Palm trees are a beautiful addition to any landscape, providing shade, tropical vibes, and a unique touch to any space and will grow in many different places, including some colder regions you might not expect. However, like any plant, they are susceptible to a range of pests and diseases that can cause harm which you need to look out for. In my guide, I will discuss some of the most common palm tree pests and diseases, as well as other…
One of the main questions I often get asked is why the leaves on their palm trees are turning yellow and even brown. Most of the time, it’s due to overwatering or lack of nutrients, especially if it’s a potted palm if it has not been repotted or had fertiliser recently. However, it can also be environmental such as sunburnt or even pests. Most problems can usually be fixed by proper care. I identify the main reasons for yellowing fronds…
Although they’re easy to grow, agapanthus is subject to a few problems, including pests, diseases and other issues, including very few or even no flowers and yellowing/brown leaves. Below, I discuss the main pests and diseases to watch out for and what to do about them. Although this guide mainly talks about pests and diseases which agapanthus can be prone to. However, I also have links to my other guides on yellowing leaves and flowering problems. Agapanthus Pests Mealybugs, get…
Agapanthus, also known as the African lily and Lily of the Nile can still add visual interest to your garden after flowering. They can be productive in several ways, including through the use of their seeds for future flowers but also to add some visual interest after flowering. Agapanthus are one of my favourite perennials. Here are 6 things you can do after or not do after flowering, starting with the do’s and don’ts of deadheading the flowers. I also…
The most common complaint I’ve come across in my 20 years as a professional gardener about their agapanthus is that the plant has masses of foliage but no flowers. Agapanthus is known to be quite a stubborn bloomer and susceptible to changes in its environment – both before and after blooming. If your agapanthus is not flowering or has very poor quality flowers or very few of them, here’s what to consider. Hardiness of the agapanthus There are deciduous agapanthus…
The reasons for your agapanthus leaves turning yellow or brown range from nature to the plant’s environment to the care you’re giving the plant. You need to do a little detective work to determine what’s wrong with your plant. To sum it up quickly before I go into more detail further down. If they are turning yellow, the first thing to consider is iron chlorosis caused by a lack of iron in the soil. I usually use soil test kit…
Buxus (box) plants are hardy specimens. Reviving them depends on what the problem is and what causes in the problem in the first place. Here are some of the most common problems and what to do about them. In addition, I discuss pruning that helps revive your buxus, no matter what’s wrong with it. Waterlogging and root rot Waterlogging of a plant usually occurs when you over-water it. Alternatively, you may be watering the plant just the right amount but…
Your buxus leaves turning yellow don’t necessarily mean that your plant is in serious danger. It could be due to the plant’s natural life cycle, or how you’re watering or fertilising it. It could be an early sign of under and over-watering, which eventually turns into brown leaves, as discussed in this guide. Carry on reading to learn other reasons and more into watering below: Natural occurrence Sometimes during the colder months, the tips of your buxus leaves may turn…
Your buxus may be going brown due to environmental conditions or to disease. Taking a close look at the plant helps you figure out what the problem is and how to fix it. One reason that is becoming more common is box blight but more on that further down. I’ll start with the less serious problems. If you have them in pots, the first thing to check is that there getting enough water and if they are, they are not…
Your mahonia turning red is an unusual occurrence. These are hardy evergreen plants, tolerant to a wide variety of growing conditions. Some fungal diseases cause the plant to turn red in parts, but fully red leaves are rare. However, I tracked down some problems that may cause your discoloured leaves. Just be aware that in Autumn, parts of the leaves can turn purple which is a natural autumn colour of some mahonias. Variety of mahonia With over 70 varieties, some…