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!

lavender mistakes

Plant Problems

11 Common Lavender Growing Mistakes To Avoid This Season

Are you planting lavender in your garden this season? There are a number of different common problems that can impact how well your lavender grows. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey walks through the most common mistakes that befall many lavender gardeners, from beginners to gardeners with a seasoned green thumb.

A green striped zucchini rests on the mesh with its blossom end darkened and sunken from rot, showing zucchini diseases

Plant Problems

13 Zucchini Diseases: How to Identify, Prevent, and Treat Them

Are you noticing some diseases on your zucchini this season? There are many common diseases that can affect garden grown zucchini. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey walks through the 13 most common diseases you'll likely see when growing zucchini this season, as well as how to identify them, prevent them, and treat them!

tomato leaves curling

Plant Problems

11 Reasons Your Tomato Leaves Are Curling (And How to Fix it)

Are the leaves curling on your beloved tomato plants that you've added to your vegetable garden this season? There are a number of different reasons this can happen, with some more common than others. In this article, suburban homesteader and gardening expert Meredith Cohrs examines why this is happening to your tomato plants!

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Plant Problems

11 Common Potato Growing Mistakes to Avoid This Season

Are you thinking of growing some potatoes this season, but want to know what you should look out for before you do? There are quite a few mistakes that both beginners and seasoned gardeners make when it comes to growing potatoes. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey walks through the most common mistakes she's seen when growing garden potatoes.

Houseplants With Mistakes on Shelf

Plant Problems

13 Mistakes You Might Be Making With Your Houseplants

Whether you are a Are you making one of these 13 common but easily avoidable houseplant mistakes? Whether you are an first time plant owner, or own several, there are some common mistakes indoor gardeners make. Houseplant expert Madison Moulton breaks down some of the most common houseplant mistakes, why people make it, and how you can avoid falling victim to them.

Peace Lily Problems

Plant Problems

15 Common Problems With Peace Lily Plants

If your peace lily looks a bit droopy, there's a good chance that there's a problem with your plant. Peace lilies can fall victim to many different and quite common problems. In this article, Gardening expert and houseplant enthusiast Madison Moulton examines some of the most common peace lily problems and how to fix them!

Deer in a Garden With Hydrangeas

Garden Pests

Are Hydrangeas Deer Resistant or Will They Attract Deer?

Thinking of adding some hydrangeas, but live in a location that's also very populated by deer? Curious to know if hydrangeas will attract deer or if they are deer resistant? In this article, gardening expert and hydrangea enthusiast Jill Drago walks through everything you need to know about deer and hydrangeas!

squash vine borers

Garden Pests

9 Tips For Preventing Squash Vine Borers This Season

Trying to figure out how to keep squash vine borers away from your garden squash this season? These pests wreak havoc on zucchini, and other types of squash every year. In this article, suburban homesteader and gardening expert Merideth Cohrs provides some of her top tips for keeping your squash safe from this common garden pest.

A layer of bright green leaves with countless brown spots having various shades caused by disease

Plant Diseases

Brown Spots On Leaves: Causes and Solutions

If you've seen brown spot lesions on your plants, you're not alone. This incredibly common problem has many causes, from diseases to pest issues and more. Horticultural expert Sarah Jay explains the possible causes and how to fix the problem.