Brown blotches on your philodendron? Wilting jade plant? In this article, longtime gardener and houseplant parent Lindsay Miller walks through the 5 most common houseplant diseases and how to prevent them.
Petunias are stunning when they are in flower, a great addition to any summer garden. However, they are not without their problems, one of the most common of which is leggy growth. Gardening expert Madison Moulton gives you five solutions to try on your leggy petunias.
Petunias growing in a garden setting or in pots and hanging baskets will quickly let you know they need help by wilting. Wendy Moulton discusses the problems, how to save plants from wilting, and how to fix them when they are a bit stressed.
Did your lush squash leaves slowly turn a powdery white over time? You’re probably dealing with a common squash disease, powdery mildew. In this guide, gardening expert Madison Moulton explains why the leaves on your squash are turning white and what you should do about it.
Leaf-sucking insects and bean-eating worms threaten your tender bean harvest! With some prevention techniques, we’ll ensure these bugs stay far away from your precious crops. Learn the seven bean pests that target susceptible plants alongside seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.
Fall rains and cool weather invite pesky, aggressive weeds that quickly overrun cultivated gardens. If you know how to identify them when they’re young, you can easily weed the seedlings before they grow out of control. Native plant gardener Jerad Bryant shares these 11 common weeds to watch for at the growing season’s end.
Nobody wants to come in from a hike or weeding session to find their arms or legs covered with an itchy or painful rash. Unfortunately, some plants produce irritants that can cause this type of discomfort. Join plant expert Briana Yablonski to learn a list of plants you shouldn’t touch.
Brown, wilted, or crisp foliage is a sign of plant stress, which also causes gardener stress. The cause may be the wrong plant in the wrong place or other cultural preferences. It may also relate to underlying pests or diseases. With gardening expert Katherine Rowe, explore common reasons for declining leaves.
Powdery mildew shocks garden plants during late summer. This fungal disease wreaks havoc on tender leaves and may reduce crop yields if left unchecked. Garden writer Jerad Bryant breaks down tricks from Epic Gardening’s Jacques in the Garden to defeat it for good!
Weeding is no one’s favorite garden task, but some weeds can make a real mess of things, including your lawn. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss helps to identify common weeds that you might come across, and how to get rid of them.
Do DIY fungicides actually work? Garden expert Katherine Rowe explains how to fight fungal pathogens with easy homemade fungal sprays.
There’s nothing worse than harvesting full-grown zucchini, only to find they have rotting ends! Blossom-end rot strikes ripening zucchini before you pick them. Learn to treat and prevent this condition alongside seasoned vegetable grower Jerad Bryant.