Plant Care & Maintenance

The Best Fertilizer for Vibrant Burning Bush Plants

Burning bush (Euonymus alatus) is a deciduous shrub that is popular in North American landscaping. The dense, multi-stemmed, rounded shrub gets its common name from the transformation of its medium-green elliptical leaves into brilliant red fall foliage. Best planted in the fall or spring from a container-grown nursery plant, burning bush grows at a moderate … Read more

White Spots on Olive Tree Leaves: Identification, Treatment and Prevention

Olive trees, while resilient, are susceptible to various diseases that can affect their health and productivity. In this article, well explore some of the most common olive tree diseases that afflict trees in the UK, their symptoms, and practical strategies for prevention and treatment. By arming yourself with knowledge about these diseases, you can better … Read more

How to Get Rid of Bitterweed in Your Pasture or Lawn

The of bitterweed (​Hymenoxys odorata​) — yellow flowers sprouting in the pastures and rangeland of the Southwest — may cause farmers and ranchers to groan. This yellow-flowered plant, a member of the aster family (Asteraceae), is poisonous when eaten by sheep, cows and other livestock. Bitterweed, also known as western bitterweed or rubberweed (Hymenoxys odorata), … Read more

How to Save a Dying Spider Plant

Spider plants are among the most popular house plants, partly for the fact that they are renowned for being easy to look after. These stripy green friends seem to grow and reproduce at the speed of light and even flourish with the most minimal care. However, they still deserve a little care and attention. One … Read more

Why is My Candytuft Dying? Troubleshooting Tips to Bring it Back to Life

Candytuft is a flowering woody subshrub, though it is sometimes categorized as a perennial known for its clusters of small, multi-petaled white or pastel flowers. Candytuft grows best in drier, less humid conditions and requires full to partial sun, well-draining soil of any pH, and grows in a variety of temperatures. Candytuft is slightly toxic … Read more