Aargh! Just when your flowers are beautiful and blooming, you notice shiny metallic-green beetles eating everything in sight. Japanese beetles can lay waste to all your gorgeous blooms almost overnight. But the good news is, they wont kill the plant, and you can fight back. Well cover the lifecycle of the Japanese beetle and share … Read more
The baobab tree, with its massive trunk and far-reaching canopy, makes a striking addition to any landscape But beyond its aesthetic appeal, the baobab is rich in symbolic meaning For those interested in feng shui principles, the baobab has attributes that make it well-suited for certain areas of the home or garden. Incorporating a baobab … Read more
With its delicate white blooms and airy foliage, baby’s breath adds graceful beauty to any garden However, like all plants, baby’s breath can fall victim to pesky pests Beetles are a common pest that can damage baby’s breath plants. Learning to identify and control beetles will help protect your baby’s breath. With prompt action using … Read more
Bald cypress trees are stunning landscape specimens but like all trees they can fall victim to plant diseases. One issue to watch for is bacterial leaf spot, a problematic foliar disease. This bacterial infection causes unsightly spots on bald cypress leaves, defoliation, and overall decline when left unchecked. To protect your tree’s health and appearance, … Read more
Barbara Karst bougainvillea is known for its vibrant pink-purple blooms that brighten up gardens and landscapes. But like any plant, it can fall victim to diseases like bacterial leaf spot. This bacterial infection causes dark spots on bougainvillea leaves and can seriously damage plants if left unchecked. Don’t let bacterial leaf spot ruin the beauty … Read more
While there is some debate on how effective indoor plants are at actually purifying the air in your home, studies have shown that by way of biophilia indoor plants can have therapeutic effects such as reducing stress, promoting recovery and healing from illness or injury, as well as boosting productivity. Unfortunately there are many house … Read more
Basil loves warm weather, lots of sun and plenty of moisture. It prefers nutrient-rich and well-drained soils. Before planting, amend the soil with compost and fertilizer and plant after the last frost. Plant the seeds 1/8 inch deep and thin to 3 to 4 inches apart after emergence. The plants germinate in 10-14 days. Irrigate … Read more
Root knot nematodes or eel worms are those hidden annoyances that you dont really know that youve got them until its too late. Root knot nematodes are a microscopic parasite that sucks the life out of your plants. If a plant collapses for no reason (looks like it needs watering but doesnt), looks droopy but … Read more
Nurture your bougainvillea back to vibrant health with these essential care tips and problem solvers! Barbara Karst bougainvillea is a popular variety known for its vibrant pink-purple blooms. However, like all plants, it can be susceptible to certain pests. One common pest that affects bougainvilleas is thrips. Thrips are tiny winged insects that suck sap … Read more
Order: Hemiptera (TrueBugs)Family: Psyllidae, TriozidaeCommon Names: Plant Lice, Jumping Plant Lice, Lerps, Lerp Psyllid, Gall Psyllid, Lilly Pilly Psyllid Psyllids are tiny sap-sucking insects that feed on the nutrient rich liquids inside leaves and transport tissues (xylem & phloem). Most species of psyllid will only feed on one specific host plant, however some species are … Read more