You don't need chemicals to stop aphids in their tracks

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Lisa
June 06, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes

Good morning,

It’s National Gardening Week! Get out there and enjoy some sunshine in your garden!

Is your garden feeling a little thirsty? Maybe those pesky weeds are winning the war? Here's a secret weapon: mulch! A layer of organic mulch acts like a magic blanket for your plants, keeping moisture in, weeds out, and soil temperatures just right.

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Depending on how serious the infestation is, aphids can cause major damage to not only individual plants, but entire crops if they are left unchecked. Luckily there are some natural solutions to getting rid of aphids.

NATURE’S CALLING

There are 11 days left until Eat Your Vegetables Day

BRANCHING OUT

Growing your food doesn’t necessarily require a spacious area. Small sunny spots on your balcony, patio, or even beside your kitchen sink can all be successful gardening locations.

If you’ve ever went out to check on your garden and found that your plants have been cut away to nothing, there’s a good chance it was rabbits. One of the many plants that rabbits will devour is the tomato plant. You won’t believe the damage they’ll do!

If you’ve been growing pepper plants long enough, you probably know that their leaves are sensitive to any number of issues. They’ll discolor, curl, and drop when the conditions aren’t in their favor.

Your pepper plants could be dropping their leaves because of overwatering, underwatering, nutrient deficiency, or a pest infestation. Here’s a roundup of all the possible reasons and how to fix them.

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"Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant."

Robert Louis Stevenson

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When a tomato splits, the skin ruptures to eliminate excess oxygen and moisture. This is generally caused by an issue with its watering schedule.

What’s leaving holes in your plants at night? It could be slugs! Going out and picking them off your plants by hand is one way to control them, but if that doesn’t sound like a good time to you, there are other effective ways of removing slugs from your garden.

NEVER STOP GROWING

Want even more gardening tips to transform your thumb from brown to green? Browse all past newsletters to unearth some hidden gems you might have missed the first time around. Completely free and available 24/7!

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Happy planting!