Copper tape wrapped around the rim of any pot or used on a border at ground level will keep slugs and snails at bay.
Use your coffee grounds to feed your plants, especially nitrogen-loving ones like camellias, hydrangeas, and roses.
Not only will you have healthier plants you'll also save money on fertilizer.
Planting vegetables intermixed with aromatic plants like garlic, chives, or marigolds can repel many problem insects.
Try rosemary, basil, and peppermint, too.
If you've bought a particularly delicious bunch of tomatoes at a farmers market, you can plant an entire tomato to start your own plants.
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