Latest articles by Amy Draiss
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Growing Ferns As Houseplants: 9 Types Of Ferns To Grow Indoors
Fern houseplants can add a tropical feel to an indoor space. Click here for nine beautiful varieties of fern well-suited to indoor growing.
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Tomato Fusarium Wilt: How To Control Fusarium Wilt On Tomato Plants
Tomato fusarium wilt can be very destructive to home gardens. It is a fungal infection that invades the roots but causes yellowing and wilting in the plant above the soil line. With severe infections, you can lose a lot of tomato yield. Learn more in this article.
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Repotting Christmas Cactus: How And When To Repot Christmas Cactus Plants
Christmas cactus is a prolific grower that eventually needs to be repotted. While this is not too complicated, the key is knowing when and how to repot a Christmas cactus. This article will help with that.
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African Violet Watering Guide: How To Water An African Violet Plant
Watering African violets isn’t as complicated as you may think. Actually, these charming, old-fashioned plants are surprisingly adaptable and easy to get along with. Wondering how to water an African violet? Click here to learn more about African violet water needs.
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Tomato Verticillium Wilt Control – How To Treat Tomatoes With Verticillium Wilt
Verticillium wilt can be a devastating infection for a tomato crop. The best way to avoid it is to use resistant tomato varieties. It is also important to know the signs of the disease to avoid spreading it from one area of your garden to another. Learn more in this article.
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Jade Plant Looks Wrinkled – Reasons For Wrinkled Jade Leaves
If you notice wrinkled jade leaves, it’s the plant’s way of telling you that something isn’t quite right. Click here for tips on fixing a wrinkly jade plant.
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Fiddle-Leaf Fig Care – How To Grow A Fiddle-Leaf Fig Tree
You may have seen people growing fiddle-leaf figs in southern Florida or in containers in well-lit offices or homes. The huge green leaves give the plant a definite tropical air. If you want information on fiddle-leaf fig care, this article can help.
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Tomato Anthracnose Info: How To Treat Tomatoes With Anthracnose
Anthracnose of tomatoes results in lesions on both green and ripe fruit. You can find important tomato anthracnose info, including how to prevent and treat the disease, in this article. Click here to learn more.
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Tomato Anthracnose Information: Learn About Anthracnose Of Tomato Plants
Anthracnose of tomato plants has a particular set of symptoms that affects the fruits, often after they have been picked. To learn more about tomato anthracnose symptoms and how to control tomato anthracnose disease, click this article for additional information.
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Growing Sweet Corn In The Garden: Everything You Need To Know
Sweet corn plants are definitely a warm season crop. Planting sweet corn is easy enough, and soon enough throughout the summer you can be eating fresh corn on the cob. This article will help get you started.
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Septoria Leaf Canker - Information On Controlling Septoria Leaf Spot On Tomatoes
Septoria leaf canker primarily affects tomato plants and members of its family. It is a leaf spot disease that is first evident on the oldest leaves of the plants. Read this article to get tips for treating septoria leaf spot.
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Blight On Tomatoes - Tomato Blight Treatment And Prevention
What is tomato blight? Blight on tomatoes is caused by a fungal infection and like all fungi, they are spread by spores and require damp, warm weather conditions to flourish. Learn more in this article.
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Anthracnose Disease Info And Control - What Plants Get Anthracnose
You may know it as leaf, shoot or twig blight. Combating anthracnose can be a frustrating process so knowing more about what plants get anthracnose and how to prevent it is helpful. Get that info here in this article.
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Blight Treatment - Symptoms And Control Of Southern Blight On Plants
It happens to the best of us - all your healthy plants wilting and dying. Southern blight on plants is a common problem in many home gardens but it doesn?t have to be. This article will help.
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Identifying And Preventing Late Blight On Tomatoes
Late blight tomato disease is the rarest of the blights that affect both tomatoes and potatoes, but it is also the most destructive. Learn more about late blight symptoms and treatment in this article.
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Watering A Boston Fern: Learn About Boston Fern Watering Needs
Watering a Boston fern isn't rocket science, but understanding how much and how often to water requires a bit of practice and careful attention. Click here for more info.
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Boston Fern Light Conditions: How Much Light Does A Boston Fern Need
Light requirements for Boston ferns is a critical aspect of successful growing. Read this article to learn about Boston fern light needs, including Boston fern light conditions. Click here for more information.
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How And When To Pick Green Beans For The Best Flavor & Texture
Growing beans is easy. But many gardeners wonder when do you pick beans. The answer to this question depends on the kind of bean that you are growing and how you would like to eat them. Learn more here.
