Harvesting homegrown veggies is one of the most satisfying things in the world, and even more so when you start from scratch – from seed, to be more precise. Getting those healthy, juicy tomatoes from your kitchen garden isn’t hard if you’re familiar with some basic steps. If this is your first time, we’d recommend …
Have you noticed disfigured, sunken areas on the trunk or one of the branches on your apple tree? It’s most likely an apple canker that you’re up against. Apple canker is a common fungal disease that infects the tree through wounds on the bark made by pruning, animal damage or diseases. A pest called wooly …
Apple tree is a beautiful sight in any garden. Not only does it add to your outdoor landscape, but also bears one of the world’s healthiest fruits. However, unfortunately, apple trees are susceptible to a wide range of diseases, especially when not growing in the ideal conditions. Apple tree brown spots on leaves could suggest …
Apple trees are very productive species and it’s easy to find cultivars for all sorts of taste and color preferences and climates. Despite the fact that they are easy to grow, there are a number of diseases and pests that the species is prone to. If you want to avoid such problems through the years, …
Apple trees are a great addition to any garden since they produce a lot of apples in the fall and early winter.However, things can go wrong from time to time, robbing you of the pleasure of plucking those picture-perfect red, luscious apples from your tree. Apple tree black rot is one such issue, which can …
Apple tree is a staple in many home gardens. It is a beautiful sight all year round, especially during the summers and fall when the blooming and fruiting is at its peak. Nonetheless, apples are notorious for a variety of infections, pests and other problems. You’re justified to be a little sceptical about your apple …
Apple tree is a beautiful sight in any garden. Sitting in its shade, an apple in one hand and a book in the other reminds you of a fairytale setting. But as soon as you notice that unsightly white fuzz developing on the branches, you know something isn’t right. What is the white fuzz and …
If you’ve been growing tomatoes, there are high chances that you’ve encountered tomato hornworms. Tomato hornworms, often confused with tobacco hornworms, are green caterpillars that can devastate your tomato crop. Other than tomatoes, they also feed on other plants from the nightshade family, including eggplant, pepper, potatoes and tobacco. Amidst the frustration and schemes to …
Tomatoes are the most popular varieties to grow in home vegetable gardens in spring. These heat-loving vegetables are planted in the garden after all dangers of frost have passed and the soil is nice and warm for the seeds to germinate and the seedlings to thrive in. Besides warm temperatures, they need rich soil, full …
Most brands of multi-purpose compost sell material that has as much as 70 to 100% peat. This fact is quite alarming considering that even small amounts of peat lay long-lasting environmental effects on the environment. Unless the packaging specifically mentions “peat-free”, expect your compost package to have high volumes of peat in it. Why should …
Keeping pests out of your vegetable garden doesn’t always have to include strong pesticides. Pesticides kill the good bugs too, diminish the quality of harvest and lay a negative impact on the environment. There are several natural, environmentally friendly ways of getting rid of bugs, companion planting being one of them. Grow plants that repel …
