Plant Problems

Learn how to avoid the many plant problems you'll run into when gardening - pests, diseases, and more. We provide treatment and prevention tips!

White rose on a stem starting to drop its flowers from disease.

Plant Problems

9 Reasons Roses Drop Their Flowers

Is your rose losing its blooms this season? There are a few causes for flower drop in roses. In this article, expert gardener and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood explains the most common reasons your rose might be dropping flowers, along with how to combat the cause!

Tomato plant with yellow flowers blooming in the garden

Plant Problems

Why Isn’t My Tomato Plant Flowering This Season?

If your tomato plants aren't flowering, there are a number of reasons this can happen. Luckily, several of those reasons are fairly easy to fix. In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey shares her top tips for tomatoes that don't seem to want to flower.

Overwatered Christmas Cactus

Plant Problems

How to Revive an Overwatered Christmas Cactus in 5 Easy Steps

Is your Christmas Cactus looking a bit worse for wear? Is the soil soggy and your plant showing signs of being overwatered? These plants are resilient and can often be saved if they've been exposed to too much moisture. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares how to save an overwatered Christmas Cactus in five easy steps!

orchids dropping leaves on the table

Plant Problems

5 Reasons Your Orchid is Dropping Leaves

Is your orchid dropping its leaves, and you can't seem to figure out why it happens? There are actually a few different issues that may arise that cause the leaves to start falling off your plant. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss walks through the most common causes of leaves dropping from an orchid plant.

monstera wilted leaves

Plant Problems

7 Reasons Your Monstera Has Droopy, Wilted Leaves

If your Monstera plant is starting to wilt or droop, there are several issues that could be the cause. Many of these common problems can be fixed if addressed early on. In this article, gardening expert and houseplant enthusiast Madison Moulton examines the most common reasons for drooping and wilted leaves in Monstera plants.

Orchid that has not been cared for properly sitting on windowsill

Plant Problems

15 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Growing Orchids

If you recently became the proud owner of a new orchid, you have likely already educated yourself on the basics of their care. But what about what "not" to do? In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss examines the most common mistakes that orchid owners make during their care routines.

Gardener holding a monstera plant with brown spots on leaves

Plant Problems

10 Reasons Your Monstera Plant Has Brown Spots

Does your monstera plant have brown spots on the leaves? There are a number of reasons why this happens, some of which are relatively harmless. In this article, gardening expert and houseplant enthusiast Madison Moulton looks at why brown spots may appear on the leaves of your Monstera, and what you should do next.

Smelly Aloe Vera plant has been pulled from the pot and rests on cardboard

Plant Problems

7 Reasons Your Indoor Aloe Vera Smells Terrible

Does your indoor Aloe Vera smell awful? There are a number of different reasons this can happen, and many of them are able to be corrected if addressed early. In this article, gardening expert Paige Foley examines why your indoor Aloe plant may start to smell, and how to fix the problem once it arises.

root rot orchids

Plant Diseases

How to Fix Root Rot in Orchid Plants

Orchids are beautiful flowers with sensitive roots. When exposed to too much water, they can succumb to root rot. When that happens, it's important to act quickly to fix the situation. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss looks at each step necessary to fix root rot when it strikes your orchid plants.

Cinnamon and orchid roots sitting on table for potting

Plant Problems

Should You Use Cinnamon to Treat Root Rot in Orchids?

While cinnamon does have uses as an anti-fungal agent in preventative care for orchids, can you use it to treat root rot? In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss examines if you should use ground cinnamon for root rot or stick to more conventional methods when it comes to treating this common orchid problem.