What Causes Brown Spots on Plant Leaves 6 Common Explanations
Brown spots on plant leaves are one of the most common problems gardeners and houseplant owners notice.…
How to Control Japanese Beetles in the Garden Without Using Toxic Chemicals
Japanese beetles are among the most damaging garden pests in the eastern and midwestern United States, and…
7 Cool-Season Crops That Grow Better When Planted Directly in the Garden
Lots of gardeners think all seeds have to be started inside, with grow lights, and then moved…
Which Seeds Need Light to Germinate and Which Ones Need Total Darkness
Most gardeners understand seedlings need light to grow, but it’s surprisingly common to not know that many…
47 Garden Seeds That Need a Cold Period Before They Will Germinate
Many typical garden plants – lots of long-living flowers, herbs, wildflowers from where you are, and even…
5 Common Fertilizer Mistakes That Do More Harm Than Good in the Garden
People often don’t use fertilizer correctly in their home gardens. Lots of gardeners think plants will grow…
What “Days to Maturity” Really Means on Seed Packets and Why Most Gardeners Get It Wrong
You’ll find a ‘days to maturity’ number on almost all seed packets at garden centers: 60 days…
The Easiest Way to Make Leaf Mold Compost That Transforms Garden Soil
Each fall, people who own homes collect millions of tons of leaves and get rid of them,…
7 Ways Extreme Summer Heat Damages Garden Plants and What Experts Recommend
When summer gets really hot, going over 90 and even 100 degrees in lots of places, plants…
What a Soil Test Reveals and Why Guessing Costs Gardeners More Than Testing
Most home gardeners don’t use them, but professional soil tests are amazingly valuable. They typically cost between…