How to Identify, Control, and Prevent Crown Gall
Crown gall impacts a wide variety of fruit trees and other shrubs. This guide by sustainability expert Huan Song reveals the cause and explains prevention of this plant problem.
How to Use Sulfur Fungicide on Plants
A good sulfur fungicide can be used for everything from spider mites to treating powdery mildew. In this complete guide, we discuss how it works, what it works on, and where you shouldn't use it.
Do Deer Eat Coleus? Will They Attract Deer to My Garden?
Thinking of planting some coleus in your garden, but aren't sure if they will attract deer or not? While they may not attract deer like a hosta, there's still some steps you'll need to take if you want to keep deer away from your coleus. In this article, certified master gardener Larua Elison walks through if this plant will bring deer into your garden.
Weeds With Yellow Flowers: Are They in Your Garden?
Did you find a plant with yellow flowers in your garden space, but aren't sure what it is? There's actually a chance it could be a weed that's sprouted yellow flowers! In this article, we take a look at some of the most common yellow flowered weeds to help you identify these plants and replace them with other plants for local pollinators.
27 Common Types of Weeds with Names & Picture Identification
Let's face it, weeds can cause garden problems for gardeners. While some types of weeds can be nice looking, they can also be invasive. It can be difficult to identify each type of weed and prevent them from taking over your entire garden. Keep in mind that many weeds are good for pollinators, so it may be worth relocating them to another area, or leaving them be. In this article, we help you identify the most common types of weeds, with photos of each.
Mosaic Virus Symptoms and Treatment
There are many mosaic virus types that cause a host of problems for plants. In this guide by sustainability expert Huan Song, how to identify mosaic virus symptoms and treat them.
Why Are My Pothos Leaves Turning Black at The Tips?
Are your Pothos leaves turning black at the tips? There are 6 potential causes for this uncommon issue, each with its own resolution. Depending on the cause, having black tipped leaves usually isn't completely irreversible. In this article, gardening expert Madison Moulton discusses why Pothos leaves may turn black at the tips and how you can fix or prevent the problem.
15 Plum Tree Diseases To Watch Out For and How to Prevent Them
There are a number of plum tree diseases that you'll need to watch vigilantly for. Horticultural expert Sarah Jay discuss the most common diseases in plums and how to identify, treat, and prevent them.
What Causes Hosta Leaves to Curl? Can it Be Fixed?
Are you seeing curling leaves on your hosta? This is actually quite commnon, and can happen for a number of different reasons. The good news is, many times, it's completely correctable. In this article, certified master gardener and gardening expert Laura Elsner takes a look at the different reasons this happens, and how to fix it.
How to Use Diatomaceous Earth in Your Garden and Home
Diatomaceous earth is commonly recommended for pest control in the garden and home. It has benefits and drawbacks, depending on your situation. Learn about the pros and cons of DE and how to use it in this complete guide.
Weeds With Heart Shaped Leaves: What Are They?
Did you find some weeds with heart shaped leaves in your garden or around your home? Not sure what they are or if you should get rid of them? Generally speaking, weeds are an unwelcome sight in just about every garden. In this article, hobby gardener Jason Wilson looks at what these weeds are all about, with pictures for identification.
Sunscald Symptoms and Treatment in Trees, Leaves, and Fruits
There are two types of sunscald that can impact plants. Horticultural expert Sarah Jay discusses them and how to prevent damage to foliage, fruit, or bark.