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!

succulents dying

Plant Problems

15 Reasons Your Succulents Are Dying & How to Revive Them

Are your succulents struggling? There are many different problems that can cause succulents to die off when not properly cared for. In this article, gardening expert and houseplant enthusiast Madison Moulton walks through the most common reasons succulents die prematurely, and how you can revive them!

lavender wilting

Plant Problems

7 Reasons Your Lavender is Wilting and Drooping

Are your lavender plants suddenly wilting, and starting to droop? These hardy herbaceous perennials can tolerate quite a bit of neglect, but they aren't invincible. In this article, gardening expert and former organic lavender farmer Logan Hailey looks at the common reasons this may happen, and how to fix it!

peony problems

Plant Problems

15 Common Problems With Flowering Peonies

Do your peonies look a little more rugged than normal? Peonies are some of the most popular flowers grown each season. However, they aren't without some common issues that can impact their growth. In this article, certified master gardener Laura Elsner looks at the most common problems you'll likely encounter with peonies, and how to fix them!

flowers falling off orchids

Plant Problems

7 Reasons The Flowers Are Falling Off Your Orchids

Are you unsure why the flowers are falling off your orchids? There are many reasons this can happen, and some of which are fairly easy to fix. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss walks through the most common reasons flowers fall off orchids, and how to best address it!

begonia problems

Plant Problems

11 Common Problems With Flowering Begonia Plants

If your begonias are struggling this season, you've come to the right place! Begonias can have many common issues during their lifespan, so it's important to identify common problems early and remedy them as fast as possible. In this article, certified master gardener Laura Elsner looks at the most common issues that plague begonias, and how to fix them.

calathea leaf curl

Plant Problems

9 Reasons The Leaves on Your Calathea Plant are Curling

Leaf curl is a common problem amongst calathea plants. The key is figuring out why it's happening, and then correcting the problem. However, prevention is also the best defense with these popular houseplants. In this article, gardening expert and houseplant enthusiast Madison Moulton examines the primary reasons leaf curl could be happening to your calathea plants, and how to fix it.

canna lily problems

Plant Problems

15 Common Problems With Canna Lily Plants

Do your canna lilies have problems this season, but you aren't quite sure what to do? Canna lilies are hardy flowers, but they can be plagued by some common issues. In this article, gardening expert Paige Foley walks through the most common problems with canna lilies and how to prevent them.

A close up of red peppers growing in the garden that are wilted and dying. The focus is on the red fruits of the plant, with struggling foliage behind it.

Plant Problems

15 Common Problems With Garden Grown Pepper Plants

Are you running into some challenges with your garden grown pepper plants this season? Peppers are pretty low maintenance once they start to mature, but there are a few problems you may run into while trying to grow them. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey walks through the most common problems gardeners run into with pepper plants, and what to do about them.