Having cucumber plants in the garden is a great help in the kitchen. They are not that high-maintenance and just require a few conditions which they probably share in common with your other garden plants. Here’s how to prevent cucumber leaves from turning yellow: Adequate sunlight for 6-8 hours daily Porous soil with 1 to … Read more

You have seen these peculiar-looking pineapple fruits in the supermarket. But, where do they grow? Do Pineapples Grow On Trees? If you have never seen a growing pineapple fruit, you will be shocked to learn where these fruits grow on. No, Pineapples do not grow on trees. Instead, they grow on a plant that grows … Read more

Phosphorus is equally as important as Nitrogen and Potassium for a plant to grow flowers or fruits. This will cause you to think, what are the natural phosphorus sources for your plant?  10 natural materials embedded with high amounts of phosphorous are:  Rock phosphate  Bone meal Bat guano Vermicompost Crab meal Seabird guano Chicken manure … Read more

Pumice and lava rock are two names that come to mind almost immediately when you want to improve drainage in flower pots. But, how do you choose between them? Consider looking at the properties of pumice and lava rock side by side. Popularity Appearance Particle size Porosity Heat tolerance Availability Toxicity Drainage Price Let’s start … Read more

Elephant ears or Taro belong to the genus Colocasia and have a wide array of applications. From being a natural remedy to an edible delicacy, elephant ears are a useful addition to have in the garden. But, it’s not always easy growing them! The reason why your elephant ears are turning yellow and brown could … Read more

Just by looking at Orchids, you can tell that these plants are unlike anything else in your garden. Their leaves, roots, and flowers are unique. But, this beauty comes at a cost as they require good care. On the first signs of browning, you will be eager to learn why are orchid leaves turning brown … Read more

Ever seen lush green plants growing in an aquarium for your own eyes or even on television? It looks amazing and incites curiosity about how to grow plants in glass containers without having a fast turnover of plants. It is actually a terrarium.  You can grow plants in containers successfully by identifying the right glass … Read more

Peach tree leaves turning yellow is a sign of the tree’s poor health. Leaves need to be green to carry out photosynthesis. Reasons for peach tree leaf yellowing are Water issues, fertilizers, Insufficient Iron, Competition for space/nutrients, Diseases, Pests, and Peachtree sources.  Read on to find out more about the reasons for yellow peach tree … Read more

In a rush and can’t do the research yourself? Let me give you the information quickly. Good Substitutes For Perlite are pumice, horticultural grit, poultry grit, sand, coarse vermiculite, gravel, clay pebbles, crushed shell, cactus mix with pea gravel, calcined clay, coco coir, wood chips, and rice husks. What is Perlite? It is neither a … Read more