9 Reasons Why Your Basil Leaves are Turning Yellow + Easy Fixes
Basil is a deliciously sweet and spicy herb used in cuisines around the world. A member of the Lamiaceae, or mint family, it has a wonderful aroma and versatile uses …
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Brown Spots on Basil Leaves: Why It Happens & and How to Treat It
If you have ever grown basil in your garden, you might have noticed that it is not always a perfect green herb. If you’re noticing dead looking brown spots on …
Reasons Your Gardenia Leaves Are Turning Yellow Turning Yellow & How To Fix It
Gardenia leaves turning yellow can ruin the look of your shrub, and the fear of losing your shrub is understandable. Rest assured, though, that there are few problems evidenced by …
How to Effectively Use Diatomaceous Earth (DE) As a Natural Pest Control in Your Garden
Natural and “authorized in organic farming”, diatomaceous earth (DE) combines the roles of repellent and insecticide, helps you get rid of slugs, caterpillars, aphids, ants pollen beetles, and moths in …
What’s Up With These Black Spots On My Tomatoes And How Do I Fix It?
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 …
6 Reasons Your Zucchini Leaves Are Turning Yellow And What To Do About It
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 …
6 Reasons Cucumbers Turn Yellow And What You Can Do About It
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 …
5 Reasons Why Your Tomato Plants Are Wilting And How To Revive A Wilted Tomato Plant
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 …
How to Choose the Most Disease Resistant Tomatoes for Your Garden
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 …
Basil Leaves Turning Black: Identifying and Treating black spots on basil
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 …