Michael Wight

You aren’t the only one who loves a nice, crisp apple or a fresh plum. Fruit flies love fresh, seasonal produce too, and sometimes they have the nasty habit of making their way into your home or garden before you have a chance to even enjoy your tasty fruit. Fruit flies, (the genus is called … Read more 17 Ways to Get Rid of Fruit Flies

It can be tricky to make a garden on a slope. Many problems may arise if the land has an incline, mostly because the unevenness of the land can dry the soil. This dry soil can then lend to problems with watering, pruning, and more. Sadly, many don’t have a choice about where they garden. … Read more How to Garden on a Slope in 11 Easy Steps

Boron is a trace mineral, common supplement and nutrient that is, sadly, neglected by many of us. Found naturally in several plants, it offers several benefits, not just to plants but also to all of us. Boron plays an important role in plant growth. It is present in the soil in the form of boric … Read more Boron Uses and Benefits

Smart gardeners know how important it is to preserve a garden from pests who can turn your beautiful looking garden into a damaged, gnawed-on mess. According to some reports, rodents alone are believed to destroy major food crops, ruining a food supply for around 200 million people every year. Pests are uninvited creatures, taking advantage … Read more 25 Common Garden Pests and How to Get Rid of Them

Tomatoes are one of the most commonly grown vegetables around the globe, often receiving the affectionate nickname of “kingpin of the garden.” While it is extremely easy to grow tomatoes in a garden, doing it correctly and successfully is another story. Proper care is very important to avoid compromising your crop. Regular maintenance activities, such … Read more Pruning Tomatoes Step by Step

Smart gardeners know the importance of attracting pollinators to a garden. Pollination is a process in which pollen is moved from one plant to another, so fertilization can take place. Pollination occurs in many ways and insects also help in the process, hence they are called pollinators. There’s a diversity of plants that are grown … Read more How to Invite Pollinators in Your Garden

Pruning is very import to ensure proper growth of a plant or tree, but sadly many people ignore it. Not pruning your tree or not pruning it properly can cause serious issues and even lead to the death of a tree. It is important to know the right way to prune a tree. In this … Read more How to Prune a Tree Step by Step

There are two types of gardeners. Those who aim towards planting and harvesting quickly so that they could start growing new crops quickly. Then there’s the second type, those who prefer to adapt methods that can help them get more out of  their garden. Sadly, not everyone pays attention to the yield as many garden … Read more Ways to Increase Your Garden’s Yield

We all know the importance of trees. They keep the environment clean and provide us with shelter. Then, there are fruit trees that also provide us with fruits. There are approximately 247 billion trees in the U.S alone that are over 1 inch in  diameter, as per the last forest inventory report, and a large … Read more How to Plant Fruit Trees – the Ultimate Guide

Gardening is one of the most common hobbies out there. In fact, around 50% of all Americans are said to be into some form of gardening, with food gardening being the top most pick. As per reports, around 35% of all American households grow a portion of their food at home. It is also believed … Read more How to Test Your Soil