Peaches Small: What’s the Problem?
Have you recently planted a peach tree hoping for an excellent yield, only to find the tree fruited peaches smaller than you’d have liked? Let’s explore why your tree wasn’t …
Gardening
Cherry Trees Wisconsin: Which Varieties to Grow?
Finding cherry trees that Wisconsin’s climate supports can be somewhat of a challenge. However, there are options for growing the stone fruit in the Badger State. Tart varieties, in particular, …
Do Cucumber Plants Like Epsom Salts
Flower gardeners often use Epsom salts as a fertilizer because it contains magnesium needed for healthy plants. Epsom salt (chemically known as magnesium sulfate) benefits plants in many ways: it …
Do Ladybugs Eat Spider Mites? Effective Pest Control Methods
Besides being pretty-looking members of the beetle family, ladybugs are also great experts in pest control. During their pest control endeavors, they do not damage the plants in your garden …
Is Corn Man Made: The Origins and Growth of Corn
Corn is one of the most common food staples in the world. You can go pretty much anywhere and find large fields of it growing. However, you never see corn …
Cucumber Plant Only Producing Male Flowers
Cucumber plants have male and female flowers, but sometimes only male flowers are produced. This can be frustrating for gardeners trying to grow cucumbers for picking. If your cucumber plant …
Can You Plant Two Tomato Plants Together: A Growers Guide
If you are an avid gardener, you want to get the most out of your garden space, especially when planting crowd favorite tomato plants. You may wonder if there’s any …
Eggplant Leaves Curling: Common Causes and Solutions
You’ve likely been dreaming of the eggplant parmesan and other dishes you’ll be able to make with your bounty of eggplant. So it’s undoubtedly concerning if you notice your eggplant …
Clear Goo on Peaches? Here’s What It Is and What To Do About It
Have you ever plucked a juicy peach from a tree only to find it covered in a clear, gooey substance? You’re not alone. In fact, this strange phenomenon is actually …
Do Plum Trees Produce Fruit Every Year?
Though you may have seen plums available year-round at your local grocery store, that doesn’t mean that every plum tree will produce fruit yearly. In fact, whether or not a …