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you'll want to keep corn and garlic separate, as well as tomatoes and peas. Although most gardeners want to jump straight into the dirt-digging portion of planting, this research phase isn't something ...

Creating plant communities for mutual benefit is an old gardening tradition. Companion planting isn't ... that will then leave the cabbages alone. Garlic planted among roses will ward off aphids.

Planting garlic in the fall is one of the simplest and most rewarding things you can do in your garden. No matter how much experience you have, garlic is a forgiving crop that rewards patience.

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Garlic requires a cold period so it is usually advised to be planted in autumn. Most tend to begin planting garlic in October-November. However, some prefer planting in early spring. Garlic that ...

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2. Prepare the Soil Garlic thrives in well-drained, loamy soil with plenty of organic matter. Loosen the soil to a depth of about 8-10 inches. You can use a tiller or a pitchfork to rotate and ...