Lou Austria 
A ubiquitous sight in home gardens, tomato plants fill vegetable gardens around the world with bright red fruit, used in a seemingly endless variety of dishes. Though some see it …
Growing a vegetable garden, tomatoes are among the most popular. They don’t require much care and can be easily grown from seed. But there are times when some people may …
Healthy and nutrient-rich soil are essential for plant life. It helps regulate moisture, provides nutrients, and supports the plant’s root system. But have you ever been in a situation where …
Standing tall and proud, pear trees bear tasty fruit with lush freshness. Nothing beats a juicy pear, and these trees are not only easy to grow but also make excellent …
Potential Hydrogen, or what we commonly know as pH, is a scale used to measure the acidity or alkalinity of a substance. In terms of plants, the soil’s pH level …
You’ve been tending your broccoli patch, ensuring it gets the right amount of water and sunlight. The florets have been growing steadily larger each day, and you can’t wait to …
If this is your first time growing peppers, or you’ve had some of them fail to set fruit in the past, you’re wondering if you’re doing something wrong. The question …
The blackberry bush is a fruit-bearing wildflower shrub that stands approximately 3 to 6 feet tall. The bush itself is a mass of tangled branches with small, sharp thorns, and …
Nothing brings more summertime joy than the bright rows of yellow petals of sunflowers. Combined with their sheer size, these beautiful vibrant plants are hard to miss and impossible not …
The Girard Crimson Azalea is a stunning varietal that produces an abundance of flowers. These flowers are set against a backdrop of lush, green foliage, making for a dramatic display. …