With this in mind, we turned to the experts to find out sometried-and-true growing tricksthey swear by.

Heres what they had to say.

One of the most effective gardening tips iscompanion planting, Arora says.

Vegetable garden with an assortment of plants in raised garden bed

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Its something I learned from watching our craftsmen do it often at our nurseries.

Dont be afraid to prune!

Closeup of someone deadheading a spent rose with pruners

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Especially with your perennials and shrubsgive everything in your garden a great haircut before the season starts.

Give everything in your garden a great haircut before the season starts.

Arora tells us theres some truth to it.

Egg-shell mulch protects edible planting in ‘A Child’s Garden in Wales’, RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2011. Designed by Ysgol Bryn Castell & Heronsbridge School Horticulture Students with Anthea Guthrie

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He notes that crushedeggshellscan add calcium to the soil, which is essential for plant growth and development.

Not sure if your soil needs a boost?

Then, when you obtain your results, treat according.

Compost tea poured below planted tomato plant with yellow gloves

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Arora assures us that compost tea actually works.

And yesits exactly what it sounds like.

Compost tea is made by steeping compost in water, Arora says.

Raised beds in an outdoor garden

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The resulting liquid is rich in nutrients.

Plus, Arora says they actually do help your gardens grow.

Raised beds allow for better drainage, and soil aeration, and can prevent soil compaction, Arora says.

It also makes it easier to control weeds and pests."

Then, once your plant is in place, check that you refill the hole correctly.