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Harry Collins

Areas of Expertise: Plant Physiology | Container Gardening

Harry, the Why Guy

Most garden problems make sense once you know what’s causing them, and that is the part I focus on. 

I have a degree in Landscape Management and over 15 years of hands-on growing, in small city balcony containers and large perennial borders alike. 

I use basic plant science to explain why plants behave the way they do, and I keep it in plain words with steps you can actually follow.

The Questions I Answer

Most of my work starts with a why. Why gravel in a pot keeps roots wetter, why yellow leaves rarely need more fertilizer, and why saved squash seeds do not always come back the same. 

I answer those questions here in plain words, with steps that actually work.

How to Grow Brussel Sprouts in Your Garden?

There’s a quiet satisfaction that comes with growing your own Brussels sprouts, watching those tiny green rosettes spiral up sturdy stalks like miniature cabbages on

Best Erosion Control Solutions for Your Yard

I’ll admit, watching soil wash away after every heavy rain used to frustrate me beyond belief. Slopes turned into muddy messes, gardens lost their shape,

Mulch vs. Rock: Pros, Cons & Landscaping Costs

When you’re standing in the garden center aisle, staring at bags of mulch on one side and pallets of decorative rock on the other, that

When is the Best Time to Aerate Your Lawn?

I used to think aerating was one of those lawn care tasks you could squeeze in whenever you had time. Then I watched my neighbor’s

Synthetic Fertilizer Disadvantages Explained

In my years working with home gardeners and small growers, the same question comes up every season: is the bag of synthetic fertilizer on the

Topsoil vs Garden Soil: What’s the Real Difference?

You grab two bags at the store. One says topsoil. One says garden soil. Both look like dirt, and both cost about the same, so

Can You Over Fertilize Your Lawn: Signs, Damage, and Fixes

I have seen many homeowners put extra effort into creating a greener, healthier lawn, only to find that too much of a good thing can

Japanese Maple Care Based on Proven Growing Practices

Japanese maples have earned their place as garden favorites for good reason. Their distinctive foliage and graceful branching create visual interest that evolves through every

Tomato Leaves Turning Yellow? Causes & How to Fix It

Yellow tomato leaves show up in almost every garden, and most of the time they are not a sign of disaster. Sometimes it’s just an

What is Sprayed Weed & Why It’s Dangerous

I used to think sprayed weed was just about pest control until I started caring for my own lawn. Turns out, what is sprayed weed

Propagating Fiddle Leaf Fig: A Step-by-Step Guide

There’s something deeply rewarding about growing new fiddle leaf figs from the plant you already own. You can root cuttings in water and watch the

Best Mulch for Flower Beds: A Complete Comparison

Your flower beds deserve more than just pretty blooms. They need the right foundation to truly thrive. Mulch isn’t just about aesthetics, though it certainly