Buying a property can be a complicated business, but there may be problems lurking in the garden which threaten to derail a purchase altogether. Britain’s outdoor spaces are home to a number of plants ...
Winter gardens are magical, cozy spaces that let you enjoy the outdoors without braving the cold. But even the most charming ...
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Keep plants away from drafty windows, doors, radiators, and vents during winter. "Sudden temperature swings stress spider ...
Plant diseases require a susceptible plant, a pathogen, and the right environment. Prevent diseases by choosing resistant varieties, providing proper growing conditions, and practicing good sanitation ...
The plants in our yards and gardens bring us beauty and joy, but some of them also bring problems. “A plant can be a problem in a number of different ways,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge ...
When shopping for seeds, it's tempting to get caught up in possibilities and end up with seeds that don’t perform the way you ...
Too much rain, extended cold temperatures in late spring/summer, a sneaky insect pest, a plant disease; all of which can cause individuals frustrations when trying to grow plants. This article ...
Like many garden writers, I spend a lot of time reading about plants and searching for answers to questions from readers. They want to know what's wrong with their plant and what to do about it.
Every week our Master Gardener call office receives questions similar to these. If it's an emailed question, there's usually a photo of a sad looking plant or tree attached. This week's column goes ...
When we notice a plant problem, the instinct is to grab a pesticide spray. That's not the answer; it's critical to find out first what the problem actually is. Diagnosing what's wrong can be ...