Leafy greens are one of my favorite things to plant in the vegetable garden. They're healthy, easy to grow, and, in most cases, you can get a continual harvest. Molokhia stands out among the leafy ...
11 Garlic Plant Pests and Diseases That Can Ruin Your Crop
Since garlic is a stinky plant, it's easy to assume that it doesn't have any pests and diseases that attack it, but that's wrong. Garlic is often used in the garden as a pest deterrent when planted ...
12 Cherry Tree Pests and Diseases You Need to Watch For
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 ...