Growing from Seed Potatoes and Sweet Potato Slips
Potatoes grow best in regions where the soil temperature is cool, ranging from 45 degrees F for planting and 60 to 70 degrees F for growth. So, if you live …
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Phoenix-Rising Fungus Gnats
Unannounced, the condominium association decided to paint the place—much obliged, but that meant my patio plants had to be put inside. As I watered, the soil did crawl with sudden …
How to Spot, Treat, and Prevent Sage Diseases
Sage plants are relatively disease-free, but there are a few that can damage your plants. Most are caused by fungi that can spread through the soil, water, air, infected tools, …
Tips for Avoiding Diseases and Pests in Your Garlic Crop
Rotate crops regularly—Many bacteria, fungi, and viruses live in the soil for years and are just waiting to prey on your garlic plants. To minimize the likelihood of disease, plant …
Dealing with Garlic Diseases
Garlic diseases can be caused by bacteria, fungi, and viruses, and they can be spread through the soil, water, air, infected tools, animals, and even gardeners themselves. …
How to Spot, Treat, and Prevent Tomato Diseases
Tomato plant diseases are caused by bacteria, fungi, and viruses. The diseases can spread through the soil, water, air, infected tools, animals, and even gardeners themselves. …
The Tree Whisperer
I love trees—and all plants. You probably love them too. By listening to them, I have come to know hundreds of trees and other plants as individuals. When they are …
