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Your apple tree leaves turning yellow and falling off, and it’s not autumn! So what’s causing it, and how do you fix it? If your apple tree isn’t looking its best and you’re worried the next harvest might suffer, this post will help you out. Continue reading, and you’ll learn all about the possible problems … Read more
So, you’ve got scabby apples from your backyard tree that don’t look like the gorgeous fruits you picture when thinking of apples? Instead, they’ve got those brown or black lesions with a corky surface – yes, that’s what’s called an “apple scab,” in case you’re wondering! So what is apple scab, and can you eat … Read more
Giving you loads of fresh apples in the fall and a scenic sight and shelter throughout the rest of the year, your apple tree has stood by you for a long time. Now that it’s not looking its best, will you stand back and watch it suffer? No. Take action before you lose your humble … Read more
Nothing is worse than giving up an entire tomato crop to an unforeseen disease. Tomato plants are susceptible to a bundle of problems, many of which take a toll over the entire crop. Crop rotations, drip irrigation and the use of sterilized gardening tools can help prevent the spread but only to a limited extent. … Read more
You’ve loving created a sunny, nutrient-rich bed for your tomato plants and watered and fed them well. When you’ve done all the right things only to see those ripe, juicy tomatoes, you don’t want the results anything short of perfect. Yet those ugly black spots appear out of nowhere to take all the charm away! … Read more
Septoria tomato diseases, commonly known as septoria leaf spot or septoria blight, is a common disease that affects tomato crops. Not only does it affect tomato plants, but also other plants from the same family, including eggplant and potatoes. The fungus Septoria lycopersici is responsible for the problem and is known to affect tomato plants … Read more
Nothing beats the taste of the fresh, juicy tomatoes eaten straight off the vines! It’s also one of the easiest vegetables to grow. This is exactly why almost every vegetable gardener grows this vegetable. However, despite being easy to grow, there are many tomato plant diseases and treatments available. As a gardener, these are the … Read more
You lovingly start tomatoes from seeds. You tend to the plants carefully transplanting them on. You check every day and pinch out the suckers. Then you notice the leaves are curling up? You did everything but now this!! What is wrong, is this a sign of disease? Did you do something wrong? Why are my … Read more
We all love our plants, especially those that bring juicy, fresh vegetables to our table. Discovering your tomato plant leaves turning yellow can be a daunting sight. A few yellow leaves on the plant are natural and shouldn’t be a matter of concern, but too many of these should raise a red flag. It’s commonly … Read more