Q: My gardenia leaves are light green with curled brown tips. We water three to four times per week with an irrigation system. The plants have been in the pot for about a year and were created from ...

Waste products like coffee grounds and eggshells are widely used to improve soil health, but there are some more ...

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You know cream of tartar from the kitchen, that little white powder that keeps your meringues from collapsing, but it's got a secret life in the garden. This modest household baking ingredient, also ...

Always clean and sharpen tools you won't be using for a while. It's a good idea to wipe the metal blades with an oily cloth. This coats them with a thin layer of protective oil to help prevent ...

CORVALLIS – Often not considered, soil pH has as much effect on plant health as disease, insects, drought and drainage. Keeping pH in the right range for certain plants is essential, according to ...

There is a group of plants classified as acid-loving that include shrubs, trees, flowers, fruits and berries as well as ground covers. Acid-loving plants thrive in acidic soil (soil pH range between 4 ...

Q. Every year our hostas, especially the smaller ones are bothered with buckshot sized-holes. I have noticed a golden bodied small flying insect that may be the culprit. It looks like a wasp. Also, ...

For iced tea, the question is “sweet or unsweet?” For garden soil, it’s “alkaline or acid?” The answer can make a big difference in the health and growth of your plants, according to Sharon Yiesla, ...