COMMON BUGS/PESTS/INSECTS YOU SEE IN YOUR GARDEN Aphids Aphids infestation under the leaves and the stem or flower bud. They multiply really fast and in large numbers. They secrete a sticky exudate called honeydew which can turn black with the growth of sooty fungi. They may release some tox...

WHAT IS A RUST DISEASE? Rust fungi are very easy to identify on the plant. The disease can be characterized by a rust color on plant leaves and stems. The rust will start out as flecks and will eventually grow into bumps. The plant rust will most likely appear on the underside of the leaves of th...

WHAT IS A BLACK SPOT DISEASEBlack spot is a fungal disease commonly found on roses, but also on other flowers and fruits. While it doesn’t kill plants outright, it weakens them and makes them susceptible to other problems. In cool, moist weather, small black spots appear on the foliage, which...

WHAT IS DOWNY MILDEW?Downy mildew is caused by parasitic organisms that are more closely related to algae, affect many plants, and appear as yellow to white patches on the upper surfaces of older leaves. On the undersides, these areas are covered with white to grayish, cotton-like fungi. These...

YELLOW LEAVES IN PLANTS Yellowing leaves on your houseplants can be caused by a number of conditions. Sometimes the cause is obvious, which means that you can diagnose and fix it immediately. There are other times when the problem is more of a mystery. In these cases, you'll need to try changin...

WHAT IS POWDERY MILDEW? Powdery mildew is a common fungus that affects a wide variety of plants. It is easily identified and appears as light grey or white powdery spots usually found on infected leaves, but can also be found underneath, or on stems, flowers, fruit, or vegetables. The spots spread...

The science behind how much light and water your plants need. “If you wish to make anything grow, you must understand it, and understand it in a very real sense.”While gardening with your own two hands and watching plants grow is a joy like no other, no gardening journey is without its losses. ...

Don't underestimate the power of succulents in your living room. "We believe part of the satisfaction of living with indoor plants is in their modest requirements, and just as much pleasure can be found in a humble potted cactus as in a conservatory full of demanding tropical plants"....

మిద్దె తోట - ఆరోగ్యం - ఆవశ్యకతఉమ్మడి కుటుంబాల నుండి చిన్న కుటుంబాలు జనాభా పెరుగుదల చిన్న నివాసాలు బహుళ అంతస్థుల నిర్మాణాలతో మొక్కల పెరుగుదలకు ఆటంకం పెరుగుతున్నది. పాత తరం సేంద్రియ పెరటి తోటల నిర్వహణ కనుమరుగై రసాయన పంటల మీద ఆధారపడి ఏ రుగ్మతలు ఎందుకు వస్తున్నాయో అర్ధం కాకా సతమతమవుతున్నారు.తెలివైన...