How to Keep a Backyard Garden Alive in 90° Heat (Without Daily Watering)

How to Keep a Backyard Garden Alive in 90° Heat (Without Daily Watering)

The Grounded Homestead
Published on: 11/06/2025

Struggling to keep your backyard garden alive in 90°+ heat? Learn how to build a resilient, low-maintenance garden with deep watering techniques, proper mulch use, shade strategies, and smart plant choices. These practical, tested tips will help you avoid daily watering and keep your crops thriving through summer scorch.

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The Top 5 Mistakes First-Time Tomato Growers Make (And How to Avoid Them)

The Top 5 Mistakes First-Time Tomato Growers Make (And How to Avoid Them)

The Grounded Homestead
Published on: 11/06/2025

Avoid the five most common tomato-growing mistakes that frustrate first-time gardeners. Learn when to plant, how to space, water, support, and feed your tomatoes right—plus grab a free printable troubleshooting guide.

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Pruning Tomatoes: When, Why, and How to Do It Without Hurting Your Plants

Pruning Tomatoes: When, Why, and How to Do It Without Hurting Your Plants

The Grounded Homestead
Published on: 11/06/2025

Learn how to prune tomato plants the right way—without stunting growth or cutting too much. This guide covers pruning tips for indeterminate and determinate varieties, sucker removal, airflow benefits, and zone-specific strategies for a stronger, healthier harvest.

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The Top 5 Tomato Problems—And How to Fix Them Before They Ruin Your Harvest

The Top 5 Tomato Problems—And How to Fix Them Before They Ruin Your Harvest

The Grounded Homestead
Published on: 10/06/2025

Struggling with yellow leaves, cracked fruit, or curling tomato plants? Learn the 5 most common tomato problems and how to fix them with practical tips, organic solutions, and a printable guide from The Grounded Homestead.

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