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Don’t throw these flowers away after they finish blooming

When marigolds finish flowering, they don’t have to go in the bin. If the plants are healthy, you can turn them into compost, mulch, or even save seed for next year.

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How to Keep Your Garden Going in Drought Without Wasting Water or Money

Weeks without rain can drain a garden fast, but a few smart habits will keep plants healthier without driving up water use. Learn when and how to water, and how to design a garden that copes better with dry spells.

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A Simple Trick That Helps Raspberries Fruit More and Deters Pests

Used correctly, coffee grounds can gently feed raspberries, improve soil conditions and help keep moisture more even around the roots. As a small bonus, they may also discourage some common garden pests.

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Grass clippings don’t have to go to waste use them wisely

Grass clippings are packed with nutrients and can be reused as lawn feed, compost material, or a quick liquid fertiliser. The key is avoiding thick mats that smother the turf and create bare, brown patches.

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Mulch Smartly and Save Water, Suppress Weeds, and Improve Soil Structure

A well-chosen mulch keeps moisture in the root zone, suppresses weeds, and gradually improves soil health. Learn which materials to use, when to apply them, and how to avoid the most common mistakes.

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June Fruit Tree Care That Determines Crop Size and Flavour

June is the make-or-break month for fruit trees, shaping both the size and taste of your harvest. With the right watering, feeding, thinning and timely checks for pests and disease, you’ll protect this year’s crop and the tree’s long-term vitality.

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Why Zucchini Rot Mid-Season and How to Extend the Harvest Without Losses

Zucchini can keep cropping well into autumn, but mid-season rot often starts when fruit sits on wet soil after rain. The right mulch keeps plants cleaner, fruit drier, and yields going longer.

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Growing Strawberries Weed-Free Using Weed-Control Fabric and Sawdust as Smart Mulch

If your strawberries are planted through weed-control fabric and you’ve topped it with sawdust, you can safely leave it as it is. The fabric does the real work of conserving moisture and suppressing weeds, while the sawdust mainly improves cleanliness and appearance.

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Stop Throwing Away Grass Clippings and Smart Ways to Return Them to the Soil for Better Harvests

Grass clippings are packed with nitrogen and other nutrients you’ve already paid for in time and care. Use them as compost, mulch, lawn feed or even liquid fertiliser to cut waste and boost soil health.

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