lory, University of Missouri Extension nutrient management specialist, said in a news release. “Wet conditions and warm soils can lead to nitrogen loss of fertilizer.”

Strip trials test optimum nitrogen rates on cornfields

Homes & Gardens

‘Frostproof’ is a super-scented evergreen, which is happier in colder winters than other varieties

New gardenia is the super-scented plant you need for unrivaled fragrance, and it will thrive when the weather turns colder

Washington, DC

Independence Day has long been one of my favorite holidays. Sure, the bigger holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving get all the accolades with their gifts and feasts, but I actually like the Fourth of July because of its simplicity: grill some meat, take in a parade, enjoy the sunshine with friends and family and maybe shoot off some fireworks.

Freedom and the Fourth

The dog days of summer in the South call for one thing: watermelon. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue, packing a picnic for the lake, or simply seeking a sweet treat to beat the heat, there’s no denying the allure of this juicy, refreshing fruit. But before you grab the first melon you see at the farmers’ market or roadside stand, heed this advice from seasoned Southern growers and connoisseurs.

The Art of Picking the Perfect Watermelon: A Southerner’s Guide

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Warm weather, flies settle in for the season

Someone cranked Mother Nature’s thermostat up, and oh man, has it been hot. There were a couple days of reprieve, but most days the temperature reached...

Warm weather, flies settle in for the season

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