You may not think about fertilizing your succulents, but know that, like many other houseplants, succulents will stay healthier and develop better with regular fertilizing. If you haven’t been fertilizing succulents and you don’t know where to start, I’ll catch you up to speed with … 5 Best Fertilizer for Succulents & Cactus read more »
Roses enjoy regular fertilizing during the growing season, offering a much-needed boost of root development, plant growth and bud and bloom production after the winter dormancy period. But fertilizers come in many formulations and types, so it’s understandable that you may have a hard time … 5 Best Fertilizer for Roses – Boost Growth and Blooms read more »
I often get asked this question by friends and acquaintances who want to grow succulents indoors and my answer is always the same – Yes, succulents need lots of sunlight for healthy growth. When growing succulents – or any other sun-loving plants – indoors, offering … Do Succulents Need Sunlight to Grow? read more »
There’s really no need for you to buy another succulent of the same type when you can just as easily propagate the one you already have. There are two easy ways to propagate succulents, depending on your variety, and both work pretty fast, so you … How to Propagate Succulents Quick & Easy? read more »
Succulents that undergo etiolation (stretching of leaves or stems) do so because of inadequate conditions. You can prevent etiolation problems in succulents by making some simple changes in their environment. If your succulent is growing tall and leggy, I will help you find the cause … Etiolated Succulents – Causes & Treatments read more »
With fleshy leaves adapted to storing water, the aloe vera plant is indeed a succulent. Succulents fare well in arid and in semiarid environments, where water is scarce, and temperatures are high. Although native to the south-east Arabian Peninsula, aloe vera has become naturalized in … Is Aloe Vera a Succulent? How is Aloe Vera Classified? read more »
Used coffee grounds can be repurposed as fertilizer for roses, but when, how much and how you apply this home-made fertilizer can be the difference between a thriving rose and one that you may accidentally damage. Coffee grounds are a good fertilizer for roses. They … Is Used Coffee Ground Good for Roses? read more »
Spent blooms on rose bushes aren’t a good look for these plants. One reason to deadhead roses is to tidy up their looks. Another reason is to encourage better blooming and, more importantly, faster repeat blooming. It’s an easy practice that needs to be adapted … How to Deadhead Roses for More Bloom? read more »
Roses are a favorite garden plant because of their variety, colorful blooms and sweet scent. If you have pets and small children, you may be worried about roses being a safe choice for a garden plant. Luckily, there isn’t much to fear about roses. These … Are Roses Poisonous Plants? Are They Toxic to Pets? read more »
As far as rose diseases go, black spots are definitely among the most serious diseases to affect these plants. As a fungal disease caused by Diplocarpon rosae, black spot is a highly adaptive and resistant fungus that can and will cause your roses to lose … Black Spots on Roses – Causes & Treatments read more »
