Latest articles by Kristi Waterworth
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Splitting Pomegranate Fruit: Reasons Pomegranates Split Open On The Tree
Waiting all year for your juicy, fresh pomegranates to mature can be a real killer - much more so when they suddenly start splitting just before harvest. Find out why this heart-breaker happens and what you can do to prevent it in this article.
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My Asparagus Is Too Thin: Causes For Thin Asparagus Spears
Asparagus can be a challenging vegetable in the garden, but if you take good care of this hardy plant, it'll produce dependable and predictable harvests. Discover what you're missing should you get thin asparagus spears in this article.
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Hyacinths Won't Bloom: Reasons For Hyacinth Flowers Not Blooming
When the hyacinths aren't blooming, is it really spring? If yours are failing you this year, check with us to discover the most common causes of a lack of bloom. Learn more about getting hyacinths to bloom in this article.
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Reasons Why New Growth Is Dying
When the new growth on your plants starts to wither and die, you know you're in trouble. Read this article to better understand what's going on with your plants and find out if the problem is serious.
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Jelly Lichen Information: What Is Tar Jelly Lichen
Nature produces amazing things, like the lichens. These symbiotic life forms are an unusual visitor to the garden, but are they dangerous? Find out in this article and get more information about tar jelly lichen.
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Boxwood Winter Protection: Treating Cold Injury In Boxwoods
If you've got a boxwood that often emerges from winter with brown, tan or blackened foliage and needs an extensive pruning, there are some steps you can take to help it survive the winter much more intact. This article will help.
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Rhododendron Winter Care: Preventing Cold Injury In Rhododendron Shrubs
Winter is a difficult season for lots of plants, even evergreens like rhododendrons. By giving them good care through the year and taking some preventative steps, your shrubs will fly through this winter beautifully. Click here for more info.
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Winter Lawn Damage: Treating Lawns With Cold Damage
As the crocus are emerging from their winter sleep, the last thing you want to discover is a huge turf-related surprise. Dead grass is nobody's idea of a great spring, but there are some ways to recover from winter lawn damage. This article will help.
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No Flowers On Lantana Plants: Reasons Why A Lantana Won't Bloom
Lantanas are amazingly reliable and beautiful members of the landscape, but sometimes they just won?t bloom. Find out the common causes of lantana bloom failure in this article so you can enjoy these plants all season long.
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Causes Of Yellow Or Brown Leaves on Watermelon Plants
Watermelons are a joy to have in any large garden, but they can turn into a nightmare riddled with anxiety when their leaves start to turn yellow or brown. So what are the reasons for watermelon leaves turning brown or yellow? Click here to find out.
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What Are Potato Eelworms: Prevention And Treatment For Eelworms
A nematode by any other name is just as nasty of a garden problem. Nematode eelworm control can help safeguard your potato crop. Learn about eelworms in potatoes and what you can do to stop them in this insightful article.
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What Are Pickleworms: Tips For Treating Pickleworms In Gardens
They may sound like the residents of your favorite fictitious childhood world, but pickleworms are serious business. In this article, we'll walk you through identifying pickleworm damage and tell what you can do about these nasty little caterpillars.
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Learn About Silkworms: Keeping Silkworms As Pets For Kids
If you're looking for a simple summer project to do with your kids that's not only a time-honored tradition but a chance to explore history and geography, look no further than raising silkworms. Read here for some basic information about these important creatures.
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Getting Rid of Chiggers: Tips For Controlling Chigger Bugs In The Garden
Invisible and evil, chiggers can make the summer unbearable with the itching they cause, especially when you're out in the garden. Learn how to manage chiggers and deal with their bites in this article.
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Blackleg Plant Disease: Treating Blackleg Disease In Vegetables
Blackleg is a serious disease for both potatoes and cole crops, like cabbage and broccoli. Although these two diseases are very different, they can be controlled using some of the same strategies. Learn what those are in this article.
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Managing Lizard Populations: Tips For Getting Rid Of Lizards In Gardens
Although largely beneficial, some gardeners are concerned about getting rid of lizards. If you're one of these gardeners, learn about managing lizard populations in this article.
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Forget-Me-Not Troubles: Problems With Forget-Me-Nots In Gardens
Growing forget-me-nots can be a walk in the park if you know what signs of danger to be on the lookout for. Even though these plants have few problems, there's always a risk of fungal disease or insect pests, so use this article for help with common forget-me-not problems.
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My Forget-Me-Nots Won’t Bloom: How To Fix A Forget-Me-Not With No Flowers
Forget-me-nots are iconic flowers in the garden and easy enough for even the beginning gardener to see a lot of success in a short time. Unfortunately, they can also be fussy if they're too far out of their comfort zone and may refuse to flower. Click here to learn more.
