Cacti are appreciated for their easy-care nature, excellent drought tolerance, and unique appearance. And if they have problems such as mushy pads or stems, it’s usually down to a few common issues. To keep your plants strong and healthy, learn why your cactus is going soft and what to do in this guide. Read more now.
Bird of paradise is loved for its bold foliage and striking, bird-like blooms. But when those flowers never appear, the impact falls flat. From low light and drought stress to poor soil and cramped roots, we explore seven common reasons these plants fail to bloom – and how to fix them – in this guide. Read more now.
Homegrown cucumbers are a tasty treat for salads, slicing, and pickling, featuring a mildly sweet flavor and juicy, satisfying crunch. Easily cultivated, the compact varieties make attractive and productive potted plants as well. Learn how to plant and grow cucumbers in pots and containers in this guide. Read more now.
Zucchini is a prolific warm-season crop with large, leafy foliage that’s key to fruit development. But when those vibrant leaves turn yellow, it can signal issues ranging from pest infestation to poor drainage. Learn how to diagnose and resolve seven common causes of yellowing leaves on zucchini in this guide. Read more.
Jostaberry is a thornless, upright shrub that’s easy to grow and ideal for cooler climates. It produces deep red to black berries high in vitamin C and bioflavonoids with a mild black currant flavor and excellent for eating fresh or cooked. Learn how to grow low-maintenance jostaberry shrubs in this guide. Read more now.
Camellia sinensis is an evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves and white flowers that bloom in spring. Best known for being the plant grown commercially for producing tea, it thrives in mild climates and can grow as a compact hedge or small tree. Learn how to grow and care for tea plants in this guide. Read more now.
Agrimony (Agrimonia spp.) is a hardy, herbaceous perennial herb with tall spires of yellow flowers that thrives in full sun and poor soil. It’s a favorite among pollinators and also valued for its use in natural dyeing and herbal remedies. Learn how to grow agrimony in your home herb garden in this guide. Read more now.
Sweet myrtle (Myrtus communis) offers fragrant foliage, airy white blooms, and edible berries, flowers, and leaves. It’s drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, and perfect for borders, containers, or hedges where its year-round appeal can be appreciated. Learn how to grow and care for sweet myrtle in this guide. Read more.
The silvery-blue hue of a blue spruce is what makes it stand out in the landscape, but if your tree is turning green, there may be an underlying issue. Learn about seven of the most common reasons for color loss, including pesticide use, poor light exposure, air pollution, and nutrient deficiencies in this guide.
The Mickey Mouse plant is a South African native for Zones 9 to 11. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and average soil. The shiny black berries and bold red petal-like sepals resemble the famous cartoon character’s outfit. Learn how to grow this semi-evergreen ornamental shrub in this guide. Read more now.
Are you unsure whether you should mulch your tomatoes? There are several materials that make excellent mulch for these summer vegetables. It’s beneficial for a variety of reasons, from enriching the soil to regulating temperature. Learn about seven of the best types of mulch for tomatoes in this guide. Read more now.
Texas sage (Leucophyllum) is a tough evergreen shrub with silvery-green foliage and purple flowers that bloom in response to barometric changes. Native to the arid southwest, this species thrives in full sun and sandy, well-draining soil, and is ideal for xeriscaping. Learn how to grow Texas sage in this guide. Read more.
Looking for a stunning conifer that stands out from the crowd? Colorado blue spruce aka Picea pungens might be just what your garden needs. With vivid blue-gray needles, it brings unique color and structure to any landscape. Learn how to grow and care for blue spruce in this comprehensive guide. Read more now.
Native to eastern North America, hardy summersweet is a wonderful choice for a wildlife or rain garden. Producing thousands of tiny, sweetly fragrant white flowers in late summer, this low-maintenance beauty is tolerant of a variety of soils and garden conditions. Learn how to grow pepperbush in this guide. Read more now.
Coleus is a shade-loving perennial with vivid, eye-catching, variegated foliage. It’s hardy in Zones 10 and 11 and can be cultivated as an annual or houseplant elsewhere. In late summer, bluish-lavender flower spikes rise from the mounds of colorful leaves. Learn what to do when coleus blooms in this guide. Read more.
The crepe-like, sky-blue flowers of the Himalayan blue poppy are a focal point in the early summer garden. These herbaceous ornamentals prefer a shady setting in Zones 5 to 7 with well-draining, organically-rich soil. Learn how to cultivate Meconopsis species in your outdoor living space in this guide. Read more now.
