Gardening Care Techniques
Welcome to the Gardening Care and Techniques category—your guide to nurturing a thriving garden. From proper watering and pruning to improving soil health and preventing pests, these practical tips and how-tos will help you grow healthier, more productive plants all season long.
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How to Split and Transplant Irises (Garden Beds or Pots)
If you’re wondering how to split and transplant irises, you’re in the right place. Irises are hardy, low-maintenance perennials, but every few years, they need a little attention to keep blooming their best. Dividing the rhizomes not only helps manage overcrowding—it also encourages stronger, more vibrant flowers. Late summer to early fall is the perfect time to dig up your…
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How to Transplant Tomatoes into the Garden
You’ve started your tomato plants and need to know How to Transplant Tomatoes into the Garden. This is the next step in growing your very own tomatoes for canning and fresh eating. Transplanting plants is not always as easy as it seems. Tomatoes can be trimmed and buried deeper to help make the roots stronger in the ground, while other…
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How to Save Carrot Seeds
Saving seeds is such a rewarding process. Learning How to Save Carrot Seeds requires a little more patience since these plants are biennials, meaning they take two growing seasons to mature. You’ll need to know the best varieties of carrots to grow, how to protect them from potentially freezing weather, and when the best time is to save the seeds!…
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The Best Companion Plants for Tomatoes
Planting the best companion plants for tomatoes can make a big difference in how your garden grows — and how pest-free your harvest stays. Over the years, I’ve found a handful of reliable companion plants that not only boost my tomato yield but also help keep pests like hornworms to a minimum. In fact, since I started using companion planting,…
