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12 DIY Plant Cages and Supports
Find out how to build and install these DIY plant cages and supports. They're the perfect addition to any garden and will really make it flourish.| The Spruce
Find out how to build and install these DIY plant cages and supports. They're the perfect addition to any garden and will really make it flourish.| The Spruce
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Diseases and insect pests can make a mess of a beautiful and well-maintained garden. Learn how to identify them to protect your plants.| The Spruce
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Learn two popular approaches on how to harden off seedlings, the process of acclimating your seedlings to outdoor conditions before transplanting.| The Spruce
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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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Determinate and indeterminate tomatoes both produce fruit, but have very different growth patterns. Learn the characteristics of each.| The Spruce
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Cherry tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme) are a gardener’s favorite. Learn how to grow these sweet delights in your own yard.| The Spruce
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You can plant tomatoes in pots and have them produce wonderful fruit. Learn about growing tomatoes in pots with these essential tips and tricks.| The Spruce
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Learn what NPK stands for on a fertilizer label. Determine how the numbers on a fertilizer bag and other ingredients may impact your garden.| The Spruce
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Staking and caging tomatoes are great ways to support the plants for a better harvest. Both methods of support offer great benefits.| The Spruce
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Learn about the difference between potting soil and potting mix and which one is better for potted plants and container gardens.| 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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Are your tomatoes black on bottom? It's probably tomato blossom end rot (tomato end rot). Here's how to identify, prevent, and treat blossom end rot.| 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
