Latest articles by Tyler Schuster
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Is That a June Bug or Japanese Beetle? How to Tell the Difference Before One Wrecks Your Summer GardenIf shiny beetles are flying around your garden, they could spell disaster. Learn the difference in appearance and damage of June bugs and Japanese beetles.
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What Your Peach Tree Needs in June to Ensure a Huge Harvest This Year – 6 Easy Tasks to Do Before the Month EndsDon't forget to do these six simple tasks in June, if you want to grow a big harvest of sweet peaches. Check them off your list soon!
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Prep Your Plants Before the Heat Hits – Easy June Tips to Keep Gardens Lush Through Summer DroughtThe worst time to think about drought is in the middle of one. A handful of jobs done now will decide how your garden holds up when July turns brutal.
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What’s Eating Your Plants? How to Identify Leaf Damage and Stop the Culprit FastMysterious holes in your leaves got you down? Check out these 7 common culprits and stop them before it is too late.
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After 20 Years of Indoor Gardening, These 12 Products Are My Amazon Prime Day Must-BuysUpgrade your indoor garden for less this Amazon Prime Day with expert-picked deals on grow lights, soils, and tools that help plants thrive.
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Turbocharge Your Soil in June – The Lazy Summer Soil Refresh that Rejuvenates Your Yard with Zero TillingBefore you reach for the trowel to refresh your baked summer soil, try this lovely lazy soil boost instead. These 3 simple soil treats are the super-easy way to set you up for a summer of growing success
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7 Clever Ways to Keep Your Garden Lush and Hydrated While You’re Away (Without Asking the Neighbors!)Don't let your plants get thirsty while you're away. These set-and-forget watering methods will help you worry less and relax more on vacation!
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Get Your Dahlias Ready for Their Biggest, Boldest Blooms Yet – 6 Vital June Tasks for a Sensational SummerThe groundwork for a spectacular dahlia display is laid long before peak flowering – these timely tasks ensure abundant blooms that last throughout the season.
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These 7 Beautiful Trellises Will Turn Climbing Plants Into the Stars of Your GardenDreaming of stunning floral displays? These elegant trellises will instantly upgrade your garden.
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Don’t Let Downy Mildew Kill Your Basil – Watch for These Early Signs, Plus How to Save Your PlantsDowny mildew on basil can quickly kill the whole plant. Consistent monitoring and quick action will help keep your plant healthy.
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Stop Deadheading These 5 Cottage Garden Beauties in June for Free Blooms and Effortless Color Next YearSummer blooms are all around, but it’s never too soon to plan next year’s displays – and the great news is you can save a fortune if you stop deadheading key cottage garden blooms right now
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Double Your Growing Space with These 6 High-Low Showstoppers – For Harmony, Crops and Small Yard BeautyGrowing space in June is in high demand – so why not think both ways with your vertical growing? These clever high-low plant pairings make the most of every inch, so you can double your growing wins
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These 7 Bird Baths Will Get Birds Flocking to Your Garden – Whatever Your Yard Size, Style or BudgetA bird bath does more than look good – it fills a genuine gap that most gardens leave open. These seven options cover every style, space, and budget, from balcony setups to full garden features.
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7 Gap-Filling Flowers with Instant Impact – Avoid the June Slump With a Yard that Flourishes Until FallThe June gap is a frustrating spectacle in summer beds and borders, but it is easily remedied with these instant winners, which grow fast and flower for months
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Stop Mosquitoes Breeding in Your Bird Bath With This 1 Simple Addition – It Attracts Birds & Keeps Water Cleaner for LongerThis one clever device keeps your bird bath free from mosquitoes, makes cleaning easier, and attracts more birds.
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Turn Lavender Trimmings into Free Plant Food – This 48-Hour Garden Tonic Boosts Growth and Deters Pests NaturallyBefore you toss your lavender trimmings in the compost, why not harness their natural flower power? Here's how to make a disease-defying tonic for your summer ornamentals
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Tried the Mosquito Bucket of Doom? Here's Five Ways to Take It to The Next LevelIt's one of the most talked-about pest solutions, but there are ways to make your anti-mosquito setup work even harder.
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These 7 Beautiful Plants Double as Garden Security – Create a Bodyguard Border To Keep Intruders OutYou might be thinking that defensive landscaping is limited to thorns, but some of the most effective security planting ideas can be some of the most stunning. These feisty border patrol plants make a real impact in more ways than one
