Figuring out how to keep soil moist but not soggy can be challenging. Plants like tomatoes, zinnias, and melons need consistently moist soil, however, if the soil remains soggy they will develop root rot and die.
The trick to keeping soil moist but not soggy is to create well-draining soil before planting anything. The soil in containers and in-ground gardens needs to be amended so it will quickly drain away excess water yet retain even moisture to keep the plants thriving.
Here’s how to create loose, well-draining soil that will help your plants be productive.

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Summer is always a fun and busy time of year. And to keep your garden productive, there are things to do in summer for a sustainable vegetable garden.

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If you live in an area that typically has summer temperatures that remain in the upper 90s (32C), then you could use some tips for gardening in hot climates.
The constant heat that is often accompanied by drought and high humidity, can make growing any type of plant challenging. Gardeners always find ways to rise to the challenge and continue to grow food and flowers despite what the weather throws our way.
Use these tips for making your gardening experience a little more comfortable for yourself and the plants.

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Every gardener dreams of having a weed-free garden. That dream can become a reality when you discover how to create and maintain a weedless garden. To have a weedless garden, maintenance is key. This article will give you some tips and tricks so you can significantly reduce the number of weeds in one season and with due diligence, completely get rid of all weeds.

Cook the Soil

Cook the soil for 6 months before starting a new garden.

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If you would like to replace your high-maintenance lawn, check out these 5 best low maintenance ground covers that are hardy and easy to grow.

Ground covers are beneficial both to the landowner and the environment. These plants will look great with very little effort, help prevent soil erosion and weed growth, and will thrive indefinitely without re-planting. 

There’s a wide variety of ground covers, including those that hold up well under foot traffic, those that produce blooms and fragrance, and those that attract pollinators.

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Okra is a beautiful plant that produces edible pods and attracts pollinators and it’s easy to learn how to grow okra. Closely related to the hibiscus, okra is a warm-season garden vegetable that develops large yellow blooms followed by green seed pods. The pods are tender and can be used in several culinary applications.

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Clematis is a vine that produces masses of colorful blooms from early spring until early fall if it’s happy and healthy. Several things can hinder the bloom production and to discover why isn’t my clematis flowering may need a little observation.

The problem is usually easy to fix and the vine will resume flower production again. Check out these common causes and fixes so you can get your clematis flowering again.

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The pathogens that cause powdery mildew are a common garden problem. How to treat powdery mildew organically is common too. The fungus, Podosphaera xanthii, appears as a grayish-white fuzzy substance on plant leaves when there is an above-normal amount of rainfall and/or when the plants are crowded.

All plants are susceptible to developing this destructive fungus. At the first sign of a grayish-white fuzz on the leaves, use one of these organic methods to get rid of powdery mildew. 

Early Signs

The first signs are pale yellow spots on top of the plant leaves.

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Learning how to make mulch from leaves will save you a lot of money and make your garden grow better. Fallen leaves are a free organic, sustainable resource that will improve soil fertility, drainage, promote airflow, reduce weeds, prevent erosion, and attract earthworms.

Make good use of the leaves that fall off your trees by transforming them into free mulch.

Rake Them Up

We spend hours in the fall of the year raking the fallen tree and shrub leaves off the lawn.

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After planting colorful, fragrant flowers in your landscape it’s only natural to want to cut a few blooms and bring them indoors to enjoy. How to make cut flowers last long is a frequently asked question because you don’t want them to wilt the same day you cut them.

You can prolong the blooming beauty of cut flowers in several different ways. Use these tips so you can enjoy cut flowers for 7-10 days after harvesting them from your landscape.

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