Lettuces need fertile, well-drained soil for healthy, leafy produce. Sow indoors in small trays or pots and plant the stronger seedlings out when the weather is warm enough. Make sure the weather is warm enough to plant seedlings out as cold weather will...continue

Watch out for harmful pests and other insects. But do not oppose every pest with a squirt of a chemical spray. There are a variety of useful organisms, some of which consume harmful insects, others treat the soil. Recognizing what does what is the initial step to biological...continue

Tomatoes are very sensitive to weather. They will thrive well in hot climates and dry soil. The problem begins when rain or snow begins to fall. Too much water will definitely kill a tomato. Daily, intermittent rain showers will soak the soil and cause the tomato plant to rot...continue

But then, broccoli, beans, onions, cauliflower and others prosper well in the cooler climate conditions. They have a preference, temperature wise of 50°F-68°F (10°C-20°C) and can tolerate a frosty period fairly well. Carrots, cabbage, lettuce and more will opt...continue

Be sure to choose a container that offers sufficient space to accommodate a full grown plant. Opt for a soil that's weed free and include the right quantity of fertilizer prior to planting. A mixture of perlite, peat moss, wood chip is often a wise choice for an assortment of species...container

Asparagus might suffer from rot or wilt as a result of the Fusarium. The spears appear spindly and the shoots might turn yellow. The roots might rot and go discolored. Taking out the infected plants is the desired solution. Puccinia fungus results in another common...continue