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Reasons a Morning Glory Has Yellow Leaves Why do morning glory leaves turn yellow? Yellow morning glory foliage can be caused by a few different things. Morning glories are, for the most part, hardy plants that can grow in a variety of conditions. Move it too far out of the plant’s comfort zone, however, and it will not be happy. This is usually evidenced by yellowing leaves. A likely cause is too much or too little water....

Growing Wildflowers in Water Prone Areas Growing native plants is a growing trend in gardening and home ownership. A native landscape helps create and maintain healthy ecosystems and provides habitat and home for wildlife. If you have thought about creating a more natural yard or area of your yard by using wildflowers, you may be stymied by water and wetness. A native wetland area can support some beautiful wildflowers, though, so don’t give up your dream....

Learning more about shade tolerant meadow plants can help gardeners continue to beautify and repurpose unused areas of their yards. This article will help gardeners living in the Central Ohio region, but everyone can benefit from the same general guidelines. How to Create a Shady Meadow Garden The creation of a shade tolerant meadow begins with careful planning. Before selecting plants, observe the conditions in the proposed planting location. This includes learning more about the soil types and understanding exactly how many hours of sunlight the planting space will receive throughout the year....

Growing Winter Harvest Plants The keys to harvesting in winter are choosing cool-season crops, planting at the correct time, and choosing the correct season-extenders for your climate. Some crops, like Brussels sprouts, can be planted in late summer and held over in high tunnels for an extended harvest period. Low tunnels and cold frames can provide adequate protection in moderate climates to allow harvesting in winter or they can be used to extend the harvest season in cold climates....

There are plants you just want to touch, and a woolly thyme plant (Thymus pseudolanuginosus) is one of them. Woolly thyme is a perennial herb, with medicinal and culinary uses in addition to ornamental use. Try growing woolly thyme in the cracks between paving stones, along a gravel path, or as part of a xeriscape or drought-tolerant garden. The herb doesn’t mind a bit of rough handling and can be trod upon with no ill effects....

Planning Your Xeriscape Design Here are some things to consider when planning your xeriscape design: Take notes of problem areas Take a walk along your property and survey the landscape. Observe and take note of areas that are especially difficult to water and maintain. These areas could include sites such as steep slopes, corners or narrow strips of lawn, rocky areas, and water or drought-prone locations. Steep slopes, especially those on south and west exposures, waste water through runoff and evaporation....

Zinc and Plant Growth The function of zinc is to help the plant produce chlorophyll. Leaves discolor when the soil is deficient in zinc and plant growth is stunted. Zinc deficiency causes a type of leaf discoloration called chlorosis, which causes the tissue between the veins to turn yellow while the veins remain green. Chlorosis in zinc deficiency usually affects the base of the leaf near the stem. Chlorosis appears on the lower leaves first, and then gradually moves up the plant....

Zone 3 Deciduous Trees The USDA developed a zone system. It divides the country into 13 zones according to the coldest annual temperatures. Zone 1 is the coldest, but zone 3 is about as cold as it gets in the continental U.S., registering winter lows of minus 30 to minus 40 degrees F. (-34 to -40 C.). Many of the most northern states like Montana, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and Maine include regions that are in zone 3....

Growing Cold Hardy Grasses When you visit a nursery in hopes of finding new plants for the garden, you might walk right by the ornamental grasses without a second glance. The little starter plants in the nursery may not look very promising, but cold hardy grasses have much to offer the zone 4 gardener. They come in all sizes, and many have feathery seed heads that sway with the slightest breeze, giving your garden a graceful movement and rustling sound....

Help, My Zucchini has Yellow Leaves! If you notice your zucchini leaves are turning yellow, it may not be too late to save the plants. The likely culprits are either insects or disease, and sometimes, disease caused by insects. Cucumber Mosaic Virus One of the more common diseases caused by the presence of insect pests is cucumber mosaic virus which, as its name suggests, also afflicts cucumbers, which are in the same family....

