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Dogs often have a way of charming their way to eating their humans’ table food. While many of us find them irresistible and often give in, feeding them scraps of our own food, it’s important to know if the food you’re eating is also safe for dogs to eat. Bay leaves are an ingredient in … Read more
Leaf miners are a common and frustrating pest for many gardeners. These tiny insects lay eggs inside leaf tissue, and the larvae tunnel between the leaf surfaces while feeding, creating unsightly squiggly lines and brown dead patches on foliage. Leaf miners particularly enjoy munching on ornamental grasses like basket grass. While chemical treatments aren’t very … Read more
With its striking, sword-like foliage, beaked yucca (Yucca rostrata) makes a dramatic statement in any landscape Providing the right care, including fertilization, helps this desert native thrive Here is a complete guide to fertilizing beaked yucca for optimal growth and vigor. An Overview of Beaked Yucca Plants Beaked yucca is a tree-like succulent that grows … Read more
Nurse your Beaked Yucca back to health by tackling common care slip-ups with our savvy guide! With its striking blue-green foliage and architectural form the beaked yucca plant (Yucca rostrata) makes a gorgeous accent in any garden. However this succulent plant can sometimes suffer from mold growth, especially when grown indoors. Mold can detract from … Read more
Bat faced cuphea is a unique flowering plant known for its whimsical bat-shaped blooms in hues of purple and red. However, these showy plants can fall victim to destructive leaf miner infestations. If not addressed promptly, leaf miners can seriously damage the health and appearance of cuphea plants. By learning to recognize, control, and prevent … Read more
Ralstonia solanacearum is a plant pathogenic bacterium. It is a soil-borne disease and colonises the xylem, causing bacterial wilt and brown rot in a very wide range of potential host plants. Bacterial wilt is a destructive disease that can affect many plants, including the attractive basket grass plant This disease is caused by bacteria like … Read more
Common Names: railroad vine, bayhops, beach morning-glory, seaside yam, goats foot, goats foot morning-glory, goats foot creeper Origin: pantropical, including Florida and tropical and subtropical Americas, Africa, Asia, Australia and the Pacific Islands With their vibrant flowers and adaptability to coastal ecosystems, beach morning glories (Ipomoea pes-caprae) are a beloved plant. But did you know … Read more
How to Get Rid of Earwigs on Bat-Faced Cuphea Plant As a gardener, dealing with pesky insects like earwigs can be incredibly frustrating These relentless pests can quickly damage our beautiful plants, including the unique bat-faced cuphea. While earwigs tend to hide during the day, they emerge at night to chew on leaves, flowers, fruits, … Read more
Common Names: railroad vine, bayhops, beach morning-glory, seaside yam, goats foot, goats foot morning-glory, goats foot creeper Origin: pantropical, including Florida and tropical and subtropical Americas, Africa, Asia, Australia and the Pacific Islands With their vibrant blooms and trailing vines, beach morning glory plants (Ipomoea pes-caprae) make a gorgeous addition to coastal gardens However, these … Read more
Common Names: railroad vine, bayhops, beach morning-glory, seaside yam, goats foot, goats foot morning-glory, goats foot creeper Origin: pantropical, including Florida and tropical and subtropical Americas, Africa, Asia, Australia and the Pacific Islands With their vibrant flowers and ability to thrive in coastal environments, beach morning glory plants are a favorite for many gardeners. However, … Read more