7 Houseplant Pests You Should Check For in December
Just because cold weather is here, it doesn’t mean all plant pests go into hiding! Join plant enthusiast Briana Yablonski to learn seven common houseplant pests to watch for this winter.
9 Camellia Pests to Watch For: ID and Management
Camellias are stunners in the garden. Whether you’re looking for some color and blooms in the colder months or a dense hedge to create a perimeter for your garden, the camellia is an excellent choice—you can even grow camellias in pots!
5 Fall Weeding Tips To Try this Season
Fall is the best time to tackle pesky weeds! They pull out of moist soil easily while young and struggle to reclaim the area under cool weather. Get them in autumn and you’ll have fewer weeds to pull during the growing season. With these five pro tips, join seasoned gardener Jerad Bryant in attacking aggressive plants.
5 Persimmon Tree Diseases and How to Treat Them
Whether you have a native American persimmon growing in your backyard or planted an Asian persimmon for fruit, it can be alarming to see your tree become discolored or deformed. Join grower Briana Yablonski to learn some common persimmon tree diseases and understand how to treat them.
What’s Eating My Cabbage? 15 Common Cabbage Pests
Are you wondering what’s eating holes in your cabbage leaves? There are many potential culprits. Learn which pests might be chewing holes in your cabbages, what they look like, and tips to deal with them with gardening expert, Liessa Bowen.
Spotted Lanternflies: How to ID and Manage Them in the Garden
Whether you’re already seeing spotted lanternflies at home or anticipate that they may spread to your region soon, you’re probably wondering about these invasive pests. Exactly how detrimental are they to the garden? Are they dangerous? What do they look like, and how do I manage them? Plant biologist Emily Estep will give you all the basics on spotted lanternflies, including how to ID them during their multiple stages and how to manage them in the garden.
7 Mum Pests to Watch For This Season
Hardy mums are usually problem-free but aren’t immune to common garden pests. If your mum shows signs of stress or damage, scout for feeding insects who enjoy the seasonal bloomers as much as we do. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores chrysanthemum pests and how to best stave them off.
Why Are My Mum’s Leaves Turning Yellow?
Noticing your mums’ leaves turning yellow can be a bit alarming, but don’t worry - there’s usually a simple explanation! In this article, gardener and biologist Lindsay Miller explains the common reasons behind this issue and how you can get your mums back to their vibrant best.
15 Garlic Growing Problems To Watch For
Garlic is one of the easiest crops to grow, although it sometimes has issues during the growing season. The last thing you want is a mold or watering issue to threaten your bulb harvest! Join longtime Allium gardener Jerad Bryant in discovering the problems you should watch for when growing garlic.
7 Reasons Why The Buds Are Dropping From Your Orchid
Anticipating the exotic blooms from our tropical beauties only to have buds suddenly fall from the stem is disconcerting. But there’s hope for a flowering future. Orchid bud blast is a common response to the growing environment. With the right cultural conditions, the plant may recover to yield years of blooms. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring why orchids lose their buds and how to remedy the situation.
7 Common Fall Vegetable Garden Pests
Just because cooler weather is here, it doesn’t mean all your garden pests are gone. In this article, farmer Briana Yablonski shares some common fall vegetable pests to look out for.
10 Pro Tips For Treating Powdery Mildew on Roses
Powdery mildew is a common disease that can strike your garden in spring and summer. Roses are a common victim, especially when they are stressed due to lack of water or sunlight. Gardening expert Madison Moulton provides 10 tips you can use to treat powdery mildew on roses.