When it comes to biennials like hollyhocks, it can be hard to know when to prune. Aside from end-of-season maintenance, should you trim browned leaves? Experienced gardener Sarah Jay answers this question, and covers some of the nuance involved.
Traditional tomato-growing methods are tried and true for a reason. But there are other ways to grow those delicious summer treats. Experienced gardener, Sarah Jay outlines a surprising tomato cultivation method that promotes healthy growth and limits pest and disease issues.
Keeping hungry plants on a regular feeding schedule is important, but in the summer it might be too hot to fertilize. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay covers what to do and what not to do when feeding heat-stressed plants.
Nobody dislikes zinnias, but many dislike the host of pests they bring to the garden. Follow along with master naturalist and experienced gardener Sarah Jay as she covers 7 common pests of zinnias and how to manage them.
Finding summer blooming annuals that thrive in shady areas can be difficult, but you might be amazed at the number of shade-loving plants out there. Follow along with experienced gardener Sarah Jay to find out which summer bloomers do well in shade.
If you made it all the way through the years it took to grow fruit only to have birds devour your harvest, you’re not alone. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay has the low down on ways to protect your fruit trees and shrubs from birds.
If you missed the boat on tomatoes this year, why not plan for the next? As you decide which types to grow, look for salsa tomatoes that really pack a punch. Follow along as experienced gardener, Sarah Jay details 13 of the best tomatoes for salsa.
By cutting back iris leaves and flower stalks after they finish blooming, you set up next spring’s flowers for even more vigor. Follow along as master naturalist and experienced gardener Sarah Jay walks through the steps for how to cut back irises after blooming.
If you live in a climate that shifts from cool to warm quickly, you might have bolting basil every year. In this piece, master naturalist and seasoned gardener Sarah Jay gives you 7 tips for preventing basil from bolting.
If you had trouble in the past with bowing branches and other problems related to overcrowded fruit, it’s time to thin out your peach trees! Master naturalist and experienced gardener, Sarah Jay takes you through 7 steps to thin peach trees and give them a bit of breathing room.
Perlite is a key ingredient in potting soils and hydroponics. But there are reasons people want to search for perlite alternatives. Here, master naturalist and experienced gardener Sarah Jay covers a list of substitutes that can stand in for perlite.
