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Christmas Cactus

Christmas Cactus Left Outside in Freezing Weather?Despite its dead appearance a Christmas cactus left out in freezing weather may be able to be revived. The roots may still be alive. Bring inside and check out the advice on this page. This is a page about Christmas cactus left outside in freezing weather.

 

Close up of a hibiscus flower and leaves, some yellow

Hibiscus Leaves Turning YellowThis is a page about hibiscus leaves turning yellow. Yellowing leaves on a plant can indicate a number of issues. Identifying the cause will allow you to treat your plant.

 

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Removing Pumpkin Mildew?There is white powdery stuff on my pumpkins. I'm assuming it's powdery mildew. The leaves are already turning brown, and I'm worried that I will loose my pumpkins before Halloween. Does powdery mildew affect the pumpkins themselves, and if so how can I save them from going bad? Please help! Thanks.

 

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Pumpkins Turning Orange Early?My pumpkins have already turned orange. Will they last if I leave them on the vine until Halloween, or will they rot before then? I don't want to pick them yet, as the whole reason I planted them was for Halloween.

 

Some dying bottlebrush bushes.

What Is Killing These Bottlebrush Bushes?We have had these bottlebrush bushes in our backyard for about ten years. This past year they look like they are slowly dying. They have been watered the same way for the past ten years through our water sprinkling system. A week ago my husband put fertilizer on them but it hasn't done too much. I was thinking maybe we need to prune the dead away but I don't know if that would help. Any suggestions what is wrong with this bush?

 

Yellow Calla Lily with green in the background.

Leaves Dying on a Calla LilyYellowing dying leaves on your calla lily can be the result of a lack of nutrients or root rot. This is a page about leaves dying on a calla lily.

 

Hibiscus bud on plant

Buds Falling Off Hibiscus Plant?Determining the cause of bud drop, will be rather like sleuthing. There are a number of reasons this could happen and you will need to discover the cause through planned trial and error. This is a page about buds falling off a hibiscus plant.

 

Lilac leaves on white background

Lilac Bush With Very Little Leaves?This is a page about lilac bush with very little (few) leaves. If your lilac is not producing sufficient leaves the plant will not flourish and may die. Check all the usual suspects, including sun exposure, soil nutrients, and pest infestations.

 

Peace Lily Leaves with some damage and curl

Peace Lily Leaves Are Curling?Peace lilies are typically very easy to grow and quite tolerant of diverse growing conditions. However, too much bright light and temperatures over 90F can cause leaf curl. This is a page about a peace lily that has leaves curling.

 

Red Growth on Peach Tree Leaves - pinkish red growth on leaves

Red Growth on Peach Tree Leaves?Fruit trees, such as peaches, can become infected with various diseases including fungal growths. This is a page about remedies for a red growth on peach tree leaves.

 

Woman Picking Tomatoes

Tomato Plant HelpGrowing tomatoes is a rewarding gardening experience. While fairly easy to grow, they can suffer from several maladies or care issues. This page contains tomato plant help information.

 

Burning bush leaves.

Burning Bush Losing Its LeavesLeaves on a Burning Bush will turn red before the drop in the Autumn, sometimes earlier than other trees and shrubs. If your burning bush losing its leaves prematurely, it may be a sign of stress on the plant and require assistance.

 

Fatsia japonica leaves in the sun.

Fatsia Japonica with Burn Marks on the Leaves?Fungal infections on plants can often result in spots on the leaves. Removing infected leaves is one way to halt the damage. This is a page about fatsia japonica with burn marks on the leaves.

 

A purple hydrangea flower in bloom.

Hydrangeas Leaves Turning BrownHydrangeas are relatively easy to grow as long as you provide sufficient water and keep them out of the hot sun. This is a page about hydrangeas leaves turning brown.

 

Tomato Blight diseased plants

Preparing Your Soil to Avoid Tomato BlightLate season tomato blight is caused by a fungus that is highly contagious and can spread by wind born spores. This is a page about treating the soil to prevent tomato blight.

 

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Tomato plant and stalk with black spots from Early Blight.

Black Spots on Tomato Plant LeavesThis is a page about black spots on tomato plant leaves. Several plant diseases can cause spots on your tomato plant's leaves. Determining the cause can help you begin treatment.

 

Green tomato plant in field.

Curling Tomato LeavesThis is a page about curling tomato leaves. There are several reason the leaves on your tomato plants may be curling.

 

Close up of Phlox with pink blossoms and several leaves turning yellow

Phlox Leaves Turning Yellow?This is a page about phlox leaves turning yellow. Determining what is causing the leaves on your phlox to turn yellow is the first step to helping your plant.

 

Peace Lily With Brown Leaves

Peace Lily With Brown LeavesThis is a page about peace lily with brown leaves. Determining the reason you lily's leaves are turning brown can help get it back on the road to health.

 

Bee on Flower

Getting to Know Your Garden PollinatorsThis is a page about getting to know your garden pollinators. Bees and other insects help cross pollinate plants in the garden to produce fertile seeds.

 

Winter Evergreen

Winterizing EvergreensThis is a page about winterizing evergreens. Some varieties of evergreen bushes and trees may need extra mulch or maybe a burlap blanket to get through the severe cold.

 

Plants Leaves Turning YellowThis is a page about plants leaves turning yellow. The leaves on flowering plants, vegetables, or other plants can begin to turn yellow. Determining the cause is the first step in returning your plants to good health.

 

Roma tomato plant with diseased and yellowing leaves.

Tomato Plants Leaves Turning YellowThis is a page about tomato plants leaves turning yellow. The leaves turning yellow on your tomato plants is not a good sign. Determining the cause can be confusing.

 

Potted Plants

Leaves on Potted Plants Turning Yellow?This page is about leaves on potted plants turning yellow. Too much water can often be the cause of house plant leaves losing their color.

 

Houseplants

Treating Fungal Disease on HouseplantsThis is a page about treating fungal disease on houseplants. Fungal disease is a common houseplant ailment.

 

Creeping, mat-forming succulent species, called an ice plant.

Weed Killer That Won't Kill Ice Plants?This page is about weed killer that won't kill ice plant. Reducing weeds while maintaining the plants you want to thrive can be a challenge.

 

tree protected for winter

Preventing Damage to Trees and Shrubs in...This page is about preventing damage to trees and shrubs in winter. During the winter snow and cold, it helps to give protection to some kinds of woody plants.

 

Stevia Leaves

Stevia Leaves Turning Brown?This is a page about stevia leaves turning brown. Growing stevia as a natural sweetener is quite popular, but sometimes the plants don't thrive.

 

man attaching plant to a stake

Staking Garden PlantsThis page is about staking garden plants. There are a number of plants that need help with support when newly transplanted or bearing fruit.

 

Powdery Mildew on Plants

Treating Plants with Powdery MildewThis page is about treating plants with powdery mildew. This common fungal disease can affect nearly all types of plants.

 

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Rose of Sharon

Rose of Sharon Not Blooming?This page is about a rose of Sharon not blooming. This deciduous shrub is a beautiful addition to the home garden especially when in bloom.

 

Trumpet Vine Losing Leaves

Trumpet Vine Losing Leaves?This is a page about a trumpet vine losing its leaves. What to do if your trumpet vine begins to lose its leaves.

 

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