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Synonymous with tropical vacations and fruity drinks, the mango is considered to be the apple of the tropics and one of the most commonly eaten fruits in tropical countries around the world. Few things compare to the delicious taste of a juicy, ripe mango.

Fortunately, home gardeners in tropical and sub-tropical climates can pull that taste out of their garden instead of making a trip to the grocery store.

All plants need certain essential nutrients to grow; as they remove these nutrients from the soil it’s necessary to add them back in through fertilizer applications.

Like all other fruit-bearing trees, it’s important to make sure mango trees are properly fertilized so they can resist insects and diseases, while simultaneously having enough nutrients to produce fruit.

For that reason, in this post, we are going to look at what makes a good fertilizer the best fertilizer for mango trees.

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Why choose the best mulch for blueberries?

In this post, we are going to talk about the benefits of mulching, what to look for in mulch and a few of our favorite options.

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Are you looking for the best mulch for tomatoes?

Tomatoes are the most commonly grown vegetable plant in home gardens. It is estimated that 9 out of 10 home gardeners choose to plant at least one tomato plant in their garden plot(s).

Overall, tomatoes are relatively easy to grow and provide bountiful yields in relation to the care needed. One tomato plant can yield 8 to 10 pounds of fruit in a growing season; growing one or two plants can easily meet the needs of a small family.

A few basic principles will help to ensure a productive growing season with a successful harvest.

To ensure maximum output, in this post, we are going to consider why using mulch is important when growing tomatoes and what are some best options.

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Are you using the best mulch for strawberries?

Without a doubt strawberries are a very easy fruit to grow. However, there are some things you can do to ensure maximum output and have healthy plants.

One of those things is proper mulch care. Mulching is essential for healthy strawberry plants.

For that reason, we are going to look at some reasons why mulching is important particularly with strawberries and a few of our favorite kinds of mulch.

So, let’s get started….

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What is the best potting soil for blueberries?

Blueberries are one of those plants that almost everyone would love to have in their garden.

Who wouldn’t love being able to walk outside and grab a handful of ripe berries from a bush to snack on or add to your cereal or oatmeal? Thankfully growing blueberries in your garden is quite easy to do if you have the right soil conditions.

With that being said, what are the right soil conditions? That is the question we are going to try to address in this post today, so let’s get started…

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One of the most exotic tropical trees, the coconut palm, is known for its deliciously edible seeds, the coconuts themselves. Coconut palms are also incredibly beautiful to look at, making them a great landscape addition in milder climates and an indoor plant in less temperate climates.

Growing a coconut palm is fun and easy but it’s important to make sure it’s fertilized well to get the nutrients it needs.

With that being said, not just any plant food on the shelf is going to provide your tree with the nutrients that it needs all year long. In addition, an organic option is preferred among many because it easily breaks down without harming the environment.

With that in mind, in this post, we are going to take a look at some of the best organic fertilizers that you can use on your coconut trees to keep them healthy year-round.

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