How to Save Cucumber Seeds for Next Year
Save seeds from your best cucumbers with a simple fermenting, rinsing, drying, and storing method that gives you garden-ready seed for next season.
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4 Smart Ways to Make Raised Beds Self-Watering
Cut down on daily watering with simple self-watering raised bed ideas that help plants stay hydrated through heat, dry spells, and vacations.
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Why Basil Bolts and How to Keep It Leafy Longer
Basil can turn bitter and stop producing when it bolts. Learn why it happens, how to slow it down, and what to do with plants that have already flowered.
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How to Divide Bearded Irises for Better Blooms
Learn when and how to divide crowded bearded irises, replant rhizomes at the right depth, and avoid common mistakes that stop blooms.
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How to Water Tomato Plants in Hot Weather
Keep tomato plants productive during summer heat with a simple watering routine, soil checks, mulch tips, and container watering advice.
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How to Deadhead Petunias for More Summer Blooms
Keep petunias blooming longer with this simple guide to deadheading, trimming leggy stems, watering, and feeding baskets and containers.
