Cucurbits are green-leaved plants that need green pigments to make food – photosynthesis. Any discoloration will impact yield. The good news is that brown spots on cucumber leaves eliminate most garden pests as the culprits. The bad news is that it is almost always a bacterial or fungal infection. Diseases are easier to prevent than …
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Cats have a way of claiming things that is both endearing and frustrating at the same time. For example, it is well-known among pet-lovers that cats choose their people, not the other way around. Likewise, cats choose where they will poop, urinate, and scratch things up. Unfortunately, sometimes their chosen domains include our flower beds. …
How to Trim Dill? The main ingredient in many Eurasian dishes, Dill or Anethum graveolens (botanical name) is the only species in the plant family Apiaceae or Umbelliferae according to Winsconsin University. Dill is grown mainly for its leaves which are used both fresh and dried. Growing up to approximately two feet tall (60cm), dill …
Caladiums also called elephant’s ears or mother-in-law plants, are popular because they are both colorful and hardy. Since they originated in South America, they prefer warm temperatures and suffer in cold weather. If kept outside, the bulbs need to be buried about two inches deep. They need to be dug up again to winter indoors …
You are wondering how often to water a citrus tree. Either you have one or several citrus trees planted in your garden or indoors or plan to do so. This care guide focusing on citrus tree watering tells you what to know about citrus humidity needs. Citrus Trees Citrus trees are a favorite among gardeners …
Japanese Pittosporum, or Pittosporum tobira, is a native plant of Japan and is grown around the world as a flowering bush or for other ornamental purposes. The plant producing sweet-smelling white blooms can grow to become a 10m tall tree in nature. Japanese Pittosporum can be grown as a houseplant, a bush, or a small …
The Citrus genus, which includes orange, lemon, grapefruit and lime trees, among many others, is highly popular with gardeners in warm climates. The majority of Citrus varieties are self-fertilizing and begin growing fruit when they are between three and six years old. Citrus trees flower during warm, rainy periods and look especially beautiful when they …
Bermuda grass creates a carpet-like turf that can be found in many yards across the country. What most people don’t realize is that you can actually make it thicker by following three simple steps. How to Make Bermuda Grass Thicker You first need to make sure it is fertilized, mowed to the right length, and …
There are a number of things that I have to do correctly in order to make sure that my lawn turns out as well as I would like. One of the things that I have to do for my lawn is to fertilize the grass on the lawn properly. When it comes to fertilizing the …
The much-loved fuchsia plant is famous for its beautiful two-toned bell-like flowers. Originally hailing from Central and South America, fuchsias are considered easy to care for and fare well both in the garden and in containers. Their stunning abundant blooms make them popular among plant-lovers, but they can quickly start to look bedraggled if one …