Sticky leaves on citrus trees is often the sign of some kind of insect infestation, either on the tree itself, or a neighboring plant which is depositing sticky honeydew. Aphids can cause sticky citrus leaves, but if you don’t see any insects on your plants, it’s very likely you have scale insects and don’t realize … Read more
Few things are more satisfying than peeking under pepper foliage in the middle of summer to find loads of peppers hanging off the branches. Occasionally, you may notice a pepper growing upside down. Or, you might have bought a pepper plant from the nursery and ended up with all your peppers growing upright. This is … Read more
Garlic is one of the easiest vegetables to grow, and although garlic can thrive in a variety of environments, those big garlic bulbs can be elusive. It’s normal to have garlic bulbs of different sizes, with some small and some large, but if consistently small garlic is usually a sign of some issue holding them … Read more
Bok choy is a versatile and fast-growing leafy green that’s as good fresh as it is in stir-fries, and it’s very quick to mature, giving you a harvest in as little as 6 weeks. But while bok choy is a fast grower, it’s unfortunately also fast to flower. If you notice your bok choy starting … Read more
Hydrangeas are renowned for being relatively low maintenance, and having the ability to fill out garden spaces with vibrant blues, pinks, reds, and purples, as well as pearly whites. So, when your hydrangeas start changing color, or even worse, fading, it’s easy to think there’s something wrong with your plant. The bad news is that … Read more
The more you garden, the more perceptive you are about pests on your plants. Anything that doesn’t look like a bee or a spider is a suspect. So when you see ants crawling on your pepper plants, it’s natural to be concerned. But are ants on your pepper plants always a bad sign? Fortunately, ants … Read more