Growing tomatoes at home has its challenges, and one of the most common is noticing black spots appearing on tomato fruits. What are these black spots on my tomatoes? What causes them? And how can they be treated? Black spots on tomato fruits are usually caused by blossom end rot …
Zucchinis are an easy plant to grow in most climates. Sometimes, however, the typically dark green leaves will turn yellow and start dying. This is a clear indication that something is wrong with your plant. A healthy zucchini plant will create chlorophyll, which is what makes the leaves the rich …
Cucumbers are a fairly easy plant to grow and can produce large quantities of firm, green vegetables. However, your harvest will sometimes be blighted by an unsightly (and unsavory) yellow cucumber. Unfortunately, there are several reasons your cucumbers might turn yellow. Letting your cucumbers become overripe on the vine is …
It is very disappointing when a tomato plant that started out healthy and strong begins to wilt halfway through the season, and it can be extra frustrating if you don’t know why your tomato plants are wilting. It’s important to understand that the rigidity of your tomato plant is primarily …
Tomatoes are very generous plants but they also get sick with an awfully long list of diseases! In fact, from blight to spotted wilt virus there are 63 different ailments that your tomato plants can catch! If you want to avoid becoming a nurse to your tomato vines, you have …
Basil is a heat-loving annual herb that is a staple summertime crop in most kitchen gardens, even for those located in colder climates. Basil leaves can develop black or brown spots from exposure to frost, bacterial or fungal infections, the presence of pests, or sometimes from a nutrient deficiency in …
Most tomato growers will have experienced their previously healthy, plump tomatoes suddenly develop large splits through their skin or in circles patterns around the fruit. Tomatoes splitting on the vine can be extraordinarily frustrating, especially since it creates an opening for disease or pests to contribute to the quick demise …
Curling tomato leaves are one of the most common issues tomato gardeners face. The leaves of the tomato plant are sensitive and highly responsive to changing environmental conditions, so curling leaves are often the first sign of an underlying issue that needs to be addressed. There are multiple reasons why …
Marigolds belong in every vegetable garden, and that’s not an exaggeration. Gardeners quickly learn that marigolds offer several benefits to vegetable gardens that cannot be ignored. Marigolds look lovely no matter where you plant them. They look great in hanging baskets, containers, planters, and garden borders. They also make a …
That white fuzzy mold that is spreading on the leaves of your houseplants or garden plants is powdery mildew. It is caused by the spores of group of small fungi of the Erysiphales order. Many species in this order can appear as white or off white dust or powder that spreads on leaves and …
