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why are my plants turning black?

TweetQuestion by Desirai: why are my plants turning black? I am a novice gardener but I’m learning. So far this year my number 1 plague is that my plants turn black, then rot and die. I’ve tried numerous different potting soils, plant foods and fertilizers. They start turning black at the tips of branches/leaves/etc. For … Continue reading

Q&A: why are my plants turning black?

TweetQuestion by Desirai: why are my plants turning black? I am a novice gardener but I’m learning. So far this year my number 1 plague is that my plants turn black, then rot and die. I’ve tried numerous different potting soils, plant foods and fertilizers. They start turning black at the tips of branches/leaves/etc. For … Continue reading

How can I winter protect my roses?

TweetQuestion by yukon: How can I winter protect my roses? I’m a novice gardener with 20 rose bushes planted along a fence. About half are climbing roses. The rest are assorted varieties. Styrofoam cones seem too expensive to me. I have no knock out roses. I live in the Saint Louis area. Best answer: Answer … Continue reading

Steps To Make Your Garden Look Good During The Spring Season

TweetAs it is spring and the sun is out, it’s time for those who have a garden to come out and start having fun in the season. During the winter, the garden didn’t need to have a lot of care. There are various things that that can be done in your garden throughout this season … Continue reading