“I can’t figure out what disease(s) is affecting my ‘Black Krim’ tomato plant (which may have now spread to the ‘Rutgers’).” In late June I noticed significant leaf curl of some vines of the ‘Black Krim’. June was a dry month, so I thought it might be a physical problem. However, watering didn’t seem to … Read more
Overcrowding of rose bushes can lead to major problems with various diseases, fungi, and others. By leaving enough space between our rosebushes, oxygen can flow through and around them, which helps keep diseases away. Good oxygen movement also increases the overall health and performance of the rose bushes. Whether you’re planting a single rose bush … Read more
Many times when we bring fuchsia plants home from the store, they are loaded with their fairy-like blossoms. After a few weeks, your fuchsia’s flower count starts to go down, and one day, it has no more flowers. Dont worry; this is a common occurrence with fuchsia, but one that can usually be easily fixed. … Read more
I have a large container on my patio with strawberry plants in it. This was the 2nd summer for these strawberries. Unfortunately, the plants only put out a handful of strawberries back in early June. I was very disappointed to say the least. I went to a nearby nursery to ask them what I could … Read more
Common parsley, Petroselinum crispum, is a member of the carrot family (Apiaceae). It is common as a garnish or as a flavoring in many dishes and salads. Curly types look great in most gardens too, whether they’re used in a border or with other herbaceous plants. Native to the Mediterranean area, parsley has a biennial … Read more
While rhubarb is often propagated from root divisions, growing rhubarb from seed is a much more economical method. Many commercial rhubarb plants available from nursery catalogs are just seedlings grown out for a year or two. There are hundreds of rhubarb seedlings you can grow from one nursery rhubarb plant if you just wait. Like … Read more
Pruning and deadheading begonia is recommended to promote a bushier plant with more flowers. Also, prune if your plant becomes leggy. This will help the plant grow in a way that looks healthier and will encourage it to use its energy to make more flowers. Begonias are popular flowering plants that come in over 1,800 … Read more
With their profuse blooms in shades of pink, purple, red, white and more, petunias are a summertime garden favorite These fast-growing annuals or tender perennials instantly fill beds, borders, containers and hanging baskets with vivid color But petunias are tropical plants that evolved in warmer climates. They lack natural cold hardiness when grown in most … Read more
Growing vegetables in containers is a great alternative to planting them in beds in the ground. It doesn’t matter if you don’t have much room, bad soil, or can’t or don’t want to bend all the way down to the ground. Containers can help you. Keep reading to learn how to grow cabbage in containers. … Read more
We’re hard-pressed to find anyone who doesn’t enjoy the smell of fresh roses gracing their home or garden. Their delicate perfume and charming appearance will enrich any and every environment. Because of improvements in gardening and flower preservation, we can enjoy the sweet smell of roses almost all year long. But how exactly is this … Read more