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4 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Tomato Flowers to Set Fruits When you look at the leaves of your bushy tomato plant, you notice a small yellow flower. Excitement begins. So wait for your first benefit. And wait. But those little yellow flowers will never give you the fruit you are following. No matter how sad it is, you are not alone. Most often, these headaches are caused by environmental factors. Even if we can not control the weather, there are some ways to stimulate the fruit and turn those beautiful little flowers into delicious sweet tomatoes. 3 Reasons Why Your Tomato Flowers Are Not Fruiting 1. Temperature High, prolonged heat with temperatures above 80F causes pressure on the tomato plants. While they enjoy the warmth, high temperatures can cause a variety of problems - including flowering problems. Long-term stress sends the plant into a state of self-defense. The production of flowers and fruits requires more energy and water, at higher temperatures. Therefore, the plant

Mulch in Your Garden If there is one word that every gardener can do less, it is weeding. Even those who happily spend every waking moment in the garden, prefer to pluck, mow, and water instead of weeding. So, we mulch. Every year we cover the soil and the base of the plants with mulch to prevent weeds and retain moisture. When it comes to the organic material you use to make mulch, you have plenty of options. You can easily get grass cuttings, dead leaves, pine cones, etc. in your own backyard. But whatever we use seems to end up breaking the back and breaking the knee. Instead of spreading dry materials like straw or commercially processed bark in your garden, you should consider growing live mulch this year. Using another plant as a mulch (or cover crop) is more than just keeping weeds in the bay. Benefits of Growing Mulch 1. Weed control Obviously, one of the key benefits of any mulch, including living mulch, is weed control. When you are already growing tomatoes, peppers, and bean

 Ideas for DIY candle holders to enhance your living space Almost every home has candles for practical and decorative purposes as the subtle flame of the candle always attracts all eyes. Their enduring appeal makes them one of the best gifts for all occasions from banquets to holidays. While there are plenty of candle options, the candle holder is the opposite. You may have shown the same candle that has been at the center of your holiday spread for years. But there are other options! In today's article, we will share 26 DIY candle holder ideas to improve your living space. With these ideas, you can come up with some simple tools and new ways to display candles with a quick trip from the kitchen. These DIY projects are inexpensive and great for beginners to create their own decorations. There are options for each style and type of decoration, so if you like these ideas try some of them for your next special day. 1 Mason Jar Candle Holders 2 Old Fork As Candle Holder 3 Coconut Shell