Crepe myrtle has placed itself in people’s hearts as well as in most of the garden lots with its charming blooms. This tropical beauty is native to the temperate zone. So, it’s a bit tricky to grow them in other regions. Though crepe myrtle is resistant to several weather conditions, this plant easily gets affected … Read more
Once I made a painting of a Dogwood tree. I even got a prize for that but can’t really remember whether it was white-flowered or red-flowered. Poor memory of mine! However, my memory may suck, but Dogwoods still fascinates me like crazy. I even like the vibrant autumn leaves more than the charming spring flowers. … Read more
Dieffenbachia or dumb cane is a tropical plant native to Mexico. Because of its adaptability in indirect light, it has been a good pick for home growers. Besides, the bright mottled leaves are always a feast for the eyes. However, most of the time, like the other houseplants, dieffenbachia suffers in unfavorable conditions. Mostly the … Read more
Mints are one of the easiest herbs to grow because they are very hardy and they don’t require much maintenance. However, occasionally they fall victim to some conditions and start showing some symptoms. Yellowing of the leaves is one of them. By identifying the problems early you can solve them and prevent the mint leaves … Read more
Are your Crepe myrtles leaves turning black and unattractive? This is a gardener’s nightmare. The crepe myrtles bloom only once in spring so when the leaves start turning black it’s normal to get anxious. But this problem can be prevented and cured if you identify and resolve the underlying issues. Sooty black mold, Adverse weather … Read more
I live in Riverside County California, which is pretty famous for its orange tree boom in the 90s we even have a historic state park miles from my home. So I’ve seen my fair share of orange trees. Orange trees not only give us tasty fruit, but also dazzle in the garden. Unfortunately, they have … Read more
Squashes are a very popular and juicy vegetable that people love to grow in both summer and winter. They are usually very fast-growing and vigorous plants. But they are quite a bit vulnerable to many diseases and insect pests. And these diseases and insects along with some environmental issues cause yellow spots on the squash … Read more
Just imagine, what is the value of a mint plant if the leaves aren’t healthy and good-looking? When you notice black spots on your mint leaves, as a mint grower I understand your concerns. And you will be happy to know; you can get rid of this problem easily. To fix the problem, you have … Read more
It’s spring time. Your Crepe myrtles are about to flower. But suddenly you see silvery-white insects on the barks. Lose no time my friend. These are crepe myrtle bark scales. Start treating these scales as fast as possible if you want your trees to have beautiful flowers. In this article, I’ve discussed the best treatments … Read more
Oranges are evergreen trees. So, when the orange leaves start turning yellow I can understand your concern. This problem needs to be resolved soon. Because we don’t want this yellowing of leaves to affect the yummy oranges. At this point, you have to inspect what is exactly causing the yellowing and start the exact treatment … Read more