Weed management in boxwood/flowerbeds. Is there a best practice to eliminate or keep weeds at bay in a 2-ft mulched perimeter around the house where there are an assortment of trees (birch, paperbark copper maple), bushes (boxwoods) and flowers (hydrangeas, anemones)? I have heard of preen, is this the best choice if so during which tome of the year is it best to apply? Other better choices? From a newbie gardener, hank you in advance for your selflessly sharing what you have learned.

Grace

over 1 year ago

My aloe has a bunch of mold!!! I’ve tried baking soda solution, I’m trying to avoid repotting her??any tips please

Any idea what’s going on with the leaves of my Big Bertha? xxx

Ashley

over 1 year ago

I am new to owning a pitcher plant. Is this a good place to have it hanging? I believe it came with these two have some dying areas. What should I do?

Half the plant looks great, other half is black. Are the fully green ones still safe to consume and make drinks with?

I grow both gloxinia (sinningia speciosa) and recently got this Epscia aka Flame Violet. The topmost leaf, to the right is doing something similar to some of my gloxinia leaves. The center bows out weirdly, but no other signs of pests or damage. Obviously, I’m the problem because it just started on this newer to me plant, but what am I doing to cause this? Thank you!

Over or under watered? I switched soil last week because was definitely overwatered but it’s been in dry soil a week and looking worse now and still dropping leaves. Time to water again or keep letting it sit?

What to use to get rid of spider mites on sensitive plants?

My Colocasia esculenta “wakiki” is a new addition to my home. I repotted her about 10 days ago, and water her every 5-7 days with wet soil but never drowning. I don’t see any bugs on her leaves or in the dirt, and I sprayed with neem oil three days ago just in case something was growing/living in the soil. I gave her fertilizer a week ago. She’s beside two windows. However, every time a new leaf pops up, another one turns yellow and dies. What am I doing wrong?

Cici the newbie

over 1 year ago

I’ve noticed one of my plants had a little bit of what looks like a little mildew in their soil does anyone know what this could be?

My philodendron got super sunburnt after I moved it to a new window before leaving for vacation. How can I help it recover?

Annie

over 1 year ago

Please help!!! Two of my monstera leaves began turning yellow and brown about a week ago, i wasn’t sure why i brought it downstairs to put it in some sunlight but nothing seems to be working. Should I trim them down?

Hey guys! New plant dad here, and I get horrible anxiety for my plants when I feel something is wrong. And yes, I’ve been googling, but perhaps someone has more useful knowledge here. I have plants in my window, and they’re doing great. However, I have a shelf of plants that use a grow light, as my window options are filled up. However, these grow light plants seem to have the soil stay wet for much longer… too much longer in fact. I keep hitting snooze on Planta multiple watering days due to soil being quite wet still. Am I giving them too much water? Or is the evaporation of my grow lights just not cutting it? Any advice would be nice because I obviously want to avoid root rot. Thanks for reading!

Sunny

over 1 year ago

Another fight with aphids and a few ants! The last 3 sets of aphids were orange. These are black. I wiped them off my Hoya Filiformis with an isopropyl alcohol solution. I’m so tired! 🫩😫

Callum

over 1 year ago

Ive got this root at the base of my thai con & im not too sure if its doing well or meant to look this this? Hasnt grown into the soil & the end isnt as hard as it used to be?

I recently purchased this Hawaiian palm from an online store and when I got it, I checked the soil and it was dry before I watered it with filtered water. A couple of days ago, my Cassie’s leaves are turning yellow. I have just cut 2 off and not sure about this third leaf. I have also checked for pests and cannot see anything. Can anyone help with letting me know what’s wrong, please 😭😭?

Liz

over 1 year ago

I have an ivy but don’t know what type , as you see I’m very bad at taking care of stuff. What’s wrong with it and how can I help?

THE GUY 😆😆😆 :)

over 1 year ago

Hey what are some common fixes for Venus flytrap if they aren't doing well?

Hi all! Took a look at my Krimson Princess Hoya today and I noticed all those spots. They rub off easily with my finger. My first thought was a pest of some sort, but I dot see anything that looks bug like or 3D at all - just these splotches. They are all over and I didn’t notice them any other day this week when I’ve been looking at all of my plants. Thoughts?

Elizabeth

over 1 year ago

Hello! Not a pest question! As you can see from my pics my zzz plant isn’t that beautiful anymore. I had to trim some of the stems because they got super long and curly but I didn’t trim them correctly so I had to chop it down. Just wondering what I can do to make it look nicer. Repot? (It’s still growing new leaves it’s not a lost cause yet!)