Carolina allspice is a native flowering shrub for Zones 4 to 9 that prefers full sun and fertile loam but tolerates partial shade and clay. This easy-care shrub is water-wise once established and resistant to pests and pathogens. Learn how to grow and care for sweetshrub in your outdoor living space in this guide.
Quaking aspen trees populate the slopes of mountains, fill sunlit forests with their trembling leaves, and like to pop up in forgotten fields. These North American natives are hardy, versatile, and somewhat forgiving. Learn how to grow and care for quaking aspen in your landscape in this guide. Read more now.
Garlic is an excellent companion plant for tomatoes as it contains sulfur compounds that produce odors that repel many pests. Planting these two species together requires a little planning but delivers excellent results. Learn more about companion planting tomatoes with garlic in this guide. Read more now.
Anise is a popular annual herb, the ripe seeds used for flavoring sweet and savory dishes as well as a variety of spirits with a sweet flavor of licorice. Easy to grow in vegetable gardens, the plants can also be cultivated in planters, if the vessels are big enough. Learn how to grow anise in containers in this guide.
With beautiful, scented flowers in rich colors, lilacs are a treat in the spring garden, but their size can make them unsuitable for smaller spaces. But you can find dwarf varieties that give you all the grace of standard lilacs but in a more compact form. Learn about 15 of the best dwarf lilac varieties in this guide.
Beloved for its heady scent and dainty, pinwheel flowers, jasmine is best known as a tender perennial vine that makes an excellent climbing specimen in the summer garden. But it can also grow indoors and there are winter-flowering species as well. Learn how to grow jasmine in the garden in this guide. Read more now.
Colorful and long-blooming petunias come in many types, with different growing habits and flowers of various sizes. Our guide explains 5 common categories of petunias, including one with oversize blooms, ground cover options, and self-cleaning varieties that don’t require any deadheading. Discover your favorites now.
For unparalleled year-round interest, consider Pieris japonica. These shrubs provide fragrant panicles of pretty flowers, outstandingly showy new foliage in vibrant colors, glossy evergreen foliage, and clusters of pearly flower buds that stay all winter. Learn how to grow Japanese andromeda in this guide. Read more now.
Sweet anise is prized for its zesty licorice flavors and is widely used in baked goods, beverages, confections, and savory dishes. An easy to grow annual herb, the plants need 100 frost-free growing days for flower heads to ripen but they can also be harvested green. Learn when and how to harvest anise seeds in this guide.
Proper pruning is essential for a beautiful-looking boxwood shrub, and helps to keep it free of diseases. In our guide, you’ll learn about the necessary pruning tools along with the why, when, and how of pruning. By the end, you’ll be well-equipped with the necessary know-how and ready to prune a boxwood yourself.
Gladiolus are loved for their bold, upright flower spikes with ruffled blooms in rich, vibrant colors throughout summer. And they make superb potted plants when the right varieties are matched with an appropriately-sized pot. For dazzling container gardens, learn how to grow gladiolus in pots and planters in this guide.
Hostas have a reputation for being tough in the garden. That’s one of the reasons they’re one of the most popular plants out there. But when one of these disease strikes, it can spell disaster. Knowing what causes disease can help you prevent them, but if it’s too late, you need to know how to deal with hosta diseases.
Pruning is one of the most important parts of producing a big, beautiful display of fuchsia flowers. Without proper pruning, your plants will eventually stop producing as many blossoms as they used to. The process isn’t difficult, but knowing when and how to do it is key to enjoying your biggest show of flowers yet.
If you are looking for perennials for the summer-to-fall landscape, New York asters have plenty to contribute. In white, as well as bold shades of pink and purple, they are star attractions in mixed mass plantings that include black-eyed Susans, coneflowers, and goldenrod. Read on to learn how to grow Michaelmas daisies.
Are birds poking holes in your Beefmasters, tearing into your cherry tomato harvests, or leaving your Roma vines looking worse for wear? Discover practical, effective strategies to keep your tomato crop safe from hungry avian visitors, and learn which common deterrents just don’t work in this guide. Read more now.
Cilantro, also known as coriander, is one of the most powerful plant partners in the organic vegetable garden. Its mounds of early blooms attract pollinators, as well as beneficial insects which in turn help control pest populations. Learn about 11 of the best cilantro companion plant pairings in this guide. Read more now.