Greenhouse Issues Greenhouses allow the gardener to extend the growing season, start seedlings earlier, and overwinter delicate species. Those are just a few of the benefits, but the climate controlled warm and humid conditions preferable to plants also foster insect and disease development. On top of these greenhouse plant problems, there are the general problems with maintenance, most of which are caused by neglect. 10 Most Common Greenhouse Problems Additional Greenhouse Issues: Management

Mandevilla Pest Problems Mandevilla vines are tough plants, but even they are subject to a few pest insects that can cause real problems. Bugs on mandevilla vine are easy to treat if they’re caught early, but you’ll have to keep a close eye out for them since these insects often remain well-hidden. Mealybugs Mealybugs leave small piles of waxy debris on the branch crotches of mandevilla vines, feeding nearby or on the undersides of leaves....

Growing Acacia from Seed Acacia seed propagation is the preferred method for professionals and novices. Experts on how to plant acacia seeds recommend as fresh a supply as possible for the best chances of success. The shell coating is very dense and will take a long time to germinate without some attempt to break through this tough exterior. Once the shell has undergone treatments, the germination success and speed is greatly increased....

Aji Panca Chili Information Aji panca pepper is a deep red or burgundy-brown pepper grown primarily in Peru’s coastal areas. It is a mild pepper with a fruity flavor and very little heat when veins and seeds are removed. You won’t find aji panca peppers in your local supermarket, but you may find dried panca peppers in international markets. When dried, aji panca peppers have a rich, smoky flavor that enhances barbecue sauces, soups, stews and Mexican mole sauces....

The Benefits of Community Gardens Allotment gardens have many benefits, for both the gardener and the community, and as a result, the increase in community gardens is not surprising. These benefits include: Fresh Food – Many, many studies have shown the shorter the distance between harvest and table, the better the food is for you. If you cannot grow food in your home, a garden allotment will allow you to grow healthy fruits and vegetables for yourself....

What is Vinca? Vinca vine, or periwinkle, is a flowering groundcover. It came to the U.S. from Europe in the 18th century and quickly took off, becoming popular for its fast growth, pretty flowers, and hands-off maintenance. It even thrives in shady areas, which makes it a popular choice for areas where grass doesn’t grow well. The problem with using periwinkle in your garden is that it can grow too fast and too easily....

Reasons for Fig Tree Ants Botanically speaking, fig is not exactly a fruit; it is a special structure called synconium, which protects a bunch of tiny flowers that are arranged within its cavity. There is a small opening called ostiole, or eye, through which wasps enter the chamber inside and fertilize the flowers. When the fig is ripe, other insects (including ants) also enter the fruit through this opening to take a free meal....

Apple Tree Root Rot Symptoms The apple tree root diseases called crown rot is caused by Phytophthora cactorum, which also attacks pears. Some rootstocks are more susceptible to the disease than others, with dwarf rootstocks being the most vulnerable. It is often seen in low lying areas of poorly draining soil. Symptoms of root rot in apple trees appear in the spring and are heralded by a delay in bud break, discolored leaves, and twig dieback....

Can You Grow Apples in Zone 8? It is possible to grow apples in hot climates like zone 8, although the variety is considerably more limited than it is in cooler areas. In order to set fruit, apple trees need a certain number of “chill hours,” or hours during which the temperature is below 45 F. (7 C.) As a rule, many apple varieties need between 500 and 1,000 chill hours....

What is Sambac Jasmine? From early spring throughout summer, jasmine plants will begin to produce a profusion of petite white blooms that open at sunset. Intensely aromatic, Arabian jasmine plants are ideal for use as potted plants and in borders near sidewalks and porches where passersby can stop to enjoy their scent. Also known as sambac jasmine, Arabian jasmine flowers are hardy to USDA zones 9-11. Since the plant’s size and shape can be easily manipulated, many gardeners ask, is Arabian jasmine a vine?...