Basil is a heat-loving annual herb that is a staple summertime crop in most kitchen gardens, even for those located in colder climates. Basil leaves can develop black or brown spots from exposure to frost, bacterial or fungal infections, the presence of pests, or sometimes from a nutrient deficiency in …
Most tomato growers will have experienced their previously healthy, plump tomatoes suddenly develop large splits through their skin or in circles patterns around the fruit. Tomatoes splitting on the vine can be extraordinarily frustrating, especially since it creates an opening for disease or pests to contribute to the quick demise …
Curling tomato leaves are one of the most common issues tomato gardeners face. The leaves of the tomato plant are sensitive and highly responsive to changing environmental conditions, so curling leaves are often the first sign of an underlying issue that needs to be addressed. There are multiple reasons why …
Mulching has been driving a revolution in gardening. Look at the picture if a garden from decades ago and a modern one and you will find a huge difference: now we use mulch in flower beds, borders and even vegetable gardens! Mulching has many uses and qualities though, so, what …
Whether you grow your perennials in your garden bed, border, or container, one thing is sure: you don’t want deer munching on them. If you live in an area where deer live, you will know the feeling… One day you walk out, and where you had rich and lush foliage, …
Here are few tips on how to identify, control, and get rid of cabbage worms in your garden.
Aphids, also called blackflies or greenflies, are small insects of the Aphidoidea superfamily you need to eliminate naturally when they colonize your plants and suck their sap. There are at least 5,000 species of aphids in the world. Aphids are one of the most common complaints for garden plants and …
Marigolds belong in every vegetable garden, and that’s not an exaggeration. Gardeners quickly learn that marigolds offer several benefits to vegetable gardens that cannot be ignored. Marigolds look lovely no matter where you plant them. They look great in hanging baskets, containers, planters, and garden borders. They also make a …
That white fuzzy mold that is spreading on the leaves of your houseplants or garden plants is powdery mildew. It is caused by the spores of group of small fungi of the Erysiphales order. Many species in this order can appear as white or off white dust or powder that spreads on leaves and …
Grass is a protagonist of gardening; the English lawn fills with green home gardens and public parks alike. But grass becomes “weed” when it starts popping up in flower beds, borders and other places where you don’t want it. So, how can you make sure that you only have grass …
