Cherry trees are one of the easiest fruits to grow in your backyard, but that doesn't mean they're without problems. Sadly, it's not unusual to come out to check in your trees, only to discover one of ...
What Is Pumpkin Mosaic Virus and How to Best Prevent & Treat It
Last year, I discovered just how much fun it is to grow those odd, “ugly” varieties of gourds and pumpkins. You know what I’m talking about - the ones covered in strange colors, bumps, ...
How to Save and Care for Drought-Stressed Plants
It’s a hot summer day and your plants are looking...not so healthy. They’re wilting, they’re drooping - they might even be dry and crunchy. It doesn’t take an expert gardener to recognize the signs ...
Horticultural Fleece: What It Is and How to Use It
The weather can be immensely unpredictable. You'll think that everything is going well as the weather keeps warming, and then all of a sudden, boom. The temperature drops, and there's a frost or hail ...
13 Spinach Pests and Diseases and How to Stop Them
Almost every gardener has tried their hand at growing spinach at some point. It grows quickly, packs a ton of nutrition, and takes little work to make it thrive. Unless, of course, your spinach is hit ...
Growing Coconut Trees: How to Plant and Raise The Tropical Icon
One of the wonderful things about gardening is that so many plants grow outside of their natural environment. As long as the conditions are suitable, you can have amazing results growing all manner of ...
Pear Tree Pests and Diseases That Could Ruin Your Harvest
Homegrown pears are delicious, and pear trees are one of the easiest fruits trees to grow in your backyard orchard. Don't risk losing that tasty harvest! Keep an eye out for these pear tree pests and ...
12 Mulberry Tree Pests and Diseases and How to Stop Them
Our large, 30-year-old mulberry tree is one of the prized parts of our homestead, producing over 50-gallons of berries each year. These large, deciduous trees rarely have issues, but if you have one ...
13 Best Brussels Sprouts Varieties to Grow in Your Garden
Brussels sprouts are one of those vegetables that you either love or hate; it seems like there is no in-between. I'm on the love end of the spectrum, and I've tried growing several different Brussels ...