Mandevilla (Mandevilla spp.) is a heat-tolerant vine according to the University of Florida and is far too beautiful a plant to not do everything in your power to get it to bloom. In this article, I discuss some pitfalls that might stop the plant from growing/showing its full splendor based on my personal experience. Mandevilla Not …
Plant Diseases
Because the USDA reckons Bougainvillea’s hardiness as a zone 9 and upward plant, many gardeners make the mistake of thinking the plant needs little to no attention and does well and look pretty as long as it sits out in the garden and gets water occasionally. This is incorrect and this often results in Bougainvillea leaves turning …
Have you noticed your cucumber leaves curling and can’t figure out why? Don’t worry; this comprehensive guide is designed to help you identify and solve the issue to get your garden back on track for a bountiful harvest. Cucumber Leaves Curling Cucumber leaves curl for a variety of reasons, including pests, diseases, water imbalances, and …
In the right conditions, Bougainvillea is a hardy and spirited plant that you’d think could withstand almost any trial and sorrow. Yet, it does have its weaknesses and can show little will to fight to survive under certain circumstances. One example is Bougainvillea dropping flowers. Let’s find out what causes flower drop in Bougainvillea plants …
Imagine casually browsing through a serene nursery when you suddenly come across the most beautiful Bougainvillea you’ve ever seen. You don’t hesitate; you pick up your latest passion, pay for it and take it home. Over the next few weeks or months, you lovingly care for your new buddy, only to watch in horror as …
Unless you have an unusually morbid outlook on life, like most everyone else, the sight of your plants’ usually vibrant and healthy green leaves turning a funeral, gloomy black is alarming, more so if you don’t know why it is happening. The good news is that although the condition is horribly unsightly, it is easily …
I love my crepe myrtles. These hardy shrubs are great for pruning, and they make a lovely vegetative barrier between property lines. So when I planted my living wall of crepe myrtles, I wasn’t impressed by the white spots that appeared on them a few months later. Concerned, I spoke to a horticulturist specialist. They …
Any avid gardener can tell you how disheartening it can be when Mandevilla leaves are turning brown. Mandevilla can be fussy, but there’s no cause for panic when you have the knowledge to help them thrive. I struggled with my Mandevilla plants for a long time and ended up with brown leaves all the time …
Crepe Myrtles are stunning, and if you travel or live in the southern United States, you’re likely to come across them often. Crepe Myrtles have a reputation for being easy to maintain, which is one of the reasons you’ll see them planted, inside and out, so often. However, leaves on Crepe Myrtles tend to turn …
My “Lily of the Nile” (agapanthus plant) is my pride and joy, and I ensure it has the best care. I have grown these plants for over 3 years now, and they bring so much color to my garden. So you can imagine my surprise when I pointed out my “Aggie” (agapanthus) to my friend …