Keith Funk is a longtime gardener, educator, and radio host known for making practical gardening advice simple and approachable. Through his writing and the Garden Wise Guy brand, he helps gardeners grow smarter, healthier landscapes by blending research, real-world experience, and a passion for myth-busting common garden myths.
Lawn and Garden Tips

Lawn and Garden Tips

Hollyhock and Snapdragon leaves may start developing small, rusty spots on the underside of the leaves. This is a disease called rust and will eventually kill the plants. Remove infected plants as soon as they are noticed. Next year, plant something else or use Fertilome Liquid Systemic Fungicide before the problem appears.

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Critter Confrontations

Critter Confrontations

Critter Confrontations By Keith Funk Both wild and domestic animals can wreak havoc in the yard and garden. Rabbits and deer chew away at valuable shrubs, trees and vines. Voles tunnel through the lawn, eating the grass roots and crowns, creating a maze of ruts....

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Cool Season vs. Warm Season Vegetables

Cool Season vs. Warm Season Vegetables

Cool-season crops are the first ones to plant in the garden year. This can be anytime from several weeks to a couple of months before the last frost date. These early vegetables cannot only withstand cold temperatures, they need them to germinate, grow, set fruit, and mature.

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