Caring for Plants

Watering Your Plants Fertilizing Plants Soil Lots Of Mulch Supporting Plants Thinning Your Plants Bugs, Bugs, Bugs! Keeping a Garden Journal

If you simply dig a hole, insert a plant, and hope for the best, you won't achieve optimal results. To maintain your garden in top growing condition, it's essential to familiarize yourself with the best practices for keeping your plants healthy and thriving. Each of the following sections covers a specific topic, but it's recommended to read all of them before you start gardening.

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