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.
I have spent my days growing plants in different spaces, from small city balconies to large perennial beds, and I have learned that successful gardening
There is something fundamentally satisfying about fresh mint leaves, plucked from the plant and tossed into your morning tea or a well-stirred cocktail in the
There’s something almost magical about tucking garlic cloves into autumn soil and watching them turn into full, fragrant bulbs by summer. You’ll be planting individual
The first time I stood under a date palm during hand-pollination season, I remember being surprised by how little the tree looks like the fruit
Ever notice how some plants seem to burst with life while others struggle along? The secret often lies in a simple snip here and there.
After building more raised beds than I can count, I’ve learned that how you fill one matters just as much as the bed itself. Get
I used to stare at my plants and feel stuck. The leaves sagged. The soil stayed soggy. Nothing felt right, but I couldn’t tell what
Soil is the foundation of every farming decision you make: what to grow, when to plant, how to water, and what to add. But most
I used to walk through fields and never think twice about the ground beneath me. But one day, I noticed deep cracks in the soil
There’s something magical about watching a tiny cactus cutting grow into a thriving plant of its own. Propagating cacti lets you expand your collection endlessly
When dreaming up the perfect outdoor space, the choice between natural turf and artificial grass can feel surprisingly complex. Homeowners craving that lush backyard haven,
Store-bought mushrooms go bad fast. That’s why a lot of people start wondering: can I just grow my own? Do you know what the best
