Plant
To extend the harvest, plant seedlings and seeds of the same vegetable (broccoli or lettuce, for example) on the same day.
Maintain
Before adding plant waste to the compost pile, chop it upâor run over it with your power mowerâto speed decomposition.
Prune deciduous fruit trees as soon as they are done fruiting, to help keep trees smaller and fruit within reach.
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When planting annuals, pinch or prune off flowers and buds to direct all initial growth to the roots and help avoid transplant shock.
Protect
Spread a thick blanket of straw between plants in vegetable gardens to help prevent weeds and slow moisture loss.