Of all the fruits, strawberries are among the easiest to grow and are a good choice to grow as container plants. Winterizing your potted strawberry plants will keep them happy year after year. Pots used to grow strawberries are usually made of terra cotta; the reddish-orange … [Read more...]
What Should Not Be Planted Near Cabbage?
QUESTION: What should not be planted near cabbage? I’m just getting into companion planting and have seen lots of information on what should be planted near cabbage, but none on what should not. — Jay A. ANSWER: Welcome to the wonderful world of companion planting! We’ve got … [Read more...]
How to Get Rid of Grasshoppers in the Garden
If your vegetable garden area is surrounded by grass, your crops may get visitors: pesky grasshoppers. If grasshoppers make their way to your vegetable plants, you’ll begin to notice holes in your crops’ leaves and partially eaten produce. If very large numbers of these common … [Read more...]
Common Diseases of Apple Trees, Explained
Apples are subject to a variety of diseases that can cause minor cosmetic damage or more significant damage, such as reduced yields and even tree death. The good news is home growers can avoid most diseases by planting disease resistant varieties. Below are a few of the most … [Read more...]
Topping Tomato Plants Pros and Cons, Fully Explained
by Jennifer Poindexter Have you ever heard of gardeners topping their tomatoes? This has been a long-running discussion in our family about whether this is a good idea or not. My husband comes from a long line of gardeners. They have green thumbs and pride themselves on the … [Read more...]
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