Lavender is one of those plants that surprise gardeners when it fails to thrive. It’s so hardy and tolerant of abuse that seeing a drooping, wilting lavender plant is a pretty rare occurrence. But if you are experiencing lavender drooping, take no offense: it can be caused by a few different reasons, some of which...
Rosa nutkana, also known as Nootka Rose, is an upright, sturdy shrub with thorny, slightly arched branches. They are covered in 2-4 in. (5-10 cm) long, 5-7 strongly serrated, pinnately split, gray-green leaves. The bush is covered in a profusion of fragrant, solitary, deep pink blooms that are 2.5 inches (or 6 cm) wide and...
Coreopsis is one of the most popular plants in any perennial garden and is valued for its prolonged blooming season and also the minimal hassle required to grow it. Also known as tickseed, this elegant native prairie plant produces cheerful, daisy-like blooms all through the summer, and flourishes despite the blazing sun and the sweltering...
Stress, nutritional imbalances, pests, and diseases are all threats to pepper crops. Browning of the pepper plant’s leaves is a regular issue. If the leaves on your pepper plant are turning brown, and it might be due to a number of different things. Read on to learn why and how to treat pepper plant leaf...
Aromatic rosemary originates in the Mediterranean and is an evergreen herb. In addition to its possible health advantages, it is also used as a flavoring agent, and in the creation of personal scents. Rosemary, as well as other herbs including oregano, thyme, basil, and lavender, belongs to the mint family Lamiaceae. Rosemary is a tasty...
I’ve heard it time and time again: my peace lily is getting way too big, how do I go about dividing a peace lily? Peace lilies are an evergreen, tropical plant that, in the wild, thrives growing on the forest floor. In captivity, they thrive simply as house plants. Peace lilies are a favorite of...
I’ve gotten this question many times: why are my tomato leaves turning white? I grow tomatoes every year and have personally experienced just about every possible problem they can throw at you, including their leaves turning white. The good news is that the most common causes of leaf whitening on tomatoes are easily walked back...
One of the more alarming signs that your jade plant isn’t doing so well is when its leaves begin to wrinkle. Ideally, you want your jade plant’s leaves to be thick, fleshy, and with a nice, smooth appearance. The good news is that there are some easy care tips that help revive your wrinkled jade...
Asparagus can be one of the most rewarding vegetables that you could propagate over and over again. One of the more ideal methods of propagating asparagus with succession is using the root crowns of the plant. Although you can technically propagate asparagus through plant division, it should grow just fine that way as well. However,...
Rubber plants are some of the most unique-looking plants you could have around your household. They may also be one of the trickiest house plants you could have as well. The growth of the plant is very upright and their deep green leaves have this interesting glossy texture to them. The appearance of this plant...
There really are few things in this life that are more tragic than putting your heart and soul into something only to be thwarted by natural forces. Deer can be a serious thorn in the side of rose gardeners – no pun intended in this case. Unfortunately, deer eat roses. But selecting the right type...
Western Dog Violet, also known as Viola adunca, is a low-growing, sprawling perennial that is native to both eastern and western North America. It forms a tidy bunch of heart-shaped, dark green leaves. Attractive, petite, lavender-blue flowers, 1 in. across (2.5 cm), with noticeable white throats and vivid orange stigmas, rise above the foliage in...
