Azaleas are popular flowering shrubs that add vibrant color to gardens and landscapes. However azalea leaves sometimes develop unsightly brown spots that can detract from their beauty. Understanding what causes these spots and how to treat them is key to keeping your azaleas healthy and looking their best. What Do Brown Spots on Azalea Leaves … Read more
This is a simple, creamy Roma tomato sauce recipe that doesn’t call for peeling or blanching the tomatoes. It’s great for garden tomatoes and can be used right away on pasta or later by canning or freezing it. You know what that means: every day our tomato plants give us pounds of tomatoes to pick! … Read more
Q: I bought a mandevilla vine last spring and put it in my southeast-facing apartment. It’s doing well there, but some of the leaves get spots and then turn yellow and fall off after a day or so. Even with a magnifying glass, I can’t make out anything on the leaves. However, my fingers get … Read more
Some common tomato diseases are starting to show up on Minnesota tomatoes, even though a lot of the state is dry. Notice that the older leaves are turning yellow and getting spots? Read on to learn more about two common fungal diseases that affect Minnesota tomatoes. As a tomato gardener, few things are more frustrating … Read more
As an avid orchid grower, I’ve dealt with my fair share of pesky critters lurking in the potting mix. If you’ve noticed tiny bugs crawling around the bark chunks or hiding in the moist sphagnum moss, you’re not alone! While some bugs are harmless, others can damage your orchid’s health. In this comprehensive guide, … Read more
Rubber plants are beautiful houseplants that can live for decades with proper care. Their broad, shiny, oval leaves have made them stand out from other houseplants since the Victorian era. They are native to parts of Southeast Asia. If you see that the leaves on your rubber plant are falling off, though, you probably think … Read more
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, I’m going to write about moss, which is one of the greenest plants in the garden. A lot of people call those two radio shows to say that these plants are taking over their lawns and gardens. “What can I do to get rid of all this moss?” they … Read more
From homemade traps to store-bought solutions, heres how to safely kill these pests and their nests. Weve been independently researching and testing products for over 120 years. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more about our review process. When it gets warmer, people spend more time outside. They have … Read more
If you’ve noticed the leaves on your coffee plant turning brown, don’t panic Browning leaves are common on coffee plants and can have several different causes. The good news is that brown leaves are often a sign of just minor cultural issues that can be easily corrected. With a few adjustments to your care regimen, … Read more
You can plant crocosmia in pots or use a barrier to stop their spread if you don’t want them to spread too far in your garden. Alternatively, you can deadhead the flowers before they can set seed. As a passionate gardener, I adore crocosmia. Their vibrant spikes of color livening up my garden beds in … Read more