14 Plants to Prune in March for Gorgeous Growth
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14 Plants to Prune in March for Gorgeous Growth

If you think pruning is just a fancy word for yard-based destruction, you’re doing it wrong, or at least, you’re doing it at the wrong time. March is that awkward teen month when the weather can’t decide if it’s edgy and cold-hearted or bright and bubbly, but your plants don’t have time for the identity…

The Easiest Way To Prune Pepper Plants For A Higher Yield
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The Easiest Way To Prune Pepper Plants For A Higher Yield

Do you ever feel like your pepper yield drops a little every time you prune? Yeah… I dealt with the same thing when I first started growing peppers. What I’ve noticed over the years is that pruning can be really helpful, but only when it’s done at the right time and in the right way! In this…

9 Companion Plants That Help Lettuce Thrive All Season Long
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9 Companion Plants That Help Lettuce Thrive All Season Long

In my humble opinion, there’s no better garden “hack” than thoughtful companion planting. It’s something that genuinely worked for me and made a bigger, more consistent difference in my garden than anything else I tried over the years. If you’re unsure which plants pair well with lettuce, this article walks through some of the best…

9 Companion Plants That Boost Cucumber Growth & Keep Pests Away
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9 Companion Plants That Boost Cucumber Growth & Keep Pests Away

To anyone new here, I’m a big advocate of companion planting. Not because it’s “trendy”, but because it’s one of those simple gardening pairs that genuinely worked for me and made a noticeable difference in my garden over time. In this article, I’ll be sharing 9 companion plants that help boost cucumber growth while also…

10 Perennials You Should Prune In January and February For Healthier Growth
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10 Perennials You Should Prune In January and February For Healthier Growth

I remember being younger and watching my mom go out into the garden in January and February, pruning plants while it was freezing cold. At the time, it made no sense to me. Everything looked dormant and lifeless. Now I do the exact same thing… Winter pruning isn’t about forcing growth early. It’s about lightly…