Homemade Calcium for Tomato Plants – DIY  Solutions

Calcium is one of the crucial minerals for tomato plants. It plays a key role in improving fruit quality. In most cases, plants obtain calcium from the soil but experts recommend spraying tomato plants with a calcium solution two to three times a week, beginning when the first blooms appear.  Adequate calcium helps prevent several…

Tomato hornworms

Facts about Tomato Hornworms and How to Control Them in Your Garden

Tomato hornworms are very large caterpillars, measuring up to 4 inches long. They are the most destructive pests of tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, and eggplants. Hornworms eat leaves, stems and sometimes chew holes in fruits. The damage is completely defoliating and often easy to notice. Despite their large size, tomato hornworms are not easy to spot….

Overwatered tomato plant

How to Save Overwatered Tomato Plants in Your Garden

Tomato plants appreciate consistently moist soils, but not waterlogged. When soil holds more water than roots can take up, plants wilt, similar to when the soil gets excessively dry. So, watering tomato plants is such a delicate balance. Both overwatering and underwatering lead to serious root issues and even death of the plant.  Too much…

Jade plant dropping leaves

Why is My Jade Plant Dropping Leaves and Branches?

Jade plants have a distinctive appearance due to their thick fleshy leaves. This is where water is stored enabling the succulent to go for extended periods without watering. As part of their natural growth, jade plants may shed their leaves from time to time. However, jade plants may respond to stress by dropping leaves. This…

Overwatered jade plant

How Can You Tell if Your Jade Plant is Overwatered? (Signs and How to Fix)

Jade plants have thick fleshy leaves specialized for water storage. Like most succulents, they can withstand dry conditions. This adaptation makes jade plants easy to grow as houseplants. They are often recommended for individuals who don’t have time for regular watering. Overwatering is one of the crucial issues with jade plants. Potential consequences include root…