Watering

Aloe Vera plants don’t require very much water. According to the University of Florida, Aloe Vera is native to Africa, which explains why it thrives with little water. When you water Aloe Vera, you water it the right way. Overwatering or underwatering your Aloe Vera plant could lead to withering and browned tips or even …

You have sunflowers and want to know how often to water sunflowers. Here is what you need to know and additional expert gardener tips. Sunflowers are the crown jewel of any landscape or garden, often towering high above trees and homes by summer’s end. If you live in USDA hardiness Zone 7a, you can start …

Strawberries are a beautiful addition to your garden and an attractive site in the yard, especially during fruit season. Watering strawberry plants requires specific timing to prevent the soil from getting too dry or too soggy for the plants. Watering timing is dependent on several factors, including soil type, whether you are growing the plants …

Having access to a fresh parsley plant can open up a lot of culinary opportunities and flavor profiles in your kitchen. Parsley is chock-full of vitamin C, and it adds a fresh taste to a lot of recipes and dishes, making it a healthy garnish for meals. Choose curly leaf, Italian, or flat-leaf, and keep …

Pepper needs water as every other crop does. However, you should be extra careful. If you over or under hydrate them, they can die. Many gardeners find it challenging to grow these hot plants to maturity. But I like a challenge! I have to admit that no plant gave me this much headache when it …

You might think that, because the Pothos plant comes from the tropics, it needs a lot of water, but no. It likes a nice mist and humid conditions with watering on an occasional basis. How Often to Water Pothos? During typical conditions, the ideal watering time for Pothos occurs every 5-7 days. Check its soil …

If you want a houseplant that will thrive inside and out, consider both climbing and non-climbing Philodendron plants. When the weather is warmer, you can place a philodendron outside in the shade to thrive and climb- yet, during the rest of the year, you have a lush, oxygen-producing plant for indoors.  Watering your philodendron is …

Did you know the fiddle leaf fig can kill plants? Surprisingly, it is true.  The fiddle leaf fig is a Banyan fig, meaning initially, it starts life high up in another tree’s branches.  Gradually, as it grows, the fiddle leaf fig will send its roots further underground, where it eventually strangles the host tree, leading …

Overwatering orchids causes root and crown rot and eventually leads to the death of the plant, which is something we gardeners might not want to happen. In this article, I will explain how I normally handle overwatering to prevent the death of my plant. How to Save an Overwatered Orchid To save an overwatered orchid, …

How much water does a tomato plant need per day? If you have ever planted tomatoes, you already know there is no pat answer to that question. Where are you growing your plants? Are you planting your tomatoes in the garden or in containers? What kind of soil do they have their feet planted in? …