Blossom-end rot is a serious disorder of tomato, pepper, and eggplant. Growers often are distressed to notice that a dry sunken decay has developed on the blossom end (opposite the stem) of many fruit, especially the first fruit of the season. This nonparasitic disorder can be very damaging, with losses of 50% or more in some years.
Read MoreCaring for hanging baskets is relatively simple, but there are some basic things you should consider. Follow these tips to keep your baskets looking great all summer long.
Read MoreFall is the perfect time for planting wildflowers. Think about it! In nature wildflowers produce their seed in the fall. The seed then falls on the ground, goes dormant during the winter, and then sprouts in the early spring and summer. You can easily replicate this same process.
Read MoreAfter harvesting early-maturing vegetables such as salad greens, radishes, peas and spinach, gardeners can plant other crops in midsummer for fall harvest. Some root crops, greens and other vegetables can be successfully grown from late June, July or even August plantings.
Read MoreContainer grown sunflowers are a great way to bring color from the garden and landscape onto your patio, porch, or even into your home. Whether you grow them from seed yourself or buy them at a garden center, there are a few things you should consider when growing them. Follow these tips to get the most out of your sunflower.
Read MoreThis past week, I got a message from Laura Brinker. She was having a problem with her geranium. It had new buds on it that were seemingly dying before even blooming! However, when she sent me a photo what caught my eye was the browning leaves near the bottom right of the photo. I had seen this before…
Read MoreThat plant’s bolted! …. What? Plants can’t run! So what does it mean when a plant bolts? If you are unfamiliar with the term, bolting may seem like an odd term. After all, plants don’t generally run away, which is the usual definition of “bolt” outside the gardening world.
Read MoreWhile roses require more care and maintenance than many annuals and perennials, the results can be strikingly beautiful. With these tips you can give your roses the care they need to flourish even in the heat of the summer.
Read MoreZinnias are one of the easiest annuals to grow, grow quickly, and bloom heavily. They make a massive burst of color in your garden.
Read MoreIt's been HOT outside the last few days. We're getting into the time of the year where the heat can feel oppressive on especially warm days. Don't underestimate the danger a hot day can create.
Read MoreKeeping up with gardening tasks in the summer can be a task in itself. Rainy weather one day, sun the next, and unpredictable storms sometimes make planning ahead impossible. Here are some tips to keep you on track.
Read MoreMaybe you have a new house with no landscaping, or perhaps you are looking to rejuvenate your aging landscape. You need plants that make your home look welcoming, take the curb appeal up a level, and tie the house to the surrounding landscape. You need a good foundation. In fact, that’s what these plantings are called – “foundation beds”.
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