Gardening Myths vs Truth

We often follow gardening advice without verifying its accuracy. As you tend to your garden, consider if the techniques are scientifically supported.

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Myth If a plant is under stress, it should be fed Truth Fertilizing plants that are not nutrient deficient can lead to additional stress

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Myth Cover newly pruned areas with varnish, tar, or paint Truth It unfortunately, helps the various fungal decay organisms grow

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Myth Sunshine focused through water droplets will burn leaves Truth The diffused rays of the sun are not powerful enough to cause burning

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Myth Add sand to loosen heavy, clay soil Truth This practice turns the clay soil into a rock-hard, mortarlike substance.

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Myth If a little fertilizer and pesticides are good, more is better. Truth A precise measurement is crucial to the health of your garden

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Gardening Myths vs Truth

We often follow gardening advice without verifying its accuracy. As you tend to your garden, consider if the techniques are scientifically supported.

Myth If a plant is under stress, it should be fed Truth Fertilizing plants that are not nutrient deficient can lead to additional stress

Myth Cover newly pruned areas with varnish, tar, or paint Truth It unfortunately, helps the various fungal decay organisms grow

Myth Sunshine focused through water droplets will burn leaves Truth The diffused rays of the sun are not powerful enough to cause burning

Myth Add sand to loosen heavy, clay soil Truth This practice turns the clay soil into a rock-hard, mortarlike substance.

Myth If a little fertilizer and pesticides are good, more is better. Truth A precise measurement is crucial to the health of your garden

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Gardening Myths vs Truth

We often follow gardening advice without verifying its accuracy. As you tend to your garden, consider if the techniques are scientifically supported.

Myth If a plant is under stress, it should be fed Truth Fertilizing plants that are not nutrient deficient can lead to additional stress

Myth Cover newly pruned areas with varnish, tar, or paint Truth It unfortunately, helps the various fungal decay organisms grow

Myth Sunshine focused through water droplets will burn leaves Truth The diffused rays of the sun are not power­ful enough to cause burning

Myth Add sand to loosen heavy, clay soil Truth This practice turns the clay soil into a rock-hard, mortarlike substance.

Myth If a little fertilizer and pesticides are good, more is better. Truth A precise measurement is crucial to the health of your garden

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Myth Sunshine focused through water droplets will burn leaves Truth The diffused rays of the sun are not powerful enough to cause burning