Marigold Leaves Turning Brown? Here’s What’s Likely Going Wrong
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Marigold Leaves Turning Brown? Here’s What’s Likely Going Wrong

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,…

Why Your Carrots Are Coming Out Short, Twisted, or Stunted
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Why Your Carrots Are Coming Out Short, Twisted, or Stunted

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…

All Tops, No Roots? Why Your Radishes Aren’t Forming Properly
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All Tops, No Roots? Why Your Radishes Aren’t Forming Properly

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…

The Right Way to Cut Back Tulips for Healthy Spring Growth Next Year
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The Right Way to Cut Back Tulips for Healthy Spring Growth Next Year

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…

Cut Back or Leave Alone? What to Do With Peonies After Flowering
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Cut Back or Leave Alone? What to Do With Peonies After Flowering

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…