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The best plants for poor soil will depend on the moisture (dry or wet), consistency (sandy or clay), and the pH (acidity) of the soil.  Some plants will also restore nutrients (such as nitrogen)...

Seeds are tough - they can handle a lot of abuse. Still, they do need certain things to germinate. For example, each seed needs the proper soil temperature and moisture to sprout – but what about...

There are lots of things to protect your plants from: cold, pests, wind, and so forth.  Row covers can protect your plants against some of these hazards if you use them correctly. So, what...

There is nothing better than fresh tomatoes grown in your own garden. Still, they are not as enjoyable when they have tough skins. So, why do tomatoes have tough skins? Tomatoes can develop tough...

Sometimes, the plants in your garden need a little break from the heat and light that the sun provides.  Shade cloth can provide plants with protection against harsh sunlight during the hottest...

Your tomato plants have grown into tall vines, flowered, and produced fruit, but it isn’t ripening quite the way you hoped.  This might not be a cause for concern, and there may be a way to...