Lilacs are beautiful plants that bring a wonderful smell to the garden and give it an enchanting and almost fairy-like appearance. But like any other plant, lilacs can cause worry when they don’t grow as they should. One of the most common problems gardeners face when growing lilacs is that their leaves turn brown. …
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One of my favorite plants for the interior window box is the dahlia. The bright green leaves are simply gorgeous, so imagine how upset I was when I returned home after a long weekend to find the Dahlia leaves curling. I wanted to find out what was causing my dahlias to curl so I could …
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 …
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 …