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Elephant Ear Plant at Sunset

Plant Problems

8 Reasons Your Elephant Ear Plants Are Turning Yellow or Brown

Trying to figure out why your elephant ear plant's leaves are turning yellow or brown? The good news is, that many of the reasons why this happens are quite common and not something to be overly worried about. Some causes are more fixable that others. In this article, you'll learn all the different reasons why your elephant ear plant's leaves may be turning yellow or brown.

Butterfly on Vegetable in Garden

Vegetables

Are Butterflies Good or Bad For Vegetable Gardening?

If you are starting a new vegetable garden, it's only natural to wonder about which pests are harmful, and which are beneficial to your new found veggie patch. Butterflies are a bug, that frequent areas with plants that flower or bloom. But are butterflies good or bad for vegetable gardens? Should you keep them away from your new veggie patch? Organic gardening specialist Logan Hailey answers this question.

Dying Houseplant Being Held

Houseplants

What Happens to Plants That Are Kept in The Dark?

Are you thinking of adding a new houseplant to your office space, but typically don't keep the area well lit? Perhaps you want to know what type of artificial light you need to get your plant if the room it's in is too dark? Maybe you just want to know what happens when you leave a plant in a dark room for too long? Find out what happens to plants when they don't get enough light!

A person wearing gloves holding straw mulch in hands, appearing yellow and dry placed at the base of a plant

Mulch

How to Use Straw Mulch in Your Garden

The application of straw mulch will help protect your vegetable garden from disease, reduce watering, and more. Horticultural expert Sarah Jay discusses this resource and how to use it.

A man holding a fruit one of various cantaloupe varieties, growing in a garden with vines surrounding the crop

Fruits

Cantaloupe Varieties: 21 Different Types of Cantaloupe

Are you going to start planting some Cantaloupe this season, but aren't sure which type to plant? You may not be aware, but there are actually many different types of cantaloupes to choose from. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey examines 21 different types of cantaloupe cultivars that you may want to add to your garden, depending on your soil type, climate, and geographic location.

A close-up shot of several containers of an organic brand of plant food, showcasing miracle gro organic gardening

Gardening Tips

Can Miracle-Gro Be Used in Organic Gardens? Is it Safe and Effective?

When starting your very own organic garden, you may be curious if certain fertilizers are safe to use. Miracle-Gro is a commercially available fertilizer, and you may be asking yourself if this product is safe to use given its popularity. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey examines if Miracle Gro's products are safe and effective to use when gardening organically.

Grow Peace Lilies

Houseplants

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Peace Lilies

Peace Lilies are beautiful flowers that can add a bit of personality to any garden. But growing them can take a little more patience than many gardeners have. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey walks through every step you'll need to follow to successfully plant, grow, and care for Peace Lilies.

Multiple balsam pear fruits dangling from the vine, looking to be supported by a trellis with long vines and broad serrated leaves

Vegetables

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Balsam Pear

Balsam pear is popularly known as bitter melon, but in the US it can be invasive. Gardener's need to be careful with where they grow this plant and how they care for it. But with careful management, you can grow this crazy food vine in your own garden.

Growing parsnips to harvest them for consumption, with fresh pieces placed in a pile still with bright green tops that look feathery

Vegetables

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Parsnips

Growing parsnips through the cool season enables you to have consistent vegetables year-round. This often overlooked vegetable is worth a spot in your garden. Our growing guide shares our top tips on how to grow parsnips successfully.