Do Deer Eat Marigolds? And How To Use Marigolds To deter them From Your Garden
Deer find marigolds unappetizing, and 90% of the times they will walk on without giving them a single bite. Maybe even more than 90% of the time; and in fact …
Plant Problems
All Begonias Aren’t Deer-Resistant: Here’s How To Keep Deer From Eating Begonias
All sorts of flowers are deer’s top choice on the menu, roses, azaleas and pansies, but not begonias, people think. Things are not as straightforward though, and you may end up being …
What’s Up With These Black Spots On My Tomatoes And How Do I Fix It?
Growing tomatoes at home has its challenges, and one of the most common is noticing black spots appearing on tomato fruits. What are these black spots on my tomatoes? What …
The 10 Best Deer-Resistant Herbs For Deterring deer From Your Garden
Deer are a serious problem for gardens, because these uninvited four legged guests eat away at flowers, leaves and young branches of vegetables, decorative plants and even herbs sometimes. But …
What Is Eating Your Peppers At Night And How To Stop Them
Do you wake up in the morning and discover holes in your pepper plants? Or worse yet, do you find entire plants completely devoured by some unseen night prowler? Sometimes, …
6 Reasons Your Zucchini Leaves Are Turning Yellow And What To Do About It
Zucchinis are an easy plant to grow in most climates. Sometimes, however, the typically dark green leaves will turn yellow and start dying. This is a clear indication that something …
6 Reasons Cucumbers Turn Yellow And What You Can Do About It
Cucumbers are a fairly easy plant to grow and can produce large quantities of firm, green vegetables. However, your harvest will sometimes be blighted by an unsightly (and unsavory) yellow …
5 Reasons Why Your Tomato Plants Are Wilting And How To Revive A Wilted Tomato Plant
It is very disappointing when a tomato plant that started out healthy and strong begins to wilt halfway through the season, and it can be extra frustrating if you don’t …
How to Choose the Most Disease Resistant Tomatoes for Your Garden
Tomatoes are very generous plants but they also get sick with an awfully long list of diseases! In fact, from blight to spotted wilt virus there are 63 different ailments …
Basil Leaves Turning Black: Identifying and Treating black spots on basil
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 …