What Eats Onion in Illinois, and When
Search “onion pests” in Illinois and most results come back full of tomato hornworms, squash beetles, and tree-eating insects, nothing built for alliums.
Flower Carpet Rose: Bloom, Hardiness and Care
Flower Carpet is a ground cover rose bred to spread low and wide rather than climb or stand upright, and it flowers on new wood, which means the plant…
Endless Summer Hydrangea: Bloom Color, Pruning and Care
Endless Summer is a bigleaf hydrangea that flowers on last year’s wood and on the current season’s growth, which is why a late frost rarely wipes out the…
What Eats Corn in Illinois, and When
University of Illinois Extension documents two pests from its state pest list that actually feed on corn: the Japanese beetle, which clips silks right as…
The Best Melons to Grow in New Hampshire
New Hampshire’s short growing season and modest summer heat make fast-maturing melons the safest bet: short-season muskmelons (cantaloupe-type) and small…
Which Hydrangeas Survive a Alaska Winter
Panicle hydrangeas (Hydrangea paniculata) and smooth hydrangeas (Hydrangea arborescens) are the ones that make it through an Alaska winter, because they…
Roses That Hold Up in Alaska
The roses that hold up in Alaska are the ones bred for extreme cold and grown on their own roots, not grafted onto a rootstock from a milder climate.
What Eats Pumpkin in Illinois, and When
Illinois gardeners dealing with chewed leaves, wilted vines, or scarred rinds on pumpkin plants are usually looking at one of three insects the state…
A Hydrangea That Will Not Turn Blue
A hydrangea that stays pink, white, or stubbornly the same shade despite your best efforts is almost never sick.
Rose Not Blooming: Leaves but No Flowers
A rose with plenty of healthy green leaves but no buds or blooms is almost never dying.