Why Plants Grow Towards Light (And the Role of Auxins)
Plants are more than a gift from Mother Nature. They have their own life force and raise many questions about plants, trees, and how any …
Plants are more than a gift from Mother Nature. They have their own life force and raise many questions about plants, trees, and how any …
Like anything, geranium care is easy – when you know how. But if you don’t know how to care for geraniums properly, you can run …
Keeping outdoor plants in containers can be an excellent way of doing a little gardening in areas where you don’t have a lot of ground …
It’s no surprise to anyone that compost is a very valuable asset in the garden, and a wonderfully natural way to add all the nutrients …
An iron deficiency in plants is recognized by yellowing leaves (there are other common causes, which I cover here). This happens when iron is lacking …
Did you know there are two types of slugs? Predator slugs and plant-eating slugs. The predator slugs aren’t as big of a problem, but if …
As the gardening season winds down, you might find yourself with a surplus of potting soil. It’s tempting to just toss it in a corner …
Even the most novice of gardeners knows that indoor plant leaves turning yellow is not a good sign. The problem is that yellow leaves is …
Without good drainage in pots with healthy plants, roots can suffocate, root rot (see my fixes) can become an issue and salt can accumulate to …
A lot of problems that come with plants (both inside and out), stem from improper care. Not enough water, too much light, wrong type of …