Low tunnels are an excellent tool to help extend your growing season. They are easy to construct, are temporary, and don't cost a lot of money. Low tunnels fit into gardens of any size or shape and ...
Grape Hyacinth: How to Grow Muscari for Easy Spring Color
Although this little plant has a short blooming period, grape hyacinth makes a big impact in the garden. Available in multiple colors, it creates texture and color that stands out from other plants in ...
15 Serious Peach Tree Pests and Diseases You Should Know About
Who doesn't love peaches? Their appearance signal the season when we reap the rewards of all our work in the garden and orchard. Just thinking about a sun-warmed, juicy peach is enough to make your ...
19 Edible Plants In Your Yard That You Didn’t Know You Could Eat
Have you ever wondered what you would do if you couldn't buy fresh food, and your vegetable garden couldn't keep up? A lot of us know about common foraging plants that we look for when out and ...
13 Common Artichoke Pests and Diseases and What to Do About Them
Going by the look of artichoke plants, you would think that they suffer from few pests or diseases, as they look positively fearless with their thick skin and spikey growths. However, artichokes ...
10 Common Melon Plant Diseases and What To Do About Them
The joy of growing fresh, sun-warmed melons can quickly and easily change to disappointment when they get affected by diseases. In some seasons, melon diseases can be prolific, and in other seasons ...
9 Common Leek Plant Problems and What to Do About Them
Leeks are a cousin of onions and an easy-to-grow, cold-tolerant vegetable. Every now and then though, things go wrong. You find yourself standing there wondering what happened when the last time you ...
Black Spot: How to Identify and Treat This Common Fungal Disease
Let's get it out of the way early. You will experience black spot in your garden at some point. Black spot is not only common, but it impacts far more than just roses, something most people don't ...
15 Unusual Herbs to Liven Up Your Garden and Kitchen
Adding rare, unusual herbs to your garden gives you new flavors to add to your culinary adventures that you may not have experienced before. Don't get me wrong, traditional herbs are a mainstay in ...