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Even the best gardeners wind up with split tomatoes. Learn why tomatoes split and what you can do to prevent this common problem.| The Spruce
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If you see powdery patches on your plants, it's probably powdery mildew. You can control it with a homemade spray.| The Spruce
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To take care of your garden, you need the proper equipment. We tested and researched the best gardening tools to help you plant, rake, weed, dig, and more.| The Spruce
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Growing potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) can be easy and rewarding if you learn to avoid pests and diseases. Learn proper techniques for growing potatoes.| The Spruce
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Tomato companion plants can improve the growth of tomatoes and repel insects and diseases. Luckily many of the companions are delicious, too.| The Spruce
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Neem oil, an organic insecticide, is pressed from seeds of tropical neem trees. Learn how to use it to spare your garden from disruptive insects.| The Spruce
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Insecticidal soap sprays are a popular way to get pests off plants. Learn what’s in them and how to make your own.| The Spruce
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Powdery mildew is one of the most common and easily recognized plant diseases. Learn to identify, treat, and prevent powdery mildew with these tips.| The Spruce
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Pruning is not an essential part of growing tomatoes, but it is very easy and can help improve fruit production on indeterminate plants.| The Spruce
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Tomato blight is a common fungal disease that can affect all parts of the tomato plant. Learn how to identify and prevent tomato blight.| The Spruce
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Tomato plants thrive on regular, consistent hydration. Read on to learn just how often to water tomatoes for optimal harvests.| The Spruce
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The key to growing a healthy tomato plant that climbs is to pinch, prune, and stake the vines at the right time. Here's how to get tomato plant timing right.| The Spruce
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From lack of water or nutrients to high soil pH, fertilizer, or pesticide burn, here are the main reasons for outdoor plant leaves yellowing.| The Spruce
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Tomato plants are susceptible to a number of diseases. Find out what's wrong with your crop and how to fix it.| The Spruce
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Here's how to test your soil pH using vinegar and baking soda. Other home methods to test for acidity or alkalinity include test strips and a pH meter.| The Spruce