Sweet potatoes are some of the most versatile, nutrient-dense vegetables you can grow. They multiply quickly in the right environment and are quite low-maintenance. They can adapt to a wide range of ...
Cane Borer: How to Control and Stop This Pest from Ruining Your Plants
There’s something annoyingly sneaky about cane borers. Aphids, caterpillars, and slugs are upfront about their designs on my garden, but cane borers would rather hide away and eat out of sight. They ...
13 Celery Plant Problems and How to Solve Them
Celery is a staple at grocery stores everywhere, but it rarely makes an appearance in our backyard gardens. Many gardeners don’t consider growing celery because they've heard it's impossible to grow ...
13 Peach Tree Problems and How to Deal With Them
If there is a fruit more synonymous with summer than peaches, I'd love to know what it is. There is no comparison to biting into a sun-warmed peach picked off the tree just before eating. But you ...
17 Pepper Plant Problems and How to Fix Them
Peppers are absolute superstars of the average vegetable garden. Whether you're growing sweet or spicy varieties, they add bursts of color (and spectacular flavor) to the yard as well as the table. ...
9 Problems Growing Mustard Greens and How to Address Them
Are you a fan of mustard greens? They're a staple in Southern cuisine but are also used in a variety of dishes all over the world. They're exquisite in the Indian dish sarson ka saag—especially spread ...
11 Asparagus Plant Problems That Can Ruin Your Harvest (and What To Do About Them)
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 ...