Common milkweed arguably isn’t the prettiest plant. It’s tall and gangly, with modest blooms and huge seed pods that dominate the plant in early autumn. Most people aren't growing milkweed for its ...
Growing Philodendrons: How to Care For This Iconic Houseplant
Some plants are just iconic because they're instantly recognizable. Philodendrons are one of those houseplants. They had their heyday in the 60s and 70s and have recently made a comeback, probably ...
17 Corn Plant Growing Problems and How To Fix Them
Anyone who has planted corn before has undoubtedly experienced one of the many problems growing corn that can pop up. Although these plants are quite hardy, they can also be finicky. Under- or ...
Cercospora Leaf Spot: How to Deal With This Common Fungal Disease
Don't you get sick of all the pests and diseases that affect your plants? There are so many bacterial and fungal diseases out there that it's inevitable that you'll encounter one (or more) at some ...
Why You Should Leave Plant Debris in the Garden This Fall
As gardening season winds down and you start preparing your garden for the winter, you might be tempted to take out all of the dead plants and debris. This year, consider leaving that stuff right ...
What Are Gypsy Moth Caterpillars & How Do You Get Rid of This Pest?
This year, gypsy moth caterpillars have been a major problem where I live. Much of the local economy around here focus on maple syrup production, and since gypsy moth caterpillars are so ...
Growing Apriums: How to Plant, Care For, and Harvest These Tasty Hybrids
I love it when clever gardeners combine the best parts of two different fruits to produce something amazing. One of my favorite fruit hybrids (besides lemonades) is aprium. If you've never heard of ...
15 Common Cannabis Pests That Can Destroy Your Crop
There are few experiences as devastating as cultivating an amazing cannabis crop only to have it destroyed by voracious insects and animals. You might be surprised to discover just how many different ...
16 Perennials You Should Cut Back in the Fall
You might balk at the idea of taking snips or shears to your beloved plants, but cutting them back in the fall is actually a good thing. It improves the health of the plant and can improve yields or ...