Planting fall garlic is not only simple and easy to do, it can also set you up to grow an amazing harvest of some of the biggest and most delicious garlic you’ll ever harvest next summer! Although garlic can be planted in the spring or fall, fall planting allows bulbs more time to grow larger. …
As summer hits full stride and tomato season gets into full swing, many gardeners become alarmed when some of the leaves on their tomato plants begin turning brown – and in some cases – even begin to die and fall off. This can be especially true for the lower leaves of tomato plants in mid …
One of the hardest things for many gardeners to know is when to pick their bell peppers – or more importantly, how to tell when their peppers are ripe enough for picking! Bell peppers are a staple in backyard gardens. Known for their large size and big flavor, they are delicious for everything from fresh …
How you fertilize your tomato plants during the summer months can play a critical role in just how many tomatoes your plants produce – and even more – for how long they will continue to produce late into the summer and fall. Tomato plants are one of the heaviest feeding vegetable plants a gardener can …
Did you know that summer is the perfect time to replant the cucumbers in your garden, raised beds and containers with seeds? Not only is it quick and easy – but it’s a great solution to replace cucumber plants that might be starting to fail! As summer arrives in full force, many cucumber plants that …
The question arises every single summer as tomato plants begin to grow – should you or shouldn’t you remove the suckers on tomato plants? And, do I need to even prune my tomato plants at all? Tomato suckers have long been the topic for hot debate among avid tomato growers. On one side, you have …
When you prune the pepper plants that grow in your garden, raised beds or containers – great things happen! When it comes to growing healthy, vibrant and extremely productive pepper plants, pruning can play a big role in the overall success of your plants. Not only can pruning your pepper plants help improve the amount …
When it comes to getting the most from your tomato plants this year – it’s important to avoid three of the biggest and most common tomato growing mistakes gardeners often make that not only hurt the growth of their plants, but more importantly, the overall harvest they eventually produce! Whether you grow your tomatoes in …
Looking for a few effective methods to get rid of potato beetles and eliminate them without having to resort to harsh chemicals and insecticides? Potato beetles can destroy the leaves of some of the most beloved vegetable plants in a home garden. Although they get their name from their love of attacking the foliage of …
Looking for a few natural methods to keep whiteflies from infesting your tomato plants this year? Whiteflies can be devastating to a tomato plant. And, unfortunately, in several different ways. For starters, whiteflies love to feed on the leaves of tomato plants. They do this because they love the sap that is inside of the …