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Cutting flowers is best done in the early morning. The flowers have had the benefit of a cool evening and morning dew.

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Butterflies like groups of flowers, so to attract butterflies, plant in groups.

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Keep slugs away from plants by putting a circle of ashes about 6 inches from the stems.

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Plant starter seeds in eggshells. When ready to plant outdoors, put the entire thing in the soil.

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Instead of purchasing tomato stakes, use fallen tree branches to support the plants. Just tie stems onto a branch stuck into the ground.

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Keep garden tools from rusting by cleaning and drying thoroughly after use, then applying cooking oil.

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Keep the lint from your dryer for birds to use in their nests. put it in a mesh bag outside and they will be able to pull pieces out from the holes.

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Use old knitting needles to support plants in a garden or houseplants.

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Hang unwanted CD's in a garden to scare off birds. The light reflection frightens them.

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Use latex gloves when weeding rather than gardening gloves. They will make gripping the weeds easier.

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Get rid of aphids on plants by misting leaves with water that has a few drops of dish soap added.

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Have a calendar to track care of your garden. Note when you plant, fertilize, apply pesticide, and harvest. Also note the weather. You can use this as a reference point next year.

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Birds consume hundreds of insects daily. Encourage them to take up residence in your garden by installing bird houses, feeders and water sources.

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Attract birds to your yard by making a pine cone bird treat. Spread creamy or crunchy peanut butter onto a pine cone, roll in birdseed, then hang in a tree.

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Garden crops that can withstand a light frost include: asparagus, broad bean, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, collard, garlic, horseradish, kale, kohlrabi, leek, onion, pea, radish, rhubarb, shallot, spinach, and turnip.

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For watering a garden, poke holes in a milk carton, bury it in the garden, then fill with water.

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Spinach is a cool weather crop. Plant as soon as the soil can be worked. Produce more than one crop by trimming to one inch when harvesting.

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Help bell pepper plants grow stronger stems by sprinkling a teaspoon of epsom salt around the base of the seedlings.

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Spray flowering dogwood and magnolia trees with dormant oil in the spring. The oil smothers pests and eggs that survived the winter.

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After harvesting root vegetables such as potatoes and carrots, place them on the top rack of the dishwasher and run it on a light cycle without soap to clean.

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Cutting flowers is best done in the early morning. The flowers have had the benefit of a cool evening and morning dew.

Butterflies like groups of flowers, so to attract butterflies, plant in groups.

Keep slugs away from plants by putting a circle of ashes about 6 inches from the stems.

Plant starter seeds in eggshells. When ready to plant outdoors, put the entire thing in the soil.

Just for the fun of it.

Instead of purchasing tomato stakes, use fallen tree branches to support the plants. Just tie stems onto a branch stuck into the ground.

Keep garden tools from rusting by cleaning and drying thoroughly after use, then applying cooking oil.

Keep the lint from your dryer for birds to use in their nests. put it in a mesh bag outside and they will be able to pull pieces out from the holes.

Use old knitting needles to support plants in a garden or houseplants.

Hang unwanted CD's in a garden to scare off birds. The light reflection frightens them.

Use latex gloves when weeding rather than gardening gloves. They will make gripping the weeds easier.

Share your tips for smarter living.

Get rid of aphids on plants by misting leaves with water that has a few drops of dish soap added.

Have a calendar to track care of your garden. Note when you plant, fertilize, apply pesticide, and harvest. Also note the weather. You can use this as a reference point next year.

Birds consume hundreds of insects daily. Encourage them to take up residence in your garden by installing bird houses, feeders and water sources.

Attract birds to your yard by making a pine cone bird treat. Spread creamy or crunchy peanut butter onto a pine cone, roll in birdseed, then hang in a tree.

Garden crops that can withstand a light frost include: asparagus, broad bean, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, collard, garlic, horseradish, kale, kohlrabi, leek, onion, pea, radish, rhubarb, shallot, spinach, and turnip.

For watering a garden, poke holes in a milk carton, bury it in the garden, then fill with water.

Get some age-old wisdom.

Spinach is a cool weather crop. Plant as soon as the soil can be worked. Produce more than one crop by trimming to one inch when harvesting.

Help bell pepper plants grow stronger stems by sprinkling a teaspoon of epsom salt around the base of the seedlings.

Spray flowering dogwood and magnolia trees with dormant oil in the spring. The oil smothers pests and eggs that survived the winter.

After harvesting root vegetables such as potatoes and carrots, place them on the top rack of the dishwasher and run it on a light cycle without soap to clean.

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