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!
Only a few flowers evoke the spirit of autumn like Chrysanthemums do! Or, as we simply call them, mums. Mums start to bloom during the late summer through fall, making them perfect “filler flowers” for those empty spots after the summer flowers fade. One thing to know about these flowers is that they bloom profusely,…
Chrysanthemums, or mums for short, are vibrant flowers that infuse fall colors into your garden. However, mums can be notoriously easy to kill. They seem to dry out and droop in an instant. So why is it so common for mums to wilt? Most mums wilt because of the soil drying out. These thirsty plants…
Chrysanthemums are generally low-maintenance plants that don’t usually have problems, but there can be exceptions to this. There are some problems that can cause your mums to turn brown, so let’s go through and see if you can get your plant back to full health! There are several reasons why your mums may start turning…
It is a major disappointment when you spend the whole year looking forward to your hydrangeas blooming, and when summer arrives, the leaves and flowers turn brown and crispy. You are not alone! Browning hydrangeas are a widespread issue amongst gardeners. Hydrangea flowers and leaves commonly turn brown when the plant is not getting enough…
Hydrangeas are beautiful plants commonly used in gardens as they have gorgeous flowers that come in varying colors. However, these plants can have their fair share of problems, with some of them affecting the plant’s growth. So, why are your Hydrangeas not growing? There are a few things that can affect the growth of your…
Impatiens plants are usually bright and cheerful plants that bring a smile to people’s faces, but unfortunately, this is not always the case, as these plants can develop some problems that cause them to wilt. So, what will cause your Impatiens plant to wilt? There are many reasons why your Impatiens plants may start to…
Petunias are some of the easiest flowers to grow and care for. They come in over thirty different varieties, so there’s a flower for just about everyone. Petunias are native to the warmth of South America, so keeping them year-round is challenging for those living in colder climates. Their brightly colored, trumpet-shaped flowers attract insects…
How would you like to be able to tell how cold it is outside before you head out of the door? Look at your rhododendron. Drooping leaves occur when the temperature drops. The leaves begin to droop when temperatures reach zero. Below zero, rhododendron leaves curl. That’s a defense against sun damage because surprisingly, shrubs…
Lilac bushes are terrific specimens in any garden. Lush with green foliage throughout the season, complimented by the gorgeous floral scents in May that give the garden its grandeur. That is, until you discover your lilac bush is not blooming. When that happens, you need to play detective. Listed below are all of the possible…
There are several varieties of begonias, and there are a number of possible reasons for their leaves falling off. If you find yourself with this issue and you aren’t quite sure how to identify the cause, this article will help you greatly. It will address the most common causes for a begonia dropping leaves so…