Six years ago, I started an asparagus bed. I started with six root crowns, planted them in a bed of rich, well-drained soil, and waited for the plants to settle in and take over. But four years later, ...
How to Spot and Get Rid of Mealybugs on Houseplants for Good
It's annoying when your well-tended houseplants become sick, wilt and struggle. We spend a lot of time and money making sure they get the water, food, and temperatures they need. So what on earth is ...
13 Common Blueberry Bush Problems, Pests, and Diseases (and How to Fix Them)
Considering how prolific blueberries can be in the wild, they should be super-easy to grow at home too, right? Wrong-o. Although many berry bushes are fairly easy to cultivate, these indigo gems are ...
17 Potential Radish Plant Problems and How to Fix Them
Radishes are some of the easiest, quickest crops you can possibly grow. That said, if you're having problems growing radishes it doesn't mean that you're an incompetent gardener and should pursue ...
15 Common Scallion Plant Problems and What To Do About Them
Scallions—also known as green or spring onions—are some of the tastiest alliums out there. These onions are immensely versatile, and are ridiculously easy to grow. Furthermore, since they fend off a ...
15 Hop Plant Problems and How to Deal With Them
Hops are a magical plant that is used to treat anxiety, improve appetite and brew delicious beers, but they can be a tricky plant to grow. That's because hops are subject to a number of different ...
13 Pea Plant Problems and How To Fix Them
Pretty much every gardener I know has had at least one episode of frustrated crying or yelling. This is because so many things can go wrong when tending a garden. Even if you technically do everything ...
13 Radicchio Plant Problems and How To Fix Them
If you like exciting salads, radicchio is probably a regular in your garden. It adds a pop of color and a burst of bitter, radish-y spice. While they're fairly reliable producers, you'll eventually ...
11 Problems When Growing Cabbage Plants and How to Solve Them
Can you imagine a family BBQ without coleslaw or a weekend get-together without fried cabbage? Picture a holiday meal without sauerkraut. Horrible, right? However you like to use cabbage, it's an easy ...