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How to Drain Potted Plants. Draining potted plants helps remove extra water from the soil, preventing diseases that thrive in stagnant wetness. Moisture can collect inside potted plants if extra water is unable to escape the planting chamber. Plastic pots are particularly prone to water buildup because the plastic often restricts air flow. Modifying planting containers so your potted plants can breathe is easy to do with a few household tools.
Read MoreSoil for Aloe Vera Plants. The hardy, low-maintenance aloe vera has long been popular due to the gel inside, which is commonly used as a healing salve. Though aloe plants are easy to care for, overwatering can be a killer. They prefer slightly dry conditions and well-drained soil. When soil drains too poorly for aloe vera, it can be fixed by mixing in soil particles that help the soil drain more efficiently.
Read MoreHydrangea Planting in Sun or Shade. Grow hydrangeas almost anywhere; these delicate and brightly colored flowers are underrated hardy house and garden plants that can thrive in sun or shade. Hydrangeas are a vibrant, fragrant flower used in many professional outdoor gardens and indoor floral displays at hotels, conventions and events. Learn about hydrangea planting to best plan your hydrangea garden, whether it is in a bright, sunny patch or under the partial shade of a house or tree.
Read MoreCentipede Vs. St Augustine Grass. Centipede and St. Augustine are two types of grass that are popular in the southern United States, South America and many other places with mild winters. Decide whether St. Augustine grass or Centipede grass is best for your lawn by understanding the pros, cons, strengths and weaknesses of the two types of lawn grass.
Read MoreBermuda Grass Vs. Fescue Grass. Bermuda grass and fescue grass are different in several ways, even though both are drought-tolerant grasses with deep roots. Bermuda grass and fescue grasses each have strengths and weaknesses that give them advantages in different growing situations. Understanding the differences between Bermuda grass and fescue grasses can help you choose the right grass for your lawn.
Read MoreSt. Augustine Grass Pest & Disease. St. Augustine grass is a popular choice for lawns in the United States. A warm-season grass, St. Augustine is most active in the late spring and summer months. Though it grows naturally in coastal areas without much maintenance, when meticulously maintained, St. Augustine yields a lush lawn that is favored by many lawn enthusiasts. Understanding the basics of St. Augustine grass helps a gardener prevent and eliminate pests and disease.
Read MoreFungus on St. Augustine Grass. St. Augustine grass is a warm season grass that is found in much of the southern United States. Many varieties of St. Augustine are known for their shade tolerant properties. St. Augustine is a high maintenance grass that demands proper watering, regular mowing and adequate fertilization to maintain its lush carpet. Improper maintenance or cool, wet weather can cause a fungus problem in St. Augustine grass.
Read MoreFescue Identification. Fescue is a strong, low-maintenance grass common on playgrounds and golf courses because of its hardiness, but it is a perplexing weed in the lawns of gardeners maintaining non-fescue grass in the northern United States. The easiest way to tell fescues apart is to observe the appearance and growing habits of the different types of fescue.
Read MoreRoot Rot in Peppers. Pepper plant diseases like root rot can often be prevented and treated using proper care and watering. Root rot, also called damping off, is a common problem that affects many different types of plants. When properly cared for, pepper plants are not generally high risk plants for root rot diseases, but in the right conditions for root rot, even strong pepper plants can become affected.
Read MoreCrabgrass Vs. Johnsongrass. Crabgrass and Johnsongrass are two types of weeds that arrived in the United States from other countries. Johnsongrass was brought to the United States in the mid-1800s as a feed crop. Crabgrass came to the United States as a stowaway in grain imported from Europe. There are specific differences and methods for identifying the grasses to determine how they might interact in your farm or garden.
Read MoreGrass Root Rot. Root rot is a common problem in many lawns, especially for summer-growing grasses in areas with cool evenings. Common types of root rot include "take-all" root rot and Pythium root rot. Improving the general conditions of lawn health can help prevent and treat root rot in grass.
Read MoreZoysia Vs. Centipede Grass. Both well-suited for sandy soils and moderately dry climates, zoysia and centipede grasses have advantages that make one more suitable for some purposes than the other. In the United States, zoysia is usually grown in the South, while centipede thrives in the coastal areas of the southwestern states. Learn to discern between zoysia and centipede in order to choose the right lawn grass for your growing environment.
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