Latest articles by Tyler Schuster
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3 Signs Your Plants Are Thirsty – Even if the Soil Feels WetDamp soil isn't always proof of a hydrated plant. Learn the 3 subtle signs of plant dehydration, and how to fix them.
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Save Your Sweaty Tomatoes by Snipping These 3 Leaves – Plus the Secret Skirt Trick That Keeps Them HealthyGive your tomatoes room to breathe this summer. Learn which leaves to snip to fight humidity and prevent disease.
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Why Your Zucchini Is Only Growing Duds – and the Simple Fix That Gets Fruits Forming FastSeeing plenty of flowers but no actual zucchini? Learn why baby fruits go soft and yellow, and how you can still save your harvest.
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6 Pests to Guard Against in July – Nip Them in the Bud Before They Ruin Your GardenPests become a major problem in July if you're not careful. Watch out for these 6 bugs and your garden will thank you.
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You Can Train Plants to Need Less Water – This One Habit Builds Drought ToleranceHelp plants cope better with dry spells and heatwaves by making one simple but effective change to your watering routine.
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These 6 Self-Seeding Flowers Come Back Every Year Without Becoming InvasiveSelf-seeding flowers can be a gardener's dream ... or a nightmare. Plant these easy-going self-sowers that won't take over your whole garden.
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What Orchids Need in July to Trigger Blooms – and the Heatwave Mistake That Quietly Stops FloweringJuly can make or break the next round of orchid blooms. A few good summer habits – or one careless mistake – decide whether that spike ever appears.
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Do I Have to Reapply Mulch in Midsummer? How to Know When It's Time to Top Up Your BedsMulch rarely lasts all season. By July, it has often thinned out, leaving beds exposed as heat peaks. Here's how to tell if you need to reapply more mulch now.
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What to Do With Tomatoes in July to Keep the Harvests Coming – 6 Vital Tasks for More Fruit and Fewer ProblemsYou're so close – don't let your summer harvest fall apart! Here's the essential July checklist for thriving tomato vines.
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Most Gardeners Have Never Heard of This Lawn Product That Helps Grass Survive Extreme HeatTired of wasting water on dry lawn patches? This easy-to-add product lowers water surface tension to help moisture penetrate deep down to the roots.
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Help Bees Survive the Heat – Turn a Saucer Into a Summer Lifeline in Just MinutesBees struggle to find safe drinking water during hot weather, but this simple DIY is quick and cheap to make and could help backyard pollinators thrive.
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Grow Tasty Lettuce Even in the Heat of Summer – 6 Heat-Tolerant Varieties and Expert Tricks Will Keep Harvests Coming All SummerSummer heat waves don't mean then end of the lettuce-growing season when you plant these picks. Say goodbye to bitter summer lettuce!
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Tired of Watering Pots Constantly? This Soil Mix-In Keeps Containers Moist for LongerKeeping summer pots watered feels like a full-time job. This one tool is a secret weapon during heat waves.
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The Best Lawn Mowing Height for Every Season – to Keep Your Grass Lush All Year LongIf you want a lush and thriving lawn, you shouldn't leave your mower on one height all year. Here are the best lawn mowing heights for every season.
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What Peace Lilies Need in June – 6 Vital Tasks for Glossy Leaves, Graceful Blooms, and No More Brown TipsJune is peak growing season for a peace lily, and a handful of small jobs now decide whether it gives you dull, spotty foliage or the glossy leaves and white blooms it’s really grown for.
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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.
