Ground-planted zucchini will also require more diligence in removing weeds. These are best removed by hand at their roots, and you will also need to add mulch at the base of your plants to prevent ...

For effective weed suppression, you'll want to plant this ground cover azalea en masse, spacing your plants around 1 to 2 feet apart as they can reach a width of around 12 to 24 inches. The best ...

Plant: Get those seeds in the ground — radishes, peas, lettuces, beets, kales, carrots, squash, etc. Lawns: Start mowing. Consider patterns or mowing in paths, leaving grass long under trees.

If left to grow on the ground, she notes, tomatoes receive less airflow and are at greater risk for disease. “Support structures keep the fruit off the ground, which helps reduce contamination ...