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Reasons for Dying Grass So can a brown lawn be saved? Depending on your particular circumstances, generally, yes. That being said, you should try to pinpoint what is causing the browning in the first place. Drought: This a big problem across much of the country these days, and drought is one of the primary reasons for dying grass. Many people opt not to water their lawns during the summer, but this may be a mistake when there isn’t enough rain to keep the roots alive....

Knowing this, you may wonder, “Can I plant rose of Sharon seeds?” Yes, as long as the plant is not considered invasive where you are or, in the very least, will be grown in an area where it can be appropriately managed. Continue reading to learn how to harvest rose of sharon seeds for propagation. Harvesting and Growing Rose of Sharon Seeds In late summer and fall, rose of sharon is covered in large hibiscus-like flowers that are available in many colors – blues, purples, reds, pinks, and whites....

Can You Grow Plumeria Inside? Yes, you can, and this article will explain the basics of how to grow plumeria plants indoors year-round. You can obtain potted plumeria plants at your local nursery or propagate your own from cuttings. Make sure your plants or cuttings are potted with a coarse well-draining potting mix. A cactus mix, in particular, should fit the bill. However, you may prefer to concoct your own mix....

Red Pagoda Crassula Succulents offer a wide range of form to suit any discernible gardener. The Crassula genus has over 150 different species, each more surprising than the last. The fairly common jade plant is in the genus. Crassula pagoda plants have an even more diverse “wow” factor. The stacked triangular foliage edged with red and fine prickly spines is eye candy for the succulent enthusiast. Growing Crassula Red Pagoda is a must for the gardener crazy about succulents and collecting....

What is Cercospora? Fruit and crop management is an ongoing process. One of the key aspects is inspection of fruits and vegetables for disease and preventative measures early in the season to protect the crop. Cercospora leaf spot or fruit spot is a fungus that requires moisture and is wind borne. The disease survives in dormant lesions from previous season fruit. Once warm, wet weather starts, the fungus disseminates condida, which are similar to a spore....

Clubroot commonly affects cruciferous vegetables like: Broccoli Cauliflower Cabbage Turnips Mustard Clubroot is particularly nasty because it can remain in the soil for as long as seven to ten years, making the area unfit for growing susceptible plants. Symptoms of Clubroot The primary symptoms of clubroot include enlarged, deformed, club-shaped roots and stunted growth. Eventually, the swollen roots turn black and develop a rotten aroma. In some cases, the disease may cause wilted, yellowing or purple foliage, although the disease isn’t always apparent above the ground....

Recognizing Pests on Hosta Plants Native to Asia, hosta plants now come in a range of cultivars and species readily available to gardeners. While hostas are fairly self-sufficient, hosta insect pests can really wreak havoc on the attractive leaves. Hosta plants are primarily grown for their majestic foliage, although they do produce lovely racemes of flowers that add to the stature of this low light loving plant. It is best to get on the ground floor of hosta pest control right as the new leaves are beginning to poke through the soil in early spring....

So how do socially distant community gardens look today and what are the Covid community garden guidelines? Community Gardening During Covid A community garden has many benefits, not the least of which is providing food, but it also gets us outside in fresh air while getting light exercise and social interaction. Unfortunately, during this pandemic, it is recommended that we practice social distancing, including in a community garden. While Covid community garden guidelines have broadened, those that are not in an ‘at risk’ category and are not ill can still enjoy their time in the community garden as long as they follow the rules....

About Community Supported Agriculture Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), or subscription farming, is where a community of people pay an annual or seasonal fee ahead of a harvest that helps the farmer pay for seed, equipment maintenance, etc. In return, you receive weekly or monthly shares of the harvest. CSAs are membership based and rely on the idea of mutual support – “We’re all in this together.” Some CSA food boxes need to be picked up at the farm while others are delivered to a central location for pick up....

Deer Damage to Rose Bushes I have heard it said that deer look at roses like many of us do fine chocolates. Deer will eat the buds, blooms, foliage, and even the thorny canes of rose bushes. They are especially fond of the new, tender growth where the thorns are not so sharp and firm yet. Deer usually do their browsing damage at night and occasionally you may see deer eating roses during the day....

