Some types of fig trees spread prolifically—creating a large forest of fig trees in a matter of years. If you’re trying to prevent this issue, or if you have a poorly-placed tree in your yard, you might be wondering how to kill a fig tree. Is cutting it down enough, or will it continue to…
A plant’s appearance can tell you a great deal about their health. For example, drooping leaves often mean that a plant needs more water; burnt leaves usually mean the plant is receiving too much sunlight. But what about those white crystals that show up on your plant’s leaves—what do they mean? How do you get…
Growing tomatoes from seeds is hard work: they need the correct temperature, moisture levels, and lighting to grow successfully. When they do something unexpected, it’s easy to wonder if something is wrong. What does it mean when tomato seedling leaves point up at night? Is it normal? Tomato leaves pointing up at night is a…
Magnolia trees have beautiful, fragrant blooms. So when squirrels decide to eat the flowering buds, it can be incredibly irritating! Why do squirrels love eating magnolia buds? Is there anything you can do to keep them away from your magnolia trees? To deter squirrels from eating your magnolia buds, try offering them another food source…
We’ve all been there: you buy a new plant at the store, bring it home, and plant it without first loosening the root ball. It’s easy to do in all the excitement of adding another plant to your yard. But what should you do when this happens? Should you dig up the plant and loosen…
Chamomile and Feverfew look remarkably similar. They both have small, white flowers. Both herbs are used medicinally to help with a variety of ailments. In fact, they are both a part of the chrysanthemum family. However, they’re not used for the same purposes and are actually quite different from one another. But how do you…
Rosary peas are a highly-toxic plant that produces striking red-and-black seeds. They are one of the most toxic plants in the United States and are also notoriously hard to grow. If you’d like to try your hand at propagating rosary peas, you might wonder how to successfully grow them from seed. Rosary pea seeds should…
Sweet potato vine is a beautiful, quick-growing vine that can last for many years in warm climates. However, it’s hard to keep your sweet potato vine around for a long time if it’s constantly being attacked by bugs. Unfortunately, there are a wide variety of insects that prey on this stunning plant. How do you…
Have you ever wondered what to do when your ash tray is full of tobacco? Of course, you can throw it in the dumpster, but living in a society that cares more and more about reducing landfill waste, you might be curious if you can use it to help improve your soil health. Is tobacco…
Magnolia trees are famous for their big, beautiful, waxy leaves that can be up to 10 inches long. If you’re lucky enough to have a magnolia tree in your yard, you may wonder what to do when they start dropping their leaves. Can you use them in your garden? How do you mulch them? Because…
