Latest articles by Kathee Mierzejewski
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Summer Squash Planting: How To Grow Summer Squash
The summer squash plant is a versatile plant that can include so many different types of squash from yellow squash to zucchini. Growing summer squash is similar to growing any other type of vining plants. Learn more here.
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Tips For Growing And Planting Rutabaga
Growing rutabagas is not much different from growing a turnip. They are a cross between the turnip and the cabbage plant. To learn how to grow rutabaga in the garden, read this article.
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Identifying And Treating Greasy Spot Fungus
Citrus fruit can suffer from fungal problems just like other fruits. The most common form of citrus tree fungus is greasy spot fungus. Find out what to do when your fruit is affected using the information in the following article.
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Apple Tree Planting Guide: Growing An Apple Tree In Your Yard
Most apple tree planting guides will tell you that apple trees can take a long time to fruit. This depends on several factors, of which this article for growing apple trees will cover in more detail.
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Learn More About Balcony Vegetable Gardening
Growing a vegetable garden on a balcony is not all that difficult, and you can truly have a fruitful balcony vegetable garden. This article will help get you started, so click here now.
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Information On Crepe Myrtle Tree Problems
Crepe myrtle plants are somewhat particular. While they are pretty hardy, there are crepe myrtle problems that can affect them. Read this article to learn more about these problems and how to fix them.
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Information On How To Prune Roots On Houseplants
Sometimes, to cultivate plants for indoor use you end up doing some root cutting. This is an acceptable way of dividing plants that are pot bound so you can separate them into new pots. Read more here.
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How To Grow Snow Peas - Planting Snow Peas In Your Garden
Have you ever thought about how to grow snow peas? Growing snow peas requires no more work than growing other varieties of peas. This article can help with getting started growing and caring for snow peas.
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Problems With Fig Trees: Common Fig Tree Diseases
As rewarding as they are frustrating, figs are commonly troubled by several diseases. Knowing how to recognize fig tree diseases can help keep you one step ahead. Read here to learn more.
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Information On The Biointensive Planting Method
For better soil quality and space saving in the garden, consider biointensive gardening. Read this article for more information on how to grow a biointensive garden. Click here to get started.
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Common Gladiola Disease Problems And Gladiolus Pests
If you have planted gladiolus, you should usually be able to enjoy gladiolus problem-free. However, gladiolus pests are abundant, and the most common of all is problems with the corm. This article has more info.
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Wisteria Problems: Learn More About Common Wisteria Diseases
The fragrance and beauty of a mature wisteria vine is enough to stop anyone dead in their tracks, including its extreme hardiness to most pests and diseases. Read here for common causes of wisteria sickness.
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Information On How To Harvest Okra
Growing okra is a pretty simple garden task. Harvesting okra can be tricky, however, because you have to get to them before the pods become tough. This article can help with tips on when and how to pick okra.
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Wetwood Infected Bleeding Trees: Why Do Trees Ooze Sap
A number of things can cause a tree to start showing signs of bacterial wetwood. Though not usually serious, it can be a chronic disease that can eventually cause the tree's decline. Click here for more info.
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What Plants Grow Indoors In Shade: Houseplants That Like Shade
Shaded locations of the home are tough to stock with live plants - probably why silk plants are popular. If you live in an apartment or other setting that doesn't allow for much light, you may wonder, "What plants grow indoors in shade?" This article will help.
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Growing And Planting Smoke Trees In The Landscape
Growing smoke trees is something people do to make great looking shrub borders or even just as a pretty patio or accent tree in a front yard garden. Planting smoke trees is easy enough, and this article will help.
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How To Pick A Ripe Watermelon
Everyone starts growing watermelons in their garden thinking that the fruit will grow, they will pick it in the summertime, slice it up and eat it. But there is a right time to pick a watermelon, and this article will help.
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Gardenia Bugs - How To Control And Eliminate Gardenia Insects
Gardenias are beautiful flowers that withstand many soil and temperature differences. However, they are susceptible to a few gardenia insects and related diseases. Click here to take a look at the most common.
