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.
A windowsill with seed trays in February might seem chaotic, but it represents boundless potential. Proper timing makes transplanting easy; wrong timing means babysitting weak
Marigolds are resilient plants that tolerate most beginner gardener mistakes, making them a great option. Toss a few seeds in soil, add water, and let
It is easy to wonder if you missed something or if the plant can still be saved. An unhealthy aloe plant does not always mean
Eggplant does well when planted next to a few helpful neighbors. Picking eggplant companion plants helps your garden stay healthy and productive. Some plants attract
Grass took over that back corner of the yard for three seasons straight. A tiller never fixed it. Cardboard, compost, and mulch did, stacked on
Every plant you see started out as a small, quiet seed. Getting that seed to sprout depends on just a few simple factors. Learning how
Every corn harvest starts with one small question about timing. Knowing when to plant corn can make or break your whole harvest season. Some gardeners
Every summer, I find at least one tomato that makes me wish I could grow the exact same variety again next year. Maybe it has
Most residential codes cap backyard fence height at six feet. Second-story windows sit well above that line. So do raised decks, pool cages, and the
Gardening is often associated with stepping away from screens, yet carefully chosen technology can help people care for plants more consistently. Sensors, irrigation controls, weather
I did not trust straw bale gardening until I tried it myself along a sunny fence. Digging into compacted clay felt impossible, so a conditioned
Proper watering can make all the difference between a thriving plant and one that struggles to grow strong, healthy, and productive roots. Likewise, tomatoes need
