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Wondering what do with grass clippings after you mow? Here's how to use them to improve the health of plants and soil throughout your landscape.| Better Homes & Gardens
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Control weeds, grow healthier plants, and feed your lawn with nutrient-rich compost. From houseplants to vegetable gardens, here are 9 top ways to use compost on all your plants.| Better Homes & Gardens
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Depending on what you have in your yard or planting beds, getting well-drained soil can take some work. Find out how to get well-drained soil.| Better Homes & Gardens
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Check your soil's acidity or alkalinity with an inexpensive kit, then use this info to decide which additives you need to grow healthier plants.| Better Homes & Gardens
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Don't let clay soil keep you from having a beautiful garden. There are many easy (and organic!) ways to amend heavy soil.| Better Homes & Gardens
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Learn how to get the pH just right to always grow gorgeous blue hydrangea blooms.| Better Homes & Gardens
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Using Epsom salt for tomatoes could do more harm than good, according to an expert. Here's what to do instead to help your plants thrive.| Better Homes & Gardens
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Learn how to ensure your blueberry soil pH levels are just right for these acid-loving berries.| Better Homes & Gardens
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The most important components of plant fertilizer are the Big 3: nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium. What do these macronutrients do?| Better Homes & Gardens
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We tested 18 composters in our own kitchens and backyards to find the best compost bins. In addition to our real-world testing, we spoke to three gardening experts to learn more about the best composters.| Better Homes & Gardens
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Learning how to compost is one of the best gardening techniques for feeding plants and improving soil.| Better Homes & Gardens