Monthly Archives: February 2024

Top Tips for Growing Winter Annuals

How To Treat Areca Palms Leaves Which Have Turned Yellow

Do Houseplants Really Purify Air In Your Home ?

How Much Water Does Your Plants Need 

There is a very simple way to find out if your plant is dead or alive

How To Get Rid Of Mealybugs Or White Insects On Your Plants

1. For most plants the rule is to water them only when the first inch of the soil feel dry.

Seven Common Reasons Your Seeds Are Not Germinating

1. Using non viable or old seeds - Always buy seeds from reliable sources.

Common Plant Diseases And How To Cure Them

Bacterial Spot

It is a very common plant disease caused by war and wet environment. The plant afflicted with it can be recognized with small dark raised spots on leaves. The cure is to destroy the infected plant and apply a good fungicide specifically meant for the diseases which you can get from the local shop.

Bacterial Blight

The disease is caused by wet and cool weather. If the leaves of a plant shows large yellow spots and are turning brown it is suffering from bacterial blight. The cure is to get rid of infected plants and ensuring adequate space between new plants.

Ralstonia Solanacearum

Also known as bacterial wilt is caused by weeds or contaminated soil. The leaves wilt during day and turn yellow and remain wilted. The only fix is to get rid of infected plant and use new pathogen free potting soil.

Thielaviopsis

The disease is caused by damp soil in temepratures around 12

It doesn't matter if you spend years building your garden or just getting started to develop a space full of life right behind your window, you will always face challenges and stumble over little pitfalls. Some of these self-inflicted mishaps and some by the hands of Mother Nature are among the many beautiful things about gardening that facilitate lifelong learning, patience, and passion.