Corn Maze Ideas You need to have a great idea for a design when it comes to creating your own corn maze. A corn maze is often comprised of two components: a picture in the design of the maze and a challenge. The difficulty of the challenge depends upon the clientele you want to attract, while the design will depend on field size and cutting method. If you are artistic and engineer minded, you can design a DIY corn maze yourself....

Setting Up a Mushroom Fruiting Chamber The whole idea behind a DIY mushroom house is to simulate the natural growing conditions of fungi, that is, recreating a humid forest. Mushrooms love high humidity, a bit of light, and excellent airflow. Commercial growers spend serious dollars on building energy intensive, air-, humidity-, and temperature-regulated grow rooms or underground tunnels. Creating a DIY mushroom house doesn’t have to be costly or nearly that comprehensive....

Dragonfly Information Dragonflies in the garden are harmless to people and do not sting or bite. They are elegant insects that keep the fly and mosquito population in check. They consume their own body weight in bugs each half hour, so having a few of these beautiful winged creatures around is a great help to outdoor enthusiasts. Attracting dragonflies to the garden can greatly decrease the number of pesky insects in the area....

What is Dryland Farming? Crops grown in dryland farming regions are cultivated without the use of supplemental irrigation during the dry season. Simply put, dry farming crops is a method of producing crops during the dry season by using the moisture stored in the soil from the previous rainy season. Dry farming techniques have been used for centuries in arid regions such as the Mediterranean, parts of Africa, Arabic countries, and more recently in southern California....

Echeveria Pallida Plant Info Commonly called Argentine echeveria (Echeveria pallida), this favorite succulent is native to Mexico. It’s described as having pale lime green, spoon-shaped leaves in a single rosette form. These leaves sometimes appear translucent, with edges that turn red with proper lighting. Growing Argentine echeveria is similar to growing others in this family. It cannot take winter cold, so if you live in a cool climate, you’ll want to grow this plant in a container....

Prior to Fertilizing Strawberry Plants Strawberries are resilient and can grow in many different settings. Knowing when and how to fertilize strawberry plants will ensure a bountiful harvest but, along with strawberry plant feeding, there are a few other tasks to do to ensure healthy plants that will provide the biggest yields. Plant the berries in an area that receives at least 6 hours of full sun in well-draining soil in USDA zones 5-8....

Mulberry Tree Dropping Fruit Unlike other fruit bearers, mulberry trees begin bearing at an early age and quite heavily at that. Soon enough, you will have entire buckets of berries, far more than the average family can eat. Not too worry. Fruit drop in mulberry trees is very common, hence the mention of a mess. Birds will get to them but probably not before they stain the drive or sidewalk or even the soles of your shoes to be tracked indoors....

Wild fuchsias, native to Central and South America, grow profusely in the Andes where temperatures are cool, and the air is moist. Fuchsias were named after a 16th century German botanist – Leonard Fuchs. They don’t require constant maintenance, but do plan on paying attention to them. Read on for more fuchsia growing tips. Fuchsia Growing Tips If you live in zones 6 or 7 and are growing fuchsia in your garden, you’ve probably chosen a “hardy” variety....

Reasons Glads Did Not Flower Gladioli grow from corms, which are underground storage organs much like bulbs. Glads thrive in sunny warm areas of the garden with good drainage and rich organically charged soil. The corms should be healthy at planting in fall, and around ¾ inches (2 cm.) in diameter. Gladiolus come in a riot of colors and will re-bloom every year. Northern gardeners will need to lift the corms in fall and store them through the cold season to protect the gladiolus from freezing temperatures....

What is Goosegrass? If you have identified the splayed tufts of grass with numerous finger-like blades in your lawn, you will need to investigate how to kill goosegrass. The plant can become established even in hard, compacted soils and is very resilient. The thick leaf blades are difficult to cut with a mower and even after a close trim, lawn grass will look ragged and unkempt if goosegrass is present. The plant is most obvious in warm summer periods, but may persist into winter in temperate zones....