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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
When gardeners want a higher yield, taller plants, or a healthier garden, they often turn to fertilizer. But many of us feel less than drawn to commercial chemical products. Manure, …
Zucchini is the long green squash that you find in the summertime. They are often confused with cucumbers, but they are not bumpy. Instead, they are shiny and smooth to …
Green beans are a great addition to home gardens. With only a little soil maintenance, gardeners will have a plentiful harvest in no time that is easy to can or …