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!

pilea problems

Plant Problems

11 Common Problems With Chinese Money Plants

Do you have some problems with your Chinese Money Plant and aren't quite sure what to do? Pileas are fairly low maintenance plants, but they can have occasional problems. In this article, gardening expert and houseplant enthusiast Madison Moulton walks through the most common problems you are likely to encounter with your Pilea.

lavender problems

Plant Problems

15 Common Problems With Lavender Plants

Have you run into some problems with your lavender this season, and aren't quite sure what to do? Lavender can experience a number of issues, some of them more serious than others. In this article, gardening expert and former organic lavender farmer Logan Hailey examines the most common lavender problems and their solutions.

holes in fiddle leaf fig

Plant Problems

Why Are There Holes in The Leaves of My Fiddle Leaf Fig?

If there are holes in our fiddle leaf fig, you may be concerned as to why it's started happening. Holes in your plants can be from a few different causes. In this article, gardening expert and houseplant enthusiast Madison Moulton examines why you might have holes in the leaves of your fiddle leaf fig plant, and what you can do about it.

white powder on zucchini leaves

Plant Problems

Why is There White Powder or White Spots on My Zucchini Leaves?

Do you have white powder or white spots on your zucchini leaves? There are a few causes for this problem. The good news is that most of the issues that cause this common problem are both treatable and preventable. In this article, gardening expert Merideth Corhs examines why this happens to your zucchini plants, and how to fix it.

cabbage worms

Garden Pests

How to Stop Cabbage Worms From Making Holes in Your Greens

Struggling with cabbage worms making holes in your garden greens? Cabbage worms can be one of the top destroyers of leafy greens in the vegetable garden. In this article, gardening expert Merideth Corhs walks through her favorite methods for keeping these pests away from your garden greens this season.

strawberry leaves turning red

Plant Problems

Red Leaves on Your Strawberry Plant? Here’s Why!

If the leaves on your strawberry plant have started to turn red, you may be wondering why it happens and if there's any reason to be concerned. In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey walks through why your strawberry plant's leaves may be turning red, and how to address it.

hosta problems

Plant Problems

14 Common Problems With Hosta Plants

Curious what kind of problems hostas can carry with them once they are planted? Hostas can run into several issues, but many of them are preventable or treatable. In this article, certified master gardener Laura Elsner walks through the most common problems with hosta plants and how to prevent or fix them.

tomato diseases

Plant Diseases

19 Tomato Diseases: How to Identify, Treat, and Prevent Them

Tomato diseases can disrupt any tomato garden. There are many different kinds of disease that can strike tomatoes at different points in the growing season. In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey examines the most common diseases that will likely strike your tomatoes, as well as how to identify, treat, and prevent them from striking your tomato plants.

hydrangea flowers turning brown

Plant Problems

Why Are My Hydrangea Flower Blooms Turning Brown?

Are you noticing the flowers on your hydrangea starting to turn brown? There are a couple common reasons why this happens. In this article, gardening expert and hydrangea enthusiast Jill Drago examines why hydrangea blooms turn brown, and how you can fix it once you've noticed it's happening.