Conifers don’t usually need as much pruning as some deciduous trees, but sometimes they need some maintenance. Whether you want to provide shape or you need to remove a troublesome branch, and whether you’re working with a newly-planted or well-established plant, we’ll explain the right method for trimming your conifer.
The California tree poppy is a woody perennial suited to Zones 8 to 10 that prefers full sun and sandy, well-drained loam. Plants grow up to eight feet tall and sport whimsical white ruffled blossoms with golden centers resembling fried eggs bobbing in the breeze. Learn how to grow this Pacific Coast flower in this guide.
Clematis are beautiful, showy vines with pretty flowers in bold colors. Easy to cultivate, they flower in spring, summer, or fall, depending on the type – and each type has specific pruning requirements for the most floriferous displays. Learn how to prune clematis for strong, healthy vines with copious flowers. Read more.
Growing eggplant organically? Carefully selecting plant partners to grow with this delicious, warm season crop can reduce pest and disease damage, protect the soil, and reduce water loss. Plus, taking this approach can make your garden more productive. Discover 25 of the best companion plants for eggplant in this guide.
Are your tomato plants flowering but failing to produce fruit? It’s a common issue with several possible causes, from poor pollination and heat stress to excess nitrogen. Whether you’re growing in containers or garden beds, learn about seven common reasons why this happens and what do to about it in this guide. Read more.
Harvesting blackberries isn’t complicated, but it can be a prickly task! Make the most of your summer blackberry harvest by picking only the best berries on your plant. While it may be tempting to harvest as soon as they appear, there is a trick to plucking the best fruit at its peak. Read our top tips now.
Want eye-popping color all season long? Grow zinnias. These impressive annuals feature large colorful flowers that continue blooming throughout the summer, attracting hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies to the garden. Continue reading for information on how to grow and care for zinnia flowers.
A favorite herb for using fresh or dried, rosemary is also a handsome, aromatic ornamental with needle-like leaves and masses of small blue flowers. Plants thrive in low water and poor soil conditions and are suitable for containers, ground covers, hedges, and more. Discover 13 of the best rosemary varieties in this guide.
Iron deficiency is common in roses, resulting in yellow leaves with green veins and a general decline in plant health. It can also leave your rose susceptible to pests and diseases. While it’s an extremely common issue, don’t lose sleep over it. It’s easy to diagnose, and once you do, we can help you work on a cure.
With its dense, mat-like form, creeping thyme makes for a beautiful and aromatic living mulch between stepping stones. Come summertime, lilac flower clusters attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Drought tolerant, low maintenance, and edible, this plant is sure to put a smile on your face in any season.
Wondering about the difference between limas and butter beans? They’re the same type of legume, though Southerners usually call them butter beans and cook them with pork. To successfully grow either one in your garden, choosing the type that grows well in your region and space is more important than what you call them.
Black bamboo (Phyllostachys nigra) is a striking ornamental grass prized for its tall, slender culms that transition from green to black over time. It grows quickly and is often used for hedging or screening, but requires containment to curb its aggressive roots. Learn how to grow black bamboo in this guide. Read more.
Coneflowers are daisy-like perennials for USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 9. They bloom from late spring to early fall in an array of colors, and attract a host of pollinators and birds. Read on to learn if it’s beneficial to deadhead spent blooms to promote more flower production, or if you can skip this chore altogether.
Dill is a popular addition to the herb garden. Its feathery, fragrant foliage adds interest to the landscape and livens up many a homecooked meal. There are a number of different cultvars available, that vary in size, flavor, and time to maturity. Learn about 13 of the best dill varieties and find your favorites now.
Saving seeds from your homegrown carrots now can ensure a bounty of garden vegetables in future seasons. If left to flower, each plant produces over a thousand seeds, so saving them is a no-brainer in terms of cheap food production. Learn how to harvest and store your own carrot seeds with this guide. Read more now.
Honeyberries, also known as haskaps, are cold-hardy fruiting shrubs that thrive in northern climates and produce tart-sweet berries in early summer. They require full sun, well-drained soil, and at least one compatible cultivar for pollination. Learn how to plant and grow honeyberries in this guide. Read more now.
Coneflowers (Echinacea) are robust perennials that light up summer-to-fall landscapes with daisy-like blossoms. They thrive in full sun with rich, well-draining soil and low moisture. Discover 21 of the best companion plants with similar cultural requirements to grow with these low-maintenance wildflowers in this guide.
