Category: Gardening
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Why Are My Zucchini Turning Yellow and Rotting? (6 Prevention Tips)
There’s nothing more devastating than harvesting a bunch of rotten and discolored zucchini after a laborious planting season that was planned to be a complete success. Don’t worry, this is actually pretty normal. Zucchini rot and discoloration are quite common amongst gardeners. Even so, why does zucchini turn yellow and rot? Zucchini turn yellow and […]
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How To Grow Chili Pepper Plants Faster – Complete Solution!
If you’re keen to grow new plants but are tight with time, chili plants could be suited for you. But is there a good way to grow chili plants faster? Chili pepper plants grow fast, but closely managing the fertilizer, sunlight, and growing temperature can speed up the time to harvest. Early harvest fans can […]
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Do Potatoes Need Lots of Water? (6 Observations)
Potatoes are one of the most satisfying vegetables to grow in your garden and to have on your plate. The good thing about potatoes is in cooler climates, they get most of their water from rainfall. But, if you live in a warmer climate, you might be wondering exactly how much water you need to […]
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Why Basil Leaves Turn White (And What You Can Do to Help)
Basil is a member of the mint family and is used worldwide. Popularized in the Mediterranean, the herb originated in India and was advanced by ancient routes revolving around the spice trade. It’s kind of some cool history, but the history doesn’t much matter when you’re wondering why the leaves on your basil plant are […]
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Why Does My Lettuce Taste like Dirt? (4 Possible Reasons)
Lettuce is one of my favorite key ingredients in salads but getting them from the store all of the time is a gamble. That’s why I prefer growing my own lettuce, although nobody likes to eat lettuce that tastes like dirt. So why does some lettuce taste like dirt? Lettuce develops a dirty or earthy […]
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Why Do Cucumber Leaves Feel Crispy? Causes and Fixes
If you have noticed that your cucumber leaves feel crispy recently, you should act fast. There are a few things that may be responsible for this problem, and it’s important to figure out the cause sooner rather than later. The main culprits or causes of crispy cucumber leaves include: Lack of moisture Powdery mildew Too […]
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Why Do Garlic Plants Fall Over? (7 Reasons and Tips)
Garlic is a staple ingredient in many dishes, and you can find it in kitchens all around the globe. So, it’s no wonder that lots of people grow it in their gardens each year. One problem you might encounter as a garlic grower, however, is drooping plants. Drooping is a common problem with garlic. So, […]
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Growing and Storing Garlic: A Complete Guide
Growing garlic is a must for any garden, or at least it’s a must for any gardener who enjoys eating garlic on anything. Fresh garlic tastes so much better. But for years, I struggled to understand why my garlic didn’t do well. Thankfully, some research and adjusting how I tried to grow garlic has saved […]
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Do Pepper Plants Grow Back Every Year? (Are They Perennials or Annuals?)
Peppers remain popular house and garden plants despite their mildly challenging planting requirements. These tropical plants depend on super hot and sunny weather conditions to grow and set fruit that it might appear like they’re doomed to nothing but death in the fall. All peppers can be perennials, growing back year after year, if they […]
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Do Raspberries Attract Bees? 10 Things to Know
Raspberries are one of the most loved berries in the USA. They’re easy to grow and they attract a range of insects into your garden. But you might have noticed that bees seem to have a taste for your raspberries. So, what is it about raspberries that the bees like so much? Raspberries naturally attract […]
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Blue Raspberries: What you need to know
We’re familiar with raspberries: sweet, tart, and red. But what about the blue raspberry? While they exist mostly in artificially flavored products such as candy and drinks, the fruit is also found in nature. Blue raspberries are native to western North America. It’s also known as the whitebark raspberry, and it can be found in […]
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Do Cucumbers Like Coffee Grounds? (Read Before Planting!)
If you grow vegetables, it’s normal to seek out environmentally-friendly gardening methods these days. And when it comes to environmentally friendly fertilizer, used coffee grounds are a good choice for most garden plants. So, if you grow cucumbers, you might be wondering if you can give them coffee grounds too? Cucumbers will thrive when planted […]
