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 ...
What Causes Yellowing in Cucumbers & How to Prevent This in the Future
Cucumbers are a favorite vegetable in many households. They're used for salads, sandwiches and other types of dishes. However, what should you do if your cucumbers turn yellow? If left on the ...
How to Care For Pothos – The Classic Houseplant
Growing houseplants doesn't need to be complicated. In fact, most of us prefer it be as easy as possible. That's where plants like pothos come in. Known as devil's vine, it's a sturdy plant that gives ...
What to Do with Green Potatoes & How to Prevent This in the Future
When I harvested my potato crop just a week or so ago, I was dismayed to see that some of them had chunks taken out of them - presumably, by hungry little rodents. That’s something that I always ...
10 Houseplant Pests and How to Stop Them From Killing Your Plants
Most people think that pests only infest outdoor plants, but that assumption is wrong. Many houseplant pests exist and they will probably find your plants at some point. It's easiest to manage an ...
How to Propagate Plants by Air Layering
It doesn't take a gardener long to realize that plants can be expensive, and the bank balance can take a hit when you do a lot of growing. If only there were a way to get free plants from the ones you ...
11 Common Houseplant Diseases and How to Treat Them
Houseplants beautify your home and bring a bit of nature indoors. The bad news is that there are several common houseplant diseases that can infect them, turning that beauty ugly or even killing ...
Corn Smut: Dealing with Devil’s Corn in Your Garden
Did you find some strange growth on the corn growing in your garden? Chances are you have corn smut, often called "devil's corn" by farmers because of how devastating this fungus is. The nickname ...
13 Eggplant Pests and Diseases That Can Destroy Your Harvest
Eggplants belong to the nightshade family, along with tomatoes, peppers, and potatoes. Like their plant cousins, they can be prolific and extremely tasty. But, like other nightshades, eggplants are ...