Like everyone else, you love to save a few bucks when you can, and if you can minimize waste while at it, that’s even better and dandier. Maybe that’s why you’re entertaining the idea of using coffee grounds on your mint plants. But does mint love coffee grounds? Yes, you can use coffee grounds as…
These are two quite different palms, and it is not uncommon for there to be some confusion when deciding on which of the two to make your next houseplant. The Cat palm is quite tolerant and thrives in an indoor environment. The Majesty palm is not quite so easy. While it can be grown indoors,…
Nobody wants to see their Calatheas go from gleaming and radiant to sad and droopy. A delicate touch is needed to keep calathea at its best because of its bright, captivating foliage and temperamental nature. But with a bit of know-how and perseverance, you’ll soon have yours glowing and lush. Calathea leaves droop due to…
If your precious philodendron is sulky with drooping and limp leaves, you may be worried about the unhealthy look of your plant. You don’t have to be too alarmed. I’m going to help you get to the bottom of the problem and find ways to help your philodendron bounce back to health. The most likely…
It can be quite disparaging to see bugs munching away on your precious pothos. Luckily, you can easily fix the problem if you know which pesky bugs are pestering your plant. Here’s how you can identify, control, and prevent some of the most common pothos pests. First, identify the bugs by their appearance and symptoms…
Money trees (Pachira aquatica) are known for their braided trunks and lush, glossy, green foliage. Your money tree will likely develop yellow spots due to overwatering and underwatering. You should only water when the top 1-2″ of soil has dried out. Other common culprits include scorch, fungal/bacterial leaf spots, fertilizer burn, pests, nutrient deficiency, and…
You may be alarmed that the crown of your string of pearls is sparse or balding. But don’t worry because this is an easy fix. I’ll share with you some important tips on how to turn things around and make your string of pearls fuller and more vibrant. To make your string of pearls fuller…
Even though Basil plants are fairly easy to maintain, there are certain factors that may cause this herb to lose its beautiful green color. The most common reasons for Basil Leaves turning white are nutrient deficiency and fungal diseases. In addition to these factors, overwatering, pest infestation or too much sun can cause Basil leaves…
Money trees (Pachira aquatica) that like a certain amount of humidity, and this sometimes causes gardeners to shy away from this gorgeous plant. That is always a shame because not only is the plant hardy and attractive but issues surrounding humidity can easily be rectified by simply using some of the steps set out in…
If the leaves of your Cat Palm plant are turning yellow, don’t worry. Once you work out what the cause is, you should quickly solve the problem. Overwatering is low humidity causes cat palm leaves to turn yellow. A poor watering technique leads to various problems such as root rot and poor root system development,…