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Fungus gnats are a common pest that can infest indoor plants like the beaked yucca. While adult gnats don’t directly harm plants, their larvae feed on roots which can weaken and even kill plants over time. Getting rid of fungus gnats in beaked yucca requires diligence and multiple control strategies Identifying Fungus Gnats Fungus gnats … Read more
Diseases can completely destroy your plants, so it’s essential you make yourself aware of the different types of plant diseases that may impact the species in your garden. Powdery mildew is one such problem, that’s relatively common amongst hedge plants. Although the fungus is not fatal, it can affect your plant’s growth so is best … Read more
The lush green leaves of beach morning glory (Ipomoea pes-caprae) are one of its most attractive features But when those leaves start inexplicably curling, it can be cause for concern Curled leaves are a sign of stress – the plant’s way of signaling that something is amiss in its environment. Fortunately, understanding the potential causes … Read more
Unleash your Bat-faced Cupheas potential by mastering the timely art of repotting for lush, unstoppable growth. The uniquely shaped flowers of bat faced cuphea (Cuphea llavea) may resemble little bats, but you definitely don’t want your plant itself looking lopsided or growing sideways. An attractive, upright growth habit is ideal for this popular warm weather … Read more
Become a better gardener! Discover our new Almanac Garden Planner features for 2024. It’s easy, fun, and free to try! Subhead Earwigs can be a nuisance in gardens, especially when they start munching on ornamental grasses like basket grass. While a small number of earwigs can help eliminate other pests, an infestation can quickly damage … Read more
Bay laurel is an evergreen shrub or tree native to the Mediterranean area, best known for its leaves which are widely used as a kitchen seasoning. Pointed oval leaves are deep, glossy green with a leathery texture and have little aroma either fresh or dried. But when added to cooking liquids bay leaf releases essential … Read more
Anyone with a garden in New Orleans knows that humidity is what Southerners do best. And though many plants are made to take the heat, excessive dampness is not always what they do best. Many times, dampness in plants can lead to root rot and though it can happen to any plant, root rot can … Read more
†Department of Pharmacology, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78229 ‡Cancer Therapy and Research Center, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78229Find articles by †Department of Pharmacology, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78229 … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Ipomoea pes-caprae is a sprawling vine found on beaches from Texas across to Florida and up to Georgia. The flowers look similar to morning glory, hence the name beach morning glory, but the foliage is much different. … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Who could forget the timeless beauty of the yuccas that grew in grandma’s garden, with their dramatic flower spikes and pointed foliage? Gardeners across the country love the yucca for its hardiness and sense of style. Yucca … Read more