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Sometimes holes appear in plant leaves and it's not clear why. We rounded up five common causes for this problem and tips for preventing or fixing it.
From fungal disease to hungry bacteria, slugs and insects, plenty of pests want to munch on your garden. Here's how to protect your plants.
Learn what causes sticky plant leaves, how to treat plant pests, and how to remove that clear, tacky substance.
Learn the signs that your Calathea Orbifolia (or any plant) is root-bound and when it’s the right time to repot! This video walks you through the process to keep your plant thriving. # ...
What's On What's On News Gardening Delicious plant could be 'poisonous' if you eat the leaves Gardeners have been warned to exercise caution when preparing the plant for consumption Comments 0 ...
Once inside the leaf (Fig. 1), microplastics move through spaces between plant cells and can also accumulate inside tiny hair-like structures, called trichomes, on the surface of leaves.
The sooner a farmer knows that their crops are suffering, the faster they can take action to prevent major crop failure. A new plant-leaf-poking sensor could soon help them do so, by sending an ...
Researchers at the University of Nottingham have identified a genetic circuit that regulates leaf growth in maize, influenced by leaf-dwelling microbes. The study highlights how microbial communities ...
This tropical plant is beautiful and lush, if cared for correctly. Plant Doctor, Hilton Carter breaks down how to care for your calathea orbiofolia—from how much water this plant needs, to what ...
Specially tagged "sentinel plants" could soon provide an early warning of crop problems such as insect damage or bacterial infection. These plants would utilize two "glowing" sensors that react to ...