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Beech Hedge Dying? (3 Reasons+Solutions)

Beech Hedge Dying? (3 Reasons+Solutions)

Beech hedges are a popular choice for gardeners who are looking for an attractive and durable hedge that provides privacy and security. With their lush foliage and striking appearance, beech hedges can add value and beauty to any property. An added benefit is that Beech hedge is easy to grow, even for ...

Honeysuckle Gone Woody (Reasons And Solutions)

Honeysuckle Gone Woody (Reasons And Solutions)

Honeysuckle is one of the most beloved garden plants across the world and it's not hard to understand why. They can grow both as vines and shrubs, providing a lovely informal look for the garden and perfectly complementing other plants, such as roses. They grow rather quickly and add to the appeal of the ...

3 Reasons Why Your Salix Flamingo Tree is Dying

3 Reasons Why Your Salix Flamingo Tree is Dying

Salix Flamingo, also known as shrimp willow, is one of the most popular garden plants, mainly due to its flamboyant foliage and relatively easy maintenance. It's a dwarf type of willow that looks equally good potted on the patio and planted in the garden. This is particularly true in the springtime when the ...

How Do You Revive a Dying Japanese Maple Tree?

How Do You Revive a Dying Japanese Maple Tree?

After all the work you put into making your garden look beautiful and having all your plants in perfect visual harmony, finding out one of them is dying can be devastating. Especially if it's a tree as beautiful as Japanese Maple. With their bright red foliage, Japanese Maple trees can accentuate every garden ...

4 Reasons Why Tomatillo Leaves Turning Yellow

4 Reasons Why Tomatillo Leaves Turning Yellow

Growing tomatillos is a great way to have one of the essential ingredients for many dishes, especially Mexican, right in your garden. Plus, they are very easy to grow, produce a lot of fruits, and don't require particularly intensive care. However, there are some potential issues with growing tomatillos you ...

3 Reasons Why Pear Tree Leaves Turning Black

3 Reasons Why Pear Tree Leaves Turning Black

One of the most popular fruits in the world, pears are grown both for their deliciousness and nutrient value, and ornamental qualities. Pear trees, especially in full bloom, are wonderful plants. Deep green leaves and branches covered in white blossoms are extremely pleasing to the eye and make a whole garden ...

Do Squirrels Eat Petunias? (Can I Stop Them?)

Do Squirrels Eat Petunias? (Can I Stop Them?)

Petunias are a popular and colorful annual flower that is widely grown in gardens and window boxes around the world. The fabulous colors and pleasant fragrance of petunias are sure to spice up your summer garden and add some vibrancy to the entire household. Besides their visual appeal and wonderful smell, ...

Do Rabbits Eat Morning Glories? (Solved!)

Do Rabbits Eat Morning Glories? (Solved!)

When looking to add some vibrant color to your garden, you should definitely consider planting morning glories. These beautiful and fragrant flowers are certain to liven up the space outside your home. Plus, as they grow fast and easily cover walls and fences, they can also help you add some privacy and keep ...

What is Eating My Salvias? (And How to Stop it)

What is Eating My Salvias? (And How to Stop it)

The blossoms of Salvia are a wonderful addition to any summer garden. Many homeowners look to this plant to bring some vibrancy and fragrance to the space outside their homes. There are various forms of Salvia, each uniquely colored and with flowers full of nectar which are a real magnet for butterflies, ...

Why Is My Oxalis Drooping? (6 Reasons)

Why Is My Oxalis Drooping? (6 Reasons)

Adored by many gardening enthusiasts, Oxalis, also known as False Shamrock, could be a wonderful addition to your home, bringing more appeal to your living environment. With its vibrant colors, gorgeous butterfly-shaped leaves, and beautiful bloom throughout the year, Oxalis will brighten up your space and ...

6 Reasons Why Your Podocarpus is Turning Yellow

6 Reasons Why Your Podocarpus is Turning Yellow

Podocarpus can often be seen around private gardens as well as decorating streets, parks, or suburban areas. It's a coniferous tree that is frequently used in landscaping due to its evergreen leaves and beautiful branches. Even though it doesn't have needles like some other coniferous plants, its leaves are ...

Podocarpus Leaves Turning Brown (5 Reasons & Solutions)

Podocarpus Leaves Turning Brown (5 Reasons & Solutions)

One of the most frequently used plants in landscaping, the Podocarpus is always a welcomed addition to any garden or urban area and can serve pretty well as a hedge or a screen. A healthy Podocarpus is a wonderful and unique plant, with long needle-like leaves, densely arranged around symmetrical branches. It ...

Do Haworthia Die After Flowering? (Answered!)

Do Haworthia Die After Flowering? (Answered!)

When it comes to indoor plants and their visual appeal, one of the most beautiful sights you can lay your eyes on is the haworthia in full bloom. When in bloom, this relatively small plant grows incredibly long flower stalks (more than 10 times its size) and shows off beautiful white flowers. However, not all ...

How to Grow Cilantro in Water (6 Steps)

How to Grow Cilantro in Water (6 Steps)

One of the most widely used and grown plants in the world, cilantro, also known as coriander, is exceptionally popular both for its health and nutritional benefits. For centuries, it's been a part of traditional medicine, as well as a staple in cuisines around the globe. So, chances are you probably have some ...

Should I Kill Caterpillars in My Garden? (Answered!)

Should I Kill Caterpillars in My Garden? (Answered!)

There's hardly anything more disheartening and frustrating for a gardener than seeing the plants they put much effort in full of holes and their leaves chewed up. When this happens, in many cases, the culprits are caterpillars who typically love to feast on the leaves of burgeoning plants. After seeing their ...

Why is My Lavender Turning Brown? (5 Reasons)

Why is My Lavender Turning Brown? (5 Reasons)

Lavender, known mostly for its culinary uses, also features colorful flowers and aromatic foliage, making it a welcomed addition to any garden. The fact that it's rather easy to maintain increases its popularity even further. In the right conditions, lavender is a very hardy plant and will thrive, adding ...

How to Salt the Earth So Nothing Grows (5 Step Guide)

How to Salt the Earth So Nothing Grows (5 Step Guide)

Having some greenery in your living space is great as it adds visual appeal to your yard and livens it up. So, people put plenty of effort into growing and caring for various plants in their living environment. However, there are also some undesirable plants that can grow by themselves and in places you don't ...

How to Get Rid of Fungus on Azaleas

How to Get Rid of Fungus on Azaleas

Azalea is a beautiful flowering shrub, grown across the globe for its visual appeal and ability to freshen up and add vibrancy to any space you grow it in. Plus, it's very easy to maintain and doesn't require much to grow and thrive. On top of all this, the azalea is a very hardy plant and rarely suffers from ...

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