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Water is great for your plants but too much can kill them. This article will show you how to prevent over watering and how to save plants that have been over watered.

Despite a houseplant lover's best efforts, diseases can still strike. Fungal diseases are among the most common. Here's a quick guide to help spot and treat them.

Houseplants die for a variety of reasons, most of them preventable. The most common cause is the growing conditons they were in. Here's a list of common plant killers.

Overwatering is the most common cause of plant death. Luckily not only is it preventable, in many cases an overwatered plant can be saved. Keep reading to find out how.

They may look gorgeous and healthy in the store, but once they are brought home, things may go downhill fast. Here are the most common causes of houseplant death.

The specific amount of water an orchid needs depends on many factors, but here are tips on how you can water to optimize the health of your exotic beauty.

Follow these recommendations for a successful Florida vegetable garden and avoid some of the common problems, such as soil infertility, pests, and overwatering.

Ivy is an easy to grow, popular, and enduring houseplant. Here is an overview of the Hedera, or "True Ivy" family.

Having trouble with your potted amaryllis? Follow these practical tips and suggestions for better amaryllis bulb growth and blooming year after year.

Indoor air in winter can be as dry as the desert. Find ways to humidify the atmosphere for the benefit of both houseplants and humans.

Palms are a great way to bring a slice of the tropics into your home. They are also easy to care for and a great addition to any decor!

Gardeners love to grow plants that will not survive the winter outside. Overwintering tender plants successfully takes a little preparation.

The ficus is one of the most popular and perhaps most temperamental houseplants in the world. Here is a quick guide to this beautiful houseplant and tips to keep it happy

Let a sunloving multipurpose annual, Calibrachoa, invigorate your garden from spring through fall with minimal effort on your part.

Cracking is a preventable disorder in tomatoes whereby the tomato skin splits when internal growth outpaces the skin's ability to expand.

Like plants outdoors, houseplants can fall prey to a variety of insects, but most are easy to get rid of. Here's a quick overview of the most common ones.

Seeds that do not sprout after sowing , perhaps they start to appear and then die, the problem could be what is called damping-off disease. This is caused by a fungus .

Bring the outdoors in and create your own ecosystem by planting houseplants in a terrarium.

With a mini 'greenhouse' for your new grape vine expect a bigger, healthier vine that bears fruit sooner.

The Shield Aralia is an unusual, slow growing miniature tree perfect for warm indoor environments.

Many tropical plants that grace southern gardens do well indoors as house plants. Bring the feel of the tropics indoor by growing tropical plants.

Save poinsettias from post-holiday trash bins! These pretty plants can survive Christmas, thrive in sunny windows or southern gardens and be enjoyed for years to come.

The long established, brightly coloured favourites still top the indoor plant sales charts at Christmas. Sadly, all too often the pleasure they give is too short lived.

Growing indoor orchids that produce new flowers requires controlled lighting, temperature regulation and a minimum amount of weekly care.

A description of different types of lettuce and how to grow in the garden

Madagascar periwinkle, or just periwinkle, is a very popular heat and drought tolerant annual in summer gardens. In warmer climates, it can be almost a perennial.

Trees and shrubs are easy to plant if you follow a few simple rules: Plan first, buy from a reputable dealer, and dig the hole properly.

A rain garden is a planted area of the yard that acts as a natural filter and drain for storm water from a home. It can also be a beautiful water or marsh garden.

While children tend to houseplant patients in a plant hospital, they practice some basics of curative caregiving for all living things.

Thyme's ability to withstand drought, coupled with its spreading, low-growing habit, make it a good alternative to traditional turf in hot, dry areas.

Don't rest on your laurels now that you've got everything planted. Your crops need more from you than the occasional watering in order to thrive.

African violets make lovely living bouquets that can brighten your home on gray wintery days that last long after cut flowers have faded.

Houseplants can fall prey to a variety of insects just like outdoor plants, but most are easy to get rid of. Here's a quick overview of the most common ones.

Container vegetable gardening is growing in popularity for those who have relatively small outside spaces or large areas of shade, or little time.

Dracaenas are easy-care houseplants that present a striking addition to interior décor.

One can use fruit acquired from normal grocery store fruit to grow exotic plants - even on a windowsill. It is surprisingly easy and fun.

You can buy houseplants almost anywhere. Here's a guide to getting the best plants for your money. Learn what to look for and what to avoid.

There are a number of reasons why indoor plants develop brown tips on their leaves, often referred to as tip burn. These problems are usually quite easy to fix.

Growing garlic is easy and satisfying. This guide takes you through the basics of growing garlic in your garden.

A spring garden might take a little work, but planned properly, even a small area can provide enough vegetables for an average-sized family.

The WaterWand is an automatic solar-powered pump and dripper system that is designed to take the pain out of watering garden plants while you're away from home.

Following these basic steps for getting an early start of plants for the spring vegetable garden is easy and rewarding.