Why are your sunflowers drooping? Whether the flowers are facing the ground or your seedlings are slumped, you can use these tips to play detective and possibly revive them. Causes include pests, transplant shock, and seed heads forming. Learn ways to spot trouble and possible solutions with this handy guide.
Greek oregano is one of the most popular culinary herbs to grow for a reason. A common seasoning in pizza and pasta sauce, this spicy and flavorful perennial is also amazingly hardy and very easy to grow in the home garden. Continue reading for more information on how to grow and use Greek oregano.
Hostas need dividing to look as good as possible. As they age, the center starts to look a bit shabby, yellowed, and sparse. They may even stop sending up those lovely flowers. By dividing them, they get a refresh. Plus, when you divide your hostas, you get new free plants out of the deal so you can expand your garden.
Perennial gardens feature plants that return each year, providing long-lasting color, fragrance, and texture without the need for replanting. With thoughtful planning, they can offer visual interest from spring through fall. Learn how to design and plant a perennial garden in this guide. Read more now.
Pruning magnolias can be tricky business. Done improperly, it can stress the tree and reduce flowering. But a few well-timed cuts can promote healthy growth and preserve your tree’s natural shape. Discover how to properly prune deciduous and evergreen magnolias without causing harm in this guide. Read more now.
Are you eager to expand your blueberry patch? You could go to a nursery and buy potted plants, but why not try propagating your own? You can do this by taking cuttings, collecting and sowing seeds, via layering, or transplanting suckers Learn how to propagate your own blueberry plants using these methods. Read more now.
Are you looking for a flower that evokes images of Victorian ladies with parasols in their cottage gardens? One that adds rich color and fragrance to beds and borders? Matthiola incana, commonly called stock, is the perfect choice. Learn all about this timeless classic and how to grow it in this guide.
From baby limas to towering ‘King of the Garden,’ you’ll find 13 of the best butter bean and lima bean cultivars to grow in your garden right here. Some are bush varieties, others top 10 feet tall and need support. A few picks are heirloom standouts, and some produce extra early for those with short growing seasons.
Strange patterns on your beet leaves? It could be beet mosaic virus. This disease affects beets, spinach, and related crops, plus it spreads fast through feeding aphids and infected sap. Learn more about the common symptoms of beet mosaic virus, and how to prevent and control it in this guide. Read more now.
Cosmos are an excellent choice for container growing for many reasons. You can have a pollinator-friendly display of blooms that needs little maintenance, grows quickly, and may return year after year from tubers or seeds. Prepare that pot and start reading to learn all about growing cosmos in containers.
If you want to grow pumpkins to make pie, puree, and other delicious treats, which variety should you plant? While you can make pie out of many pumpkin cultivars, some have sweeter flesh than others. Learn about 11 of the best pie pumpkins to grow in your garden now on Gardener’s Path.
If you are growing bay laurel in containers indoors or out in the garden and it’s getting too big for its current home, it may be time to transplant. If you need to move your bay tree, check out this guide to learn when and how to transplant bay laurel and ensure it thrives in its new location. Read more now.
If you’re new to the world of vegetable gardening, you’re in for a treat! Fresh veggies have a flavor that can’t be beat, and they’re healthy and nutritious. Plus, growing your own is friendly on the budget, and gardening is an excellent way to reduce stress. Learn all about these positive benefits right here on Gardener’s Path.
Japanese black pine (Pinus thunbergii) has a dramatic asymmetrical growth habit, striking dark bark, and is adaptable to harsh conditions. This versatile conifer thrives in coastal environments providing texture and interest to the landscape. Learn how to grow Japanese black pine in this guide. Read more now.
Hostas are appreciated for their green, yellow, variegated, or white foliage. These attractive shade-loving perennials thrive in moist, well-draining loam and add beauty to the home landscape for many years. Sometimes you may want to relocate plants. Read on and discover 5 useful tips for transplanting and recovery.
Zucchini plants may need pruning to get rid of damaged or diseased leaves, or to discourage crowding and shading. Our guide tells how and when to prune zucchini without harming the vines or bush plants. It also shares ways to avoid this garden chore with ample spacing and by choosing compact varieties to grow. Read more.
Serranos are extremely popular in Mexico and it’s easy to see why. They’re moderately spicy without setting your mouth on fire, and the juicy flesh makes them ideal for salsas and other sauces. The plants aren’t challenging to grow – you’ll be harvesting a serrano bounty in just a few months with our tips. Read more.
A fence, wall, or arbor covered in the flowers of a climbing rose is an incomparable sight. Training the plant well in the first place is key to success down the road. This guide walks you through training your rose the right way to establish a healthy, beautiful plant that will perform well for years to come.
When bark peels or cracks on a dogwood, it isn’t always clear what’s going on. Some types naturally shed bark, while others may be under stress from environmental conditions, pests, or pathogens. Learn how to recognize the underlying issue and what, if anything, you can do about it in this guide. Read more now.
Lamb’s ears is a perennial ground cover that’s easy to grow in well-draining soil and in full or partial sun. It features thick, silvery leaves and beautiful purple flowers, making it a good choice for landscaping. And its fuzzy foliage make it a popular addition to children’s and sensory gardens as well. Read more now.
Both beautiful in the garden and yummy in the kitchen, edible flowers are a treat for the eyes and mouth. If you grow them, you might as well harvest and use them! How exactly? In this guide, we cover all the details on how and when you can harvest them, plus some intel on storing these pretty palate pleasers. Read more.
Whether you plant Amaranthus caudatus for its striking 2-foot-long red flower heads, for its medicinal properties, or to eat it for breakfast, you won’t be disappointed with this large tropical native that’s made itself at home in North America. Learn how to grow and care for love lies bleeding in this guide. Read more.
Needle drop in conifers can be a normal part of their growth cycle or a sign of a problem such as disease, pests, or stress. To determine whether its normal or not will depend on timing and pattern of the shedding foliage. Learn about seven common reasons why conifers lose their needles in this guide. Read more now.
A Japanese maple looks absolutely glorious – and even more so when you fertilize it properly! In our guide to feeding A. palmatum trees, we cover everything you need to know to provide your Japanese maple with the proper nutrition, including timing, techniques, and why you should bother fertilizing in the first place.
Dramatic, hardy, long-blooming, and low-maintenance – the flowering clematis vine is a popular choice for container planting, often selected to beautify a plain mailbox, hide an ugly fence, or attract butterflies and hummingbirds to the patio. Learn how easy it is to add a potted clematis to your yard. Read more now.
When you grow scallions in your vegetable garden, you can harvest the stalks to use like chives, pull full-size green onions for salads and recipes, or pick edible blooms for garnishes and flavored oils. Our guide tells when and how to pick bunching onions for peak flavor and to keep the perennial plants productive.
Blueberries are an iconic summer fruit that is enjoyed all over the world. If fertilized correctly in the early spring, you can count on an incredible harvest in the summer. These delicious berries have very specific fertilization needs, so grab your gardening gloves and dive in to this guide. Read more now.
Not all flowers love growing in pots as much as they do the ground, but snapdragons do well in containers. Our guide will teach you how to find the right pot, cultivar, soil, and location for your flowers so that they thrive. We’ll also show you how to plant and maintain your fabulous flowers. Read more now.
The bushy aster is a shrubby native perennial with masses of tiny flowers that bloom in late summer to early fall. It is suited to cultivation in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 8. Numerous varieties and cultivated hybrids make it an intriguing plant. Read on and discover what bushy asters can contribute to your landscape.
Grouping flowers together in mass plantings based on color, texture, height, or bloom season is a great way to make a big impact. Create borders or fill in expansive areas to break up wide stretches of lawn for a lush, appealing look. Discover 21 of the best flowers for planting en masse in this guide. Read more now.
Pests, diseases, and various environmental issues can all cause hosta leaves to turn yellow, and the symptoms can look fairly similar. From overwatering to foliar nematodes, there are lots of things that can go wrong. The trick is to figure out which is causing your plants problems so you can determine how to fix it.
Clematis vines are loved for their spectacular floral displays and give the most impressive show when trained to grow up pergolas, poles, or trees. But they can’t grow upright without a supportive trellis, and it needs to be the right size for the leaf stems to grasp onto. Learn how to train clematis to grow vertically.
Japanese white pines (Pinus parviflora) are like living works of evergreen art with their twisting colorful needles, elegant branches, and crooked trunks. Plus, these trees are extremely tough, requiring almost zero maintenance to keep them healthy. Learn how to grow Japanese white pine in the home garden in this guide.
Daisies of various types offer masses of cheerful blossoms that open randomly instead of all at once on the laziest, haziest summer days. With an easy gardening technique called deadheading, you can keep your flower patch looking its best at all times. Read on to learn how easy it is to deadhead throughout the season.
