Have you ever seen a patch of brown marigold leaves? If not, nothing to see here, browse along. But. What if your marigolds currently resemble a collection of autumn potpourri? ‘What did I do wrong this time?’ you ask, probably to an unresponsive trowel you affectionately call Sandy Loam (don’t pretend you don’t). Chances are,…
Is there anything more disheartening than pulling up a carrot, only to find a Surrealist art piece? Either would be more digestible if it followed a deeper understanding of the forces that shaped it. Bad luck is not one of those. It’s often a few common, easily fixable mistakes. That perfect, straight, long, strong, and…
Another day, another beautiful radish leaf! That’s not my idea of crunchy, spicy bites, and I’m sure it isn’t yours either. If you prefer not to harvest a miniature forest instead of a juicy root crop, stop weeping into your watering can. Before you throw in the trowel, you need to get to the root…
We all want a garden that looks like it stepped out of a magazine, but not all of us have acres of rolling green or the patience of a saint. And if you’re anything like me, you also want to do some good while you’re at it. Thus, what if I told you there’s a…
While their petals might drop faster than a mic at a comedy show, your tulip leaves are just getting started. If you have questions about cutting them back… that’s serious business, and here come serious answers. Maybe. Why Tulip Leaves Don’t Die When the Flowers Do? Because they’re waiting for their Netflix show to get…
If you’ve ever felt personally victimized by a spent peony looking like a deflated balloon, you’re not alone. Welcome to the “what now?” phase of peony parenthood! Should you go at them with shears or just offer a silent prayer? As a fellow gardener, I’ve got a few thoughts on that, so let’s cut through…