Why are my tree’s new shoots shorter and the leaves thinning?
I’ve had this tree for about four months. Its new shoots are much shorter than before, it looks less full, and a few leaves have fallen. I’ve also…
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Can I save my struggling maidenhair fern?
My maidenhair fern has started looking rough even though I’m keeping the soil moist and giving it indirect light. It was previously kept in a more humid spot.…
Are these strawberries ripe, and did the rain make them crack?
My strawberries turned red, but they’re still small and look a bit dull. After a heavy rain, some cracked. How can I tell if they’re ripe, and should…
Is my heat-wilted basil still salvageable?
My basil went a week without water during very hot weather. Its leaves are yellowing and falling, and some stems have turned brown. Should I try anything beyond…
What should I read up on before getting my first houseplants?
I’m new to houseplants and would like to start with a few easy ones. What are some useful beginner resources, and what basics should I know about light…
How should I help these new plants through the heat?
I planted a new border shortly before a heatwave and some plants are looking droopy. It gets about four to five hours of sun, and the lavender was…
Did I mess up by repotting my new bird of paradise right away?
I recently brought home a small bird of paradise and repotted it in a terracotta pot with fresh indoor potting mix. It gets several hours of bright, filtered…
My new Chinese wisteria is going crispy after planting. Is it transplant shock?
I moved a pot-grown Chinese wisteria into the ground about a week ago, during a hot spell. The top growth is turning crispy, though the lower part still…
Why are my watermelon vines growing but the fruit isn’t?
My watermelon vines are growing well, but I’m either not getting fruit or the small melons stop growing, brown, or crack. I’m growing them in a raised bed…
Is my aloe thirsty, or is something else going on?
My aloe leaves are curling inward and getting hollow or brown, and one lower leaf is floppy near its base. I’ve overwatered an aloe before, so I’m unsure…
How can I tell if my rhododendron needs more water or less?
My rhododendron looks badly wilted, but the soil still feels a little moist. How should I figure out whether it is too dry or staying too wet?
My potted tomato is wilting. How often should I water it?
I’m growing a tomato in a pot for the first time, and it has started wilting over the past few days. How can I tell whether it needs…
How can I get my elephant bush looking healthier?
Mine looks wrinkly and has dropped some leaves. It gets limited sun, and I’ve been watering on a schedule. What should I change, especially in a hot climate?
How do I tell if my olive needs more water or less?
My olive tree has started yellowing and dropping leaves, and watering advice seems to go in opposite directions. How should I judge what it needs, especially during hot…
Do I Need to Water My Garlic After Planting?
I'm planting garlic for the first time, but my soil is super dry since we haven't had much rain this summer. I worked the ground, which was rock…
Why is my plant's bottom soil always wet and compact?
Hey everyone! I've been noticing that the bottom layer of soil in my plant pots tends to be compact and wet, while the top layers look airy and…
Help! My Beech Hedges Are Turning Brown – Is It Too Late?
Hey everyone! I planted some baby beech hedges about two months ago during the peak of summer when we were facing heatwaves and drought conditions. Thankfully, they seemed…
What’s Your Go-To Method for Growing and Storing Green Beans?
I'm really eager to hear about everyone's experiences with growing green beans! What types do you prefer, bush or pole, and what are your reasons for that choice?…
What Should I Do With My New Succulent Plants from Costco?
I just got a bunch of succulent plants from Costco, and I'm totally lost on what to do with them next! I have no idea how to take…
Will My Plants Survive 3 Days Without Watering?
Hey everyone! We just put together a raised bed garden this year and planted a variety of perennials. We're super excited about it! However, we're heading out for…