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link to Why Avocado Trees Get Drooping Leaves and How To Fix It

Why Avocado Trees Get Drooping Leaves and How To Fix It

We've had avocado trees for several years, and while they've fruited well, there were times when the leaves drooped. After a quick Google search, I saw this was a fairly frequent event with avocado...

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Are Grass Clippings Good for Fruit Trees?

Lawns are incredibly popular in the U.S., to the point that 81% of all Americans have one. With all the nutrients from these lawns' grass clippings, it can be extremely beneficial to recycle them...

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The 10 Best Companion Plants For Cherry Trees

I'm often looking at ways to maximize the space and efficiency of our garden, and that means pairing companion plants. This time, I'm taking a look at cherry trees. So, let's find out what companion...

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link to Why Mold Grows on Potting Soil and How To Fix It

Why Mold Grows on Potting Soil and How To Fix It

Recently, I had a reader let me know they had mold growing on their potted Persian lime tree's soil. After getting mold quite a few times myself (on my microgreens, basil, and compost bin), I decided...

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Are Coffee Grounds Good for Tomato Plants?

Pretty much everyone in my family loves tomatoes, so it's no surprise that they're one of the first things we decided to grow. Last year, our cherry tomatoes did incredibly well (as you can see from...

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Is Wind Bad for Citrus Trees?

My parents live in Ventura, CA, and every year they have the Santa Ana winds blow through their area. These winds can easily reach 40 mph. The problem is, they have a lot of trees in their garden,...

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About Me

Hey, I'm Tyler Ziton. After a decade of health issues, I found the only thing I needed was to eat fresh food. With some trial and error, I learned that the best way to make sure food was fresh was to grow it myself. Today, I'm learning about everything gardening, off-gridding, and homesteading. This site is the place where I share everything I've learned to help get you moving on your homesteading journey.

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