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9 Gardening Diagrams Every Gardener Needs to Pin

Gardening just got so much easier.

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As soothing, rewarding, and therapeutic as gardening can be, it can also be challenging. This plant needs how much sun? Tomatoes can't be planted next to what vegetable? Thankfully, there are tons of gardeners on Pinterest who are here to help you out, by creating handy charts that can tell you everything from how much mulch you need, to what plants can thrive in the shade. So the next time you head out to your garden, consult these fun charts first.

Growing Vegetables

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Courtesy of Anglian Home

This comprehensive chart from Anglian Home offers up info on all-things vegetables, from when to plant them to which veggies should be planted in which spots.


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Succulent Saver

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Courtesy of The Artist and the Architect

We're suckers for succulents, which makes this handy graphic from graphic designer Steph Hammer the perfect assistant for those wanting to start their own garden filled with these cute and tiny plants.


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Companion Planting

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Courtesy of Yard Surfer

Gardening expert Vicki Joseph's companion planting chart should be a must-have for any gardener who's not sure what veggies should be planted together.


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Hard-to-Kill Houseplants

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Author and journalist Holly Becker knows how frustrating it is to watch your houseplants wither away. To help fellow gardeners out, she put together a chart that outlines several hard-to-kill plants you can always rely on.


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What to Grow in the Shade

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Courtesy of Empress of Dirt

Empress of Dirt blogger Melissa J. Will's chart is perfect for when you're mapping out your garden plan, and deciding which plants need more shade than others.


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Bug-Repelling Plants

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Courtesy of Hello Glow

Bugs in gardens are inevitable as we all know, but that doesn't mean we have to accept defeat! Use Hello Glow's chart to help you pick which plants to stick in your garden that will help keep bugs away.


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The Right Way to Grow a Vertical Garden

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Courtesy of Custom Made

We're longtime fans of vertical gardening, but it can be tricky to take the plunge and start your own. This colorful chart by CustomMade breaks down what different types of structures (and what fruits and veggies go with each) that you can add to your backyard.


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Discolored Plants

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Courtesy of Safer Brand

There's no worse feeling to a gardener than waking up and seeing that your plants have seemingly started to turn yellow overnight. This chart, courtesy of Safer Brand, will help you pinpoint what's happened to your sprightly plants—and how to prevent their discoloration from happening again.


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Mechanics of Mulch

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Courtesy of Fix.com

It's hard to know how much mulch (say that three times fast!) you need in your garden, but this helpful chart from Fix.com will show you when to break out the wood chips, leaves, or compost.


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Michelle Profis is the digital director at ThePioneerWoman.com. 

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