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Here's how to properly prune your basil plant for an aromatic herb that flourishes all season

How to Cut Basil From a Plant — This Gardening Technique Guarantees an Abundant Harvest All Year Round

Homes & Gardens

Deadheading is simple, effective, and can benefit lots of plants throughout the summer

7 plants to deadhead in July – for an abundant display of blooms to enjoy

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Tomatoes are a popular crop to grow in gardens as they are easy to look after, but they are heavy feeders and need more nutrients than other plants. Monty Don has shared a homemade fertiliser that can help tomatoes grow bigger and juicier fruit.

Monty Don reveals his secret one-ingredient homemade fertilizer for bigger, juicier tomatoes

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Hydrangeas can still grow well without fertiliser, it's just gardeners may see a lack of blooms from their plants. When it comes to tomato plants they are hungry crops that nutrient-rich potting soil is not usually enough to sustain them.

Hydrangeas and tomato plants improved by 'amazing' kitchen scraps

Squirrels can be pesky for various reasons, but you might've never suspected the bushy-tailed fiend scampering around your garden to be a tomato thief, too. Squirrels do eat tomatoes, which may be why your slug repellents, bird net coverings, and other defense mechanisms are no longer working to protect your plants.

Do Squirrels Eat Tomatoes? How to Keep Them Away from Your Harvest

Sweet, sticky watermelon is a summertime classic. I haven’t fully enjoyed watermelon season unless I’ve had its juices running down to my elbows while eating wedges. It’s a treat I enjoy as is, in salads, blended into cocktails, and beyond. I will gladly pick up a watermelon whenever I'm at the grocery store, all summer long.

The Only Way To Store Cut Watermelon, According to an Expert

Tomatoes are one of the most rewarding crops to grow in your garden, and there’s nothing quite like the taste of a homegrown tomato. As we head into July, it’s the perfect time to give your tomato plants some extra care to ensure a bountiful harvest in August. With a few simple tips and tricks, you can help your tomato plants thrive and produce a bumper crop of delicious tomatoes.

Here’s What You Should Do To Your Tomatoes In July For A Huge August Harvest

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Spotting a few bugs in the house is typically a nuisance, but there's one in particular that should ring alarm bells for homeowners. If you come across the bug in the photo above, it's time to call in a professional.

Study This Photo--If You Find This Bug In Your House, You Need To Call in a Pro

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Gardening Soul

July might seem late in the growing season to start planting, but there are several crops that thrive when planted mid-summer and will still provide a bountiful harvest before the first frost.

7 Plants You Can Plant In July And Still Get A Harvest

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You're going to be swimming in potatoes with this trick.

One Simple Gardening Hack Promises an Endless Supply of Potatoes

Although not a traditional time for planting, these are the fruits that can still be sown this month

5 Fruits You Can Actually Plant in July in Your Yard — Ideas to Grow Now for New Season Crops

When it comes to big flower power, annuals usually take the prize for best bloomers. But what if you don’t want to deal with all of the maintenance and preparation that goes along with filling your garden with annual plants? It’s possible to fill your space with flowering perennials that still do the job of providing plenty of blooms.

21 Longest-Flowering Perennials for Low-Maintenance Garden Color

Mick Jagger was booed by the crowd at the Rolling Stones' Vancouver concert as he expressed his love for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, before quickly changing tact

Rolling Stones icon Mick Jagger, 80, aggressively booed on stage in Vancouver after political stance

Gardening Know How

If you live in a hot climate or have a hot area in your yard, plants that like full sun and heat are just waiting for you to discover them.

21 Plants That Like Heat And Full Sun For Summer Gardens

Summer produce is something I look forward to all year long. As soon as the warm weather strikes, I’m busting out the recipes that use fresh zucchini, tomatoes, strawberries, and cucumbers. However, as much as I love my grandma’s zucchini pie or a BLT, I will choose corn on the cob over other summer produce any day of the week.

My Dad’s a Corn Farmer, Here’s His Secret to the Best Corn You’ve Ever Tasted

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Cucumbers are some of the most gratifying plants to grow in a home garden. Give them adequate water and well-draining soil, and the tiny white seeds turn into lush, trailing vines loaded with yellow flowers. These flowers eventually give way to crunchy fruits that are ready for you to pickle or snack on.

How Much Sun Do Cucumbers Need?

Watering should be the simplest thing in the world, but watering effectively and efficiently requires a little know-how. How you water depends on the type of plant, the stage of its lifecycle, and the conditions you’re growing in, including temperature, how sunny it is, and your soil type. I’ll...

Water Your Garden the Right Way (Stop Killing Your Plants!)

Instead of waiting for seeds to germinate, try these Plants That Grow From Softwood Cuttings and fill your garden faster!. It’s often challenging to get some seeds even to sprout, if not quickly. But with our list of plants that grow from softwood cuttings, you’ll have clones packing up your garden in no time!

20 Best Plants that Grow From Softwood Cuttings

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According to the American Kennel Club, there are about 200 wonderful dog breeds that are categorized into one of seven groups based on their personality, physical traits and more. Matching zodiac signs with dog breeds is possible when considering the...

Here’s the Dog Breed That Captures Each Zodiac Sign’s Personality

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Growing Tomatoes? 5 Gardening Tasks in July for an Excellent Harvest

July is the tastiest month of the year. So many delicious crops ripen this month—corn, watermelon, peaches, and the home-garden favorite, tomatoes. By now your tomatoes...

Growing Tomatoes? 5 Gardening Tasks in July for an Excellent Harvest

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