Taking care of plants can get pretty complicated when you have plants with different needs along with so many outside factors like pests and environmental conditions. If you are trying to figure out what’s going on with your garden, you’re in the right place!
Calla lilies are from Africa and, therefore, do very well in warmer climates. Although considered relatively easy to grow, calla lilies still need to be watered and tended to properly to survive. If your calla lilies start to droop, it could be that they are either underwatered or overwatered, they are getting too much nitrogen…
The fuchsia flower comes from Central and South America, and it is quite beautiful with its two-tone colors. They are very delicate, and they add beauty to any garden. They also do really well in hanging baskets on your patio. There are over 100 different fuchsia plants that vary in terms of appearance and color,…
The broadleaf corn plant is supposed to be evergreen, resilient, and an excellent houseplant. Yet, it’s not invincible. Anything from fluoride-loaded tap water to an unbalanced water schedule can threaten this false palm tree. Thankfully, the corn plant will show you plenty of warning signs before they actually become too sick to save. Trust me,…
You probably know touching poison ivies prompts an intense allergic reaction characterized by a rash, bumps, and itchy blisters. So, it’s only natural to immediately remove them with your gardening tools the moment you see them growing in your yard. One problem: These tools now carry the plant’s poisonous chemicals and can transfer them to…
Most people who enjoy gardening can agree that one of the worst types of soil to work with is clay soil. It can be incredibly difficult to grow anything in clay soil because of its properties, and trying to amend the soil is a whole world of trouble in itself. Depending on your situation, you…
Learn about the symptoms of a dying avocado tree. Discover how to save a dying avocado tree in a few simple steps.
Impatiens are popular flowers that come in a variety of bright colors including orange, pink, purple, red, white, and yellow. It is an annual flowering plant and it blooms in the summer and fall. It does well in the shade and it thrives in hardiness zones 10 and 11. The name impatiens is a Latin…
Pansies are a very popular annual flower that does well in the cool weather. They share the genus Viola and many are hybrids that have a lot of similarities. They have pretty flowers that overlap and have the shape of a heart. They come in bright colors as well as bi-colors with markings that resemble…
There’s nothing like going into your backyard and looking over your thriving vibrant red strawberries attached to their lush green leaves. Unfortunately, during one of those visits, you might find that your strawberry leaves are turning brown. This could happen due to various reasons, including a certain fungal disease infecting your garden or an issue…
Many, many people enjoy caring for plants and flowers, such as lavender. However, there might come a time when your lavender begins to wilt or droop and you might not know why. One of the hardest parts of caring for plants is figuring out why a plant is responding badly to the care that it…