Tyler Ziton

After years of fatigue and declining health, Tyler found that good, fresh food was his answer. He learned more about healthy food by completing a certification in health coaching, and from there decided to grow his own food and become more self-sufficient. Tyler also runs a consulting company to help gardeners and website owners solve problems. Read more.

Bougainvillea planted under my parents palm tree

The Top 10 Companion Plants for Palm Trees

My parents have a palm tree with some nearby plants, but they were wondering which plants to add to their garden that would be mutually beneficial. So, to help them …

my kaffir lime tree dying with yellow and dropping leaves

How To Revive a Dying Fruit Tree: 3 Quick Steps

I’m currently visiting my parents and they have many different fruit trees including lime, lemon, tangerine, avocado, and fig. While many of them are growing well, their orange tree has …

Are Coffee Grounds Good For Palm Trees?

My parents have a palm tree in their backyard and a LOT of extra coffee grounds, so they were wondering if they can use them to fertilize it. To help …

Can Fruit Trees Grow in Clay Soil (If So, Which Ones)?

Over the years, I’ve helped plant and grow dozens of fruit trees for both myself as well as my parents, but one persistent challenge keeps coming up—clay soil. After doing …

a blooming cherry tree with brown leaves

How To Fix Brown Leaves on Cherry Trees

I have a dwarf bing cherry tree and recently, a few of its leaves are turning brown. I wanted to find out what’s causing it and how I could fix …

peach tree with drooping and wilting leaves

Why Peach Tree Leaves Droop and Wilt (and How To Fix It)

It’s currently summer here in Austin, Texas, and two things are certain: it’s peach season, and it gets HOT. So hot, that many of the peach trees get drooping and …

peach tree with brown spots on fruit and leaves

Why Peach Tree Leaves Turn Brown (and How To Fix It)

I’ve recently been looking into getting a peach tree, but I heard they commonly get brown leaves. I wanted to find out more, so I did some research. Here’s what …

my parents lemon tree that was just planted

Are Fruit Tree Roots Invasive (Will They Cause Damage)?

My parents are planting a lot of new fruit trees lately, and they’re wondering how far they should be planting from other trees and their house. To help them with …

my parents fruit trees about to be planted

Can Different Fruit Trees Be Planted Together?

My parents have many fruit trees (avocados, lemons, limes, tangerines, and more), and they’re looking at getting some new ones soon. But first, they were wondering if different fruit trees …

How To Fix Yellow Leaves on Peach Trees

Starting in the late spring, you’ll see local peaches being sold just about EVERYWHERE here in Austin, Texas. It turns out that peach trees grow nicely in this 8b zone. …