Summer Garden

Ideas, hints, and tips for getting the most out of your garden during summer!
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Protecting Plastic Garden Hose Connectors from the Weather
Protect your garden hose connectors from the damage caused by harsh winter frosts and the scorching summer sun. Say goodbye to brittleness with this easy hack!
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Watering Using a Drip Soaker Hose
Beat the summer heat and save time by using a soaker hose to water your veggie garden. Say goodbye to hot and time-consuming tasks, as this genius tool delivers water directly where it's needed. Keep your garden happy with minimum effort!
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Tips for Growing Strawberry Plants
Growing your own strawberries offers a variety of benefits! Not only do you get to enjoy the sweet, juicy fruits of your labour, but you also get to experience the satisfaction that comes with growing your own food. Plus, homegrown strawberries often taste much better than store-bought varieties.
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Tips for Growing and Harvesting Watermelons
Nothing screams summer like biting into a juicy slice of home-grown watermelon! And I've got some great tips to help you care for and harvest your very own sweet melons. Get ready to enjoy the fruits of your labor! 🍉🍉🍉 #summer #WatermelonLove #HomegrownHarvest #GardenInspiration
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Protecting Fruit Harvest From the Birds
We aren't the only ones who adore those juicy summer plums and apricots. Birds are big fans too! But fear not, there are plenty of methods to keep our feathered friends from getting to our precious fruit before we do. Check out the methods I use to protect my fruit trees.
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How to Protect your Garden in Extreme Heat or Prepare for a Heat Wave
Summer in my climate can bring triple-digit, scorching heat. There are a few simple things gardeners can do to help their plants survive a heat wave. Read my best tips for how I prepare my garden for the hottest days in Summer. #gardeningtips #organicgardening
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4 Easy Ways of Preserving Plums
It's the time of year for harvesting plums! Get ready for a bumper crop this summer and preserve your delicious fruit for consumption throughout the year. I'm sharing 4 easy ways to preserve plums, so you can enjoy and make the most of your plum harvest this summer!
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Using a Soaker Hose to Water Your Vegetable Garden
Summer is here and that means it's time to give your plants the deep watering they need to stay healthy and thrive. Save time by using a soaker hose to water your plants. Soaker hoses are easy to use, efficient, and provide a thorough, even watering of your entire vegetable garden. Get the most out of your garden this summer and give it the deep watering it needs with a soaker hose!
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Shading Your Vegetable Garden
Summer can be a scorching time for any garden, but your vegetable garden does not have to suffer. Try this simple method to utilize shading and protect your plants from harsh sunlight and keep them healthy. With the right shading and proper irrigation, you can ensure that your vegetable garden thrives throughout the summer.
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Growing Salvia Plants
Salvias are one of my favourite summer flowering plants just because they are so easy to care for. Even when the sun is really burning down the salvias still have their bright masses of flowers.
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Easy Plastic Garden Markers
Don’t buy expensive garden markers when making your own plastic plant markers from old milk bottles could not be easier! Great for keeping track of your summer vegetable crops!
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Simple Tips for Growing Your Own Strawberries
There is nothing better than picking your own strawberries straight from the garden! These are some helpful tips to make sure you get a bumper harvest of strawberries. thelinkssite.com #growingstrawberries #tipsforgrowingstrawberries #strawberries #strawberryplants
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Sun Loving Plants Need Some Shade Too!
Even plants that need full sun will appreciate some shade when summer temperatures get really hot! Here is how I provide my vegetable garden with some shade. thelinkssite.com #gardening #plants #gardentips #summergarden #vegetablegardening #vegetablegarden #vegetablegardenideas
I have found humming tape to be good at helping to keep birds away from fruit trees over summer. The noise it makes when blowing in the wind seems to scare them away! thelinkssite.com #summerfruit #fruittrees Permaculture, Plants Tips, Full Garden, Fruit Orchard, Nut Trees, Bird Deterrents, Fruit Bushes, Edible Gardening
Using Humming Tape to Deter Birds from Fruit Trees
I have found humming tape to be good at helping to keep birds away from fruit trees over summer. The noise it makes when blowing in the wind seems to scare them away! thelinkssite.com #summerfruit #fruittrees