Invasive plants threaten the yard! They snuff out your perennials and overrun the area with rampant growth. Don’t let them take over; the larger and more established they are, the more difficult it will be to remove them. Join native plant gardener Jerad Bryant and discover seven environmentally friendly ways to eliminate invasive plants.
After months in the ground, you may notice your tomato plants begin to become discolored, spotted, or weak from disease. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn symptoms of some common late summer tomato diseases and how to prevent them.
Splitting tomatoes is the last thing you want to see! You’ve invested time, money, and effort into growing your crop, only to discover splits and cracks forming at the end of the season. Don’t fret—these seven quick cures will reduce splitting and prevent it from occurring in the future.
While we can overlook plant diseases that cause only minor, if any, damage, some are lethal to our ornamentals and edibles and benefit from quick action. Prevention is the first step, but when they crop up, knowing what to do next helps limit the spread. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores garden diseases that are too risky to ignore for overall garden health.
Healthy delphiniums bring floriferous spires of bell blooms that create a spectacle and beckon pollinators. The short-lived perennials are susceptible to common diseases that can counteract the blooms. Gardening expert Katheirne Rowe outlines what to look for, as well as how to prevent delphinium problems for an easier show of color.
Tomato hornworms make quick work of devouring otherwise healthy tomato plants. While the North American natives become pollinating hawkmoths, their work on our crops leads to fruit loss. To deter the hearty caterpillars, implement tomato companions with pest-repelling qualities. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines favorites that contribute to a balanced garden system.
Aborvitae are rugged performers with a stately presence that anchors the landscape all year. Whether the native species or their cultivars, their multitude of forms, sizes, and colors highlight various garden scales. While durable, they are susceptible to disorders that cause browning. Garden expert Katherine Rowe outlines reasons an arborvitae may turn brown and ways to remedy the situation.
Dahlias are popular, and not just with gardeners; pests like them, too! Find out what's eating your beautiful dahlias and how you can save them from garden insects that will ruin your flowers.
The warm temperatures and humidity of summer create ideal conditions for many garden diseases. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to discuss potential disease issues in the summer garden and how to deal with them before they become problematic.
White, fuzzy growth is the last thing you want to see on your honeysuckle! It’ll start with small spots and quickly spread out of control. Don’t let the pesky fungi cause issues in your garden. Instead, use this step-by-step guide to take care of the issue.
It’s the time of year when many of us need extra sun protection, including our plants that have the potential for sunburn. With peak summer rays and temperatures, a little extra care helps maintain health and production. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores how to heal sunburned plants for rebounding growth.
Barren landscapes can flourish with growth! Simply plant some native sedges in the genus Carex. These grass-like plants thrive in low-water conditions, require minimal mowing, and can withstand harsh weather. Pull out those invasive weeds and plant one of these 15 native sedges instead.