Straw is a byproduct of growing grain crops that happens to be a highly beneficial material for mulching vegetable gardens. It is light and easy to work with, fairly inexpensive, and can drastically reduce time spent weeding and watering. Learn more about using straw as mulch for vegetables in this guide. Read more now.
Impatiens are ready for their comeback. The once incredibly popular shade-lover has fallen out of favor over the past decade since downy mildew began wiping it out across the UK and US. But growers have found new techniques to help prevent this disease, and resistant cultivars are popping up on the market. Read more.
Are marigolds part of your culinary repertoire? They should be! These flowers make a nice addition to a variety of savory dishes, and desserts too. Use them in tomato or cucumber salad, egg or chicken dishes, or a sandwich. Amp up homemade biscotti or a trifle. Learn how to make the most of edible marigolds now.
Growing hollyhocks is rewarding for people and pollinators. They offer a beautiful spectrum of picturesque petals, making them a must-have for any floral garden! And you only need to plant them once to see them return for years to come, via self-sowing or seed saving. Learn how to grow and care for your own hollyhocks.
Brambles can be a marvelous addition to your yard or a hideous curse, depending on what you’re dealing with. Whether you’re thinking about planting something in the Rubus genus in your garden or you’re trying to manage some unwelcome canes, it helps to understand these plants. Learn all you need to know in our guide.
Pear trees evolved in regions with cold winters and need a period of cold weather to break dormancy and produce fruit. This requirement is known as “chill hours” and it varies from 150 to 1,000 hours below 45°F depending on the variety. Learn about pear tree chilling requirements in this guide. Read more now.
Whether you’re a home gardener or you hope to sell your harvest, growing “pretty produce” is hard. Many root vegetables may crack. But split carrots, while edible and usually delicious, are some of the worst offenders. Thankfully, this is easy to prevent through better moisture management and by making other changes.
Chinese lantern is a charming ornamental that will bring a touch of whimsy to your garden. The papery, red-orange husks of this perennial come into their full splendor in autumn, providing bright fall color, and can be used in bouquets or dried arrangements. Keep reading to learn more about growing Chinese lantern.
Learn how to propagate thyme effortlessly! Whether you’re using cuttings, layering, or divisions, this guide breaks down each method step-by-step for thriving plants. Perfect for gardeners of all levels, discover tips and tricks to expand your herb garden and keep thyme growing fresh year-round. Learn more now!
Perennials provide long-lasting garden beauty. To get the best performance and value from these landscape stalwarts, the simple task of plant division serves many purposes. Learn more about the plant health, garden design, and budget-boosting benefits of dividing perennials – read more now on Gardener’s Path.
Few things are more rewarding than growing your own eggplant. But what if your plants keep dropping flowers? How will they ever produce fruit? In this guide, you’ll learn the most common reasons that blossoms drop or fail to develop in the first place. A healthy crop of aubergines can still be yours! Read more.
Norway spruce (Picea abies) is a hardy evergreen conifer with dense, dark green needles and a classic pyramidal shape. It’s often used as a windbreak, privacy screen, or specimen tree. Cultivars offer various sizes and forms, from ground covers to weeping types. Learn how to grow Norway spruce in this guide. Read more.
Ready to grow your own zinnias but you’re not sure which ones to pick? A huge variety of cultivars are available today, heirlooms as well as hybrids of several different species. You’ll find single and double blooms, bicolors, patterned petals, and solid colors. We’ll help you choose – read our roundup now.
Want to grow juicy, sweet tomatoes with the best flavor? Our guide tells you how to select the sweetest varieties and encourage sugary flavor with proper growing conditions. Rich soil, supplemental water, and vine pruning are all important. Grow the best tasting cherry, plum, and beefsteaks in your summer garden.
Bee balm (aka Monarda) is one of the most popular plants in North American gardens, but it’s also one of the most likely to get out of control. Is it worth it? With careful placement, the right strategy and tools, and a bit of time, controlling bee balm is easy and worth the effort! Read more to learn our top tips.
You’ve sown and nourished pumpkins, and they’ve grown vines, leaves, and flowers. But you’re not seeing any fruit at all. Or maybe you see some fruit, but far less than you expected. What went wrong? In this article, you’ll learn the top 5 reasons why your pumpkin isn’t fruiting, plus what to do next. Read more now.
Powdery mildew is a fungal infection that affects a vast number of garden crops, including beets. The pathogen thrives in warm, dry weather and can rapidly reduce your beet harvest as well as making the leaves inedible. Learn how to identify and effectively treat this common disease in this guide. Read more now.