Robby 
I love plants. I have a BSc. in Turf and Landscape Horticulture, an MSc. in Crop Production, and a Ph. D. in Crop Science, as well as over 20 years of experience in landscaping, gardening, horticulture, and agriculture. Taking care of the soil has been the main focus of my career because healthy plants grow … Read more
Are you growing indoor plants that need support? You need an indoor plant trellis! Our customers love using our trellises for their pothos, hoyas, peperomia, philodendrons, ivy, begonias, and more. . With our Garden Style Trellis, you can bring a classic garden look inside all year, no matter what the weather is like where you … Read more
Summer is in full swing and your hydrangea blooms are bursting with color. Or are they? These beautiful flowering shrubs are low maintenance but sometimes they can cause gardeners some anguish. At the top of the list is anything that has to do with flowers that don’t look good, especially flowers that turn brown. Hydrangeas … Read more
Since sweet potatoes are becoming more popular, it’s time to talk about how to grow this plant in a bucket. This article will tell you everything you need to know to start growing your own sweet potatoes in 20-gallon buckets, from where to buy your first seed potato to how to harvest a huge crop … Read more
Groundcovers are low-growing plants that spread quickly to form a dense cover. They add beauty to the landscape, and they can also solve many planting problems in difficult sites. Grass is the best-known groundcover, but grass is not suited to all locations. Groundcover plants should be used where grass is difficult to grow or maintain. … Read more
Although turnips don’t have a fancy name, small, young ones with their green, leafy tops are actually very tasty. They’re one of the easier Brassica family plants to grow, and you can pick them whenever you need to during the winter. They’re delicious simply cooked as a side vegetable, roasted or added to winter stews. … Read more
Trees and pests don’t work well together. But is it really that easy? It’s not always clear-cut when it comes to ants around our trees and their roots and stems. There are kinds of ants that don’t hurt trees and can even help them stay healthy. Others, however, may be harmful to trees. Find out … Read more
Zucchini is a fun summer squash to grow yourself. With prolific production that keeps coming all season long, a few zucchini plants can keep your kitchen stocked with fresh veggies. However, when grown in containers, zucchini does require large pots to accommodate their spreading roots. In this article, we will look at optimal pot sizes … Read more
We all plant roses for the blooms. Coming across thorny bushes in the garden while hoping to smell and see beautiful roses is the worst thing that can happen. Roses are durable perennials and usually healthy once well-established. But the weather, the state of your garden, soil amendments, and pest and disease problems can affect … Read more
Growing watermelons in containers is a great way to enjoy this sweet summertime treat even if you only have a small space like a patio, balcony or rooftop. With the right containers, soil, seeds and care, you can harvest ripe watermelons from pots right outside your backdoor! Choosing the Right Container The most important thing … Read more