Root rot: These two little words can strike fear in the heart of any plant parent. But what exactly is this mysterious horticultural affliction — and does it mean saying goodbye to your snake plant or ...

Plant people know that it’s not only important to water your plant—you also have to know when enough is enough. It can be really easy to overwater a plan, especially one that only needs to be watered ...

You know how your houseplant looks lush and gorgeous, and then the next time you look at it, it’s sad and wilted or losing leaves? You might be dealing with root rot. This layperson term means the ...

Root rot is a common disease that can impact indoor and outdoor plants. The most common cause of root rot in houseplants is overwatering. Diseased roots will look darkened and mushy, and leaves and ...

Avocados are notoriously hard to grow particularly in heavy soil (clay). This video shows a great example of how to plant an avocado tree in heavy clay and keep it from dying due to root rot or other ...