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7 Soil Amendments You May Find Discounted in Late Summer

August 11, 2026 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

7 Soil Amendments You May Find Discounted in Late Summer

Late summer can bring an unexpected gardening opportunity: cheaper soil amendments. Garden centers often start clearing seasonal inventory as summer winds down, which can put compost, organic fertilizers, peat products, and other soil helpers into the bargain bin. That does not mean every discounted bag deserves a place in the garden shed. Some amendments improve…

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Filed Under: garden tips Tagged With: compost, frugal gardening, garden soil, gardening, gardening tips, late summer gardening, soil amendments, soil health, worm castings

Can You Use a Laundry Basket to Cure Onions and Garlic?

August 11, 2026 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

Can You Use a Laundry Basket to Cure Onions and Garlic?

A laundry basket can help cure onions and garlic, and it can work surprisingly well. The trick has nothing to do with laundry and everything to do with airflow, because freshly harvested bulbs need a dry, airy place where moisture can escape instead of getting trapped around the skins and necks. That makes a laundry…

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Filed Under: garden tips Tagged With: curing garlic, curing onions, food storage, garden hacks, gardening, garlic, harvest tips, onions, vegetable gardening

Why Are Your Pears Ripening From the Inside Out?

August 11, 2026 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

Why Are Your Pears Ripening From the Inside Out?

A pear can look like a botanical beauty on the outside, then reveal a mushy, brown surprise when the knife reaches the center. That frustrating problem happens because pears naturally ripen from the core outward, so the inside can become soft and overripe while the surface still looks perfectly respectable. The trick lies in knowing…

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Filed Under: garden tips Tagged With: fruit ripening, fruit trees, garden tips, gardening, home orchard, pear harvesting, pear trees, pears

8 Plants That Add Structure After Summer Flowers Begin Fading

August 10, 2026 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

8 Plants That Add Structure After Summer Flowers Begin Fading

Summer flowers know how to make an entrance. By August, however, some of those dazzling blooms start looking a little tired, leaving gaps where all that glorious color once stood. The good news is that a garden does not need to become a collection of floppy stems and fading petals once summer reaches the home…

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Filed Under: garden tips Tagged With: fall garden, flowering shrubs, garden structure, gardening, landscape design, late-season gardening, ornamental grasses, perennial plants

7 Low-Cost Ways to Protect Grapes as They Begin to Sweeten

August 9, 2026 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

7 Low-Cost Ways to Protect Grapes as They Begin to Sweeten

Nothing tests a gardener’s patience quite like watching grape clusters finally plump up, only to discover that birds, wasps, raccoons, or hungry squirrels noticed them first. The weeks before harvest bring the biggest reward, but they also attract every creature in the neighborhood that appreciates a sugary snack. Protecting grapes during this stage often makes…

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Filed Under: garden tips Tagged With: backyard vineyard, bird protection, diy gardening, fruit gardening, garden tips, gardening, grape growing, grapes, harvest, pest control

5 Reasons a White Film Appears on Garden Soil

August 7, 2026 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

5 Reasons a White Film Appears on Garden Soil

A white film across garden soil can make a healthy planting bed look like it belongs in a science experiment. That powdery layer often signals changes happening beneath the surface, and identifying the cause helps gardeners protect their plants and improve soil quality. Thankfully, a white coating does not automatically mean disaster has moved into…

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Filed Under: garden tips Tagged With: backyard gardening, composting, garden tips, gardening, plant care, soil health

7 Crops That Make Good Use of a Finished Corn Patch

August 6, 2026 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

7 Crops That Make Good Use of a Finished Corn Patch

A finished corn patch does not have to become an empty square of dirt waiting for next spring. Once the last ears disappear and the stalks come down, that sunny space can host another round of useful crops that love the leftover garden conditions. Gardeners often focus so much on growing corn that they forget…

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Filed Under: garden tips Tagged With: backyard gardening, corn patch, crop rotation, fall gardening, gardening, Vegetable Garden

7 Garden Purchases Worth Making During End-of-Season Sales

August 6, 2026 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

7 Garden Purchases Worth Making During End-of-Season Sales

Gardeners know a funny little secret: the best time to shop for the garden often arrives when the garden looks like it is winding down. End-of-season sales bring opportunities to grab quality tools, supplies, and plants at lower prices while preparing for next spring’s backyard adventures. The trick involves knowing which bargains deserve a spot…

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Filed Under: garden tips Tagged With: end-of-season sales, garden tools, gardening, landscaping, outdoor savings

6 Garden Tasks That Are Safer to Skip During Peak Afternoon Heat

August 5, 2026 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

6 Garden Tasks That Are Safer to Skip During Peak Afternoon Heat

The afternoon sun can turn a peaceful garden session into a sweaty battle against heat, fatigue, and a wilting collection of unhappy plants. Some garden chores simply work better in the cooler morning or evening hours, especially when temperatures climb and the soil feels like a baked clay pot. Smart gardeners know that timing matters…

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Filed Under: garden tips Tagged With: backyard gardening, garden tips, gardening, heat safety, lawn care, summer garden

Should You Wash Garden Produce Before Storing It?

August 5, 2026 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

Should You Wash Garden Produce Before Storing It?

Nothing feels more satisfying than carrying a basket of freshly picked tomatoes, cucumbers, beans, or carrots into the kitchen. That colorful harvest represents weeks or even months of planning, watering, weeding, and waiting. One simple mistake after harvest, however, can shorten the life of those hard-earned vegetables. Many gardeners reach for the sink before anything…

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Filed Under: garden tips Tagged With: food storage, fresh vegetables, garden produce, gardening, harvest, harvested vegetables, Home Gardening, kitchen tips, produce storage, Vegetable Garden

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