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8 Simple Ways to Water Seedlings While on Vacation

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Are you planning a vacation but worried about the fate of your thriving seedlings? You can keep your seedlings watered while you are away using hydrogel crystals, plant bath, automatic watering system, wick system, plastic bag greenhouses, topdressing/mulch, cluster setup, and help from friends and neighbors. In this article, we will navigate through these 8 …

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Top 6 Drip Irrigation Systems for Raised Beds (2023)

Drip irrigation system

Drip irrigation systems have become a popular choice for gardeners, providing an efficient water-conserving solution for watering plants and seedlings even while on vacation. Drip irrigation systems are excellent for raised garden and vegetable beds, greenhouses, and even potted plants, delivering water directly to the plant roots and minimizing water waste. When choosing the best …

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9 Bad Companions for Eggplants (Compatibility Alert)

eggplant companion planting

Imagine stepping into your garden, only to find your eggplants struggling while their neighboring plants flourish. This is a consequence of mismatched companion planting. Eggplants struggle when planted together with nightshades (e.g. tomatoes, potatoes), brassicas (e.g. broccoli, cabbage), squash, cucumbers, asparagus, fennel, and corn due to incompatible soil requirements, nutrient competition, shared pests, and chemical …

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Field Tomato vs Greenhouse Tomato: Which is better?

field tomato

Embark on a flavorful adventure as we delve into the world of tomatoes and unravel the taste and nutritional differences between field and greenhouse varieties. Are field tomatoes better than greenhouse tomatoes? While field tomatoes are often considered to have a better flavor and higher nutritional value, growing conditions, and tomato variety also play a …

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Top 51 Flowers That Pollinators Love: Ranked by Popularity

Flowers that attract pollinators

Tired of endless flower lists that don’t live up to their pollinator-friendly claims? Look no further. Our ultimate list of 51 flowers, complete with pictures, is based on a UK study (Rollings & Goulson, 2019) that ranked the popularity of 111 ornamental plant cultivars amongst pollinators based on 9,000 pollinator visits over five years. Our …

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