Working with gardeners, I get to have a lot of different conversations about gardening trends. Some of my favorites are with people about the obscure and strange trends that float around social media or topics from old wives' tales. So, I asked a fellow gardener what their thoughts were on some of these topics.

I asked, “What do you think about dandelions in your garden?”

Their response was, “Keep them out, but I do hear that they are good for aeration.”

This is true. A dandelion’s taproot system penetrates deep into the soil and breaks up compacted areas. This allows for more water and air to move through the soil and benefits soil health.

I asked, “How do you feel about some of the new garden technology?”

“I like my garden tech-free,” was the reply.

Technology has started to grow i

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