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These 6 Irrigation Systems Are the Foolproof, Low-Effort Watering Solutions You've Been Waiting For – Save Time and Money While Keeping Gardens HydratedSetting up an irrigation system will pay dividends through the growing season.
By Tyler Schuster
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What to Do With Roses in June – 5 Quick Ways to Grow Sensational Summer Blooms that Last for Even LongerWhether your roses are just hitting their stride or mid-flourish, these tips will help ensure you get the loveliest blooms all summer and set plants up for continued vitality.
By Susan Albert
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How to Fertilize Tomatoes in June for an Even Bigger Harvest – and the 1 Feeding Mistake That Can Hurt Your PlantsJune is a crucial time to fertilize tomatoes. Here's how to do it the right way, what to use, and the worst mistake you can make when feeding tomatoes.
By Laura Walters
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7 Softwood Cuttings to Take in June for Free Plants Next Year – Don’t Miss This Critical WindowDon't wait too late to take cuttings from your favorite shrubs. June is prime time for propagating these beauties.
By Susan Albert
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Do Predator Decoys Really Protect Crops? I Risked My Strawberries to Find OutPredator decoys promise to scare off birds – but do they actually work in a real garden? I tested one on my strawberries.
By Kayleigh Dray
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Baking Soda Makes the Best Mosquito Trap For Your Yard – Yes, ReallyIf mozzies are ruining your evenings on the patio, upcycle a plastic bottle and add two cheap pantry staples to trap the pesky critters, naturally.
By Emma Kendell
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How to Use Pruning Shears: 5 Steps to Get You the Perfect CutHow to Timing, prep, and precision cuts are the keys to a thriving garden. We break down expert tips on how to use your shears and keep them rust-free.
By Pete Wise
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You Can Still Plant These Vegetables in June – Act Now for a Fast Summer HarvestFrom bush beans to cucumbers, these easy breezy vegetables are perfect for planting in June.
By Kayleigh Dray
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Make Your Hydrangeas Pop This Summer – These 8 Bold Color and Texture Pairings Create High-Drama BordersThink your hydrangeas look stunning on their own? These unexpected plant pairings bring next-level dynamic interest and prove that a little visual friction is the key to a high-impact hydrangea border
By Tyler Schuster
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Say Goodbye to Mosquitoes, Flies and No-See-Ums – These 8 Fragrant, Pest-Repellent Plants Make Patios So Much More Enjoyable in JunePerfectly placed pots with scented with oils that pests hate and you love will change your outdoor gatherings this summer.
By Tyler Schuster
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Don't Transplant Seedlings Until You See True Leaves or Your Plants Will Struggle – Here's What to Look ForWhat are true leaves? Learning the answer to this question will help you determine the perfect time to transplant seedlings for the strongest growth.
By Susan Albert
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5 Easy, Natural Ways to Get Rid of Ant Hills in Your Yard and GardenAnt hills ruining your curb appeal? Try these non-toxic ways to rid yourself of those pesky picnic pests.
By Kathleen Walters
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Deadheading Is the Key to Prettier Plants and Bigger Blooms – Here's How to Do It the Right WayDeadheading is an important chore that can make a big difference in plant health and the amount of blooms a plant produces. Here's how to do it the right way.
By Nikki Tilley
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The Bird Feeders Squirrels Can’t Outsmart – and the Deterrents That Help Keep Them AwaySick of squirrels eating all your birdseed? Here are the best squirrel-proof bird feeders and extra supplies that'll keep your seeds safe.
By Liz Baessler
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The Best Time To Water Your Container Garden To Keep Pots Thriving And Blooming All SummerContainer plants dry out quickly in summer heat, but one simple change to your watering routine can keep them thriving all season
By Kayleigh Dray
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What Your Backyard Birds Need this June to Thrive – 7 Easy Ways You Can Keep Them Visiting All Summer LongNesting season is shifting gears, fledglings are taking flight, and the summer heat is on, but a few easy bird-friendly adjustments will keep your yard busy
By Tyler Schuster
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7 Plants to Deadhead in June for Blooms That Last All Summer – Miss This Key Pruning Window and Your Flowers Will FlopPick up your pruners! It's time to deadhead these flowers to keep them blooming all summer long.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Grow Your Own Pumpkins for Halloween – But Sow Right Now in Early June so They Ripen in TimeFancy decorating your porch with a homegrown jack o’lantern this year? Here's everything you need to know.
By Emma Kendell

