Who doesn't love peaches? Their appearance signal the season when we reap the rewards of all our work in the garden and orchard. Just thinking about a sun-warmed, juicy peach is enough to make your ...
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13 Common Artichoke Pests and Diseases and What to Do About Them
Going by the look of artichoke plants, you would think that they suffer from few pests or diseases, as they look positively fearless with their thick skin and spikey growths. However, artichokes ...
Growing Sweet Alyssum for Carpets of Color in Your Garden
From borders, pots, vegetable, and rock gardens, to pathways and battling weeds in difficult areas, sweet alyssum is an excellent option. This flowering annual may be small in stature but packs a ...
9 Common Leek Plant Problems and What to Do About Them
Leeks are a cousin of onions and an easy-to-grow, cold-tolerant vegetable. Every now and then though, things go wrong. You find yourself standing there wondering what happened when the last time you ...
Plant Cuttings: The Easy and Free Way to Propagate Your Plants
The art of growing and propagating plants enables you to reduce costs and is a smart step toward being a self-reliant and more sustainable gardener. With prices increasing, learning the skills to ...
How to Identify Ringspot Viruses and What to Do About Them
Wouldn't it be wonderful if only a few diseases affected the plants in our gardens? Unfortunately, that isn't the case, and sometimes it seems like every time you turn around, there's a new pathogen ...
14 Deadly Tomatillos Pests, Diseases, and Plant Problems
You'll often find them in Mexican and Central/South American cuisine, where they're transformed into salsa verde and added to soups, stews, and various fillings. Have you been having issues growing ...
Growing Dahlias for Bright, Bold Summer Color
If there is one flower that gets gardeners excited (and competitive), it's dahlias. The big, bold, and often bright blossoms are some of the most dramatic that you'll ever see in the ...
14 of the Best Companion Plants to Grow With Blueberries
If you've ever grown a blueberry before, you know what a huge crop just one plant can provide. Want an even bigger harvest? Blueberries respond well to companion planting, and let's face it, the more ...