If you have the right soil, blueberries are one of the easiest to grow fruits. They can live for 50 years or more, require little care, have no pest or disease problems to speak of, and can easily be grown as no spray fruits. They are so easy to care for that many people never…
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How To Prune Apple Trees
Today we are going to take a quick look at how to prune apple trees. While it is true that your apple trees will produce fruit without pruning, you will get better, easier to pick fruit if you prune the trees. Ideally apple trees should be pruned yearly. Young trees will require little to no…
How To Prune Kiwi Vines
Last year, we looked at how to prune grapes, brambles, and some ornamentals. Now we are going to continue our way through our orchard and take a look at how to prune kiwi vines. It is essential to prune your kiwis every year. They are a massive vine that can quickly get out of control…
Designing A Garden Like A Professional
Have you ever wondered what makes the difference between a garden that really pops and one that is hum drum? One that looks professionally designed vs decidedly amateur? Today we are going to take a look at how to take a landscape from boring to the talk of the neighborhood. So if you are interested…
Winter Is The Perfect Time To Do Garden Planning
Perhaps you’re new to gardening and want to plant your first garden. Or maybe you were disappointed about how things worked out last season. Regardless, taking the time to plan your garden is important to achieving your goals. We like to do our garden planning during the winter. We find that evaluating what did and…
How To Prune Brambles–Your Blackberries and Raspberries
Berries are one of the easiest (and tastiest!) perennial crops you can grow in your garden. Once established they typically require very little care throughout the season, and they are not often bothered by pests and diseases. Even in our hot humid climate, they are one of our most reliable fruit producers. If you have…
How To Build A Trellis For Your Grapevines
Last winter we posted an article on how to build a T- trellis which would be suitable for growing large heavy vines like kiwis. Today we are going to show you how to build a trellis for your grapevines. This type of trellis works well for grapes or other smaller vines. It’s good for small…
Helping Native Pollinators Thrive In Your Yard
When we talk about bees and pollination, most people automatically think of honeybees. And it’s true. Honeybees do a lot of pollination for us, plus, they make us honey. So, we consider them to be a valuable resource. But did you know that honeybees are not native to the United States? And that 80% of…
Squash Bugs: Pests Sucking Life Out of Your Plants
Cucumbers, zucchini, pumpkins are all staples of a summer garden, and for good reason. They are typically very productive and easy to grow even for a beginner gardener. Unfortunately, depending on where you live, pests tend to get in the way. The pests and pest transmitted diseases that cucurbits (squash family plants) are susceptible to,…
Tomato Hornworm: Is Something Eating Your Tomatoes?
Today we are going to take a quick look at the big ugly tomato hornworm. Many times, they seem to appear and demolish big chunks of your tomato plants almost overnight. Fortunately, they are easy to manage, and they do not require any pesticide usage to control. If you are unfamiliar with this garden pest,…