I like keeping rosemary and other herbs on my kitchen window sill. It’s so easy to grab a few twigs when I need to add some aromatics to my dish. To my surprise one evening, I discovered that my rosemary had white spots on the leaves. I’m sure you wouldn’t be happy with this discovery …
Plant Diseases
Versatile, undemanding, and popular for its evergreen nature, ligustrum (also known as privets) is often used as hedges, shrub borders, patio trees, and foundation plants. It’s a hardy plant to grow in zones 5 to 8 and reach a height of 10 to 15 feet. In spite of the ease of growing and adaptability, these plants are …
I love my crepe myrtle trees with their moderately dense, dark green oval leaves, and showy pink flowers. I feel like these medium-sized trees bring pure joy to my backyard. Since I always try to ensure I follow the best care practices when planting, watering, and fertilizing my crepe myrtles, I was very shocked to …
A few days ago, I headed out into my garden to pick the main ingredient (my cucumbers) and found that my poor cucumber leaves were turning brown. I was sure I had done everything to keep my plants in tip-top shape. But it turned out I didn’t. Based on my experience with plants there are …
Why are there sometimes bumps on the leaves of pear trees? Pear trees make a beautiful addition to any home garden. Their dark green, glossy foliage is luscious and full. When healthy, pear trees provide wonderful shade to snack on the sweet, tart pears they produce from August to October. Whether your garden boasts the …
Bumps on the leaves of river birch. River birch, or red birch, is an elegant, fast-growing tree that does best in moist conditions. It belongs to the Betula genus. River birches are generally self-sufficient and disease-resistant and, unlike cedar trees which need care, don’t require too much looking after. They often live for more than a …
Bumps on the leaves of lilly pilly. Lilly pilly (Syzygium smithii) trees and bushes belong to the Myrtaceae family. They produce tart, oval, and magenta berries that can be used in various foods, including jams, cakes, and chutneys. These Myrtle trees are native to Australia and Southern Asia. Depending on the cultivar, they range in …
Hibiscus are known for their beautiful, vibrant, flowers. They are native to Hawaii and other subtropical regions, and their delicate overlaying petals and iconic trumpet-shaped blooms open in mid-to-late summer. When they are healthy, their vertical growth produces a series of paper-like five-petalled flowers in colors ranging from white hibiscus to peach hibiscus, with some …
It is always unsightly when bumps appear on the leaves of a tree. Some lumps and knobbly growths are largely a cosmetic issue, while others, such as certain varieties of leaf gall and some bacterial infections, pose a serious risk to the health of affected trees. It is important to identify what is affecting your …
Pecan nuts are deliciously sweet and chewy morsels that are most famous for their starring role in one of America’s all-time favorite desserts: Pecan pie. And the trees these buttery nuts grow on are as beautiful as the bounty they yield is delicious. Pecan trees are native to the southern USA (they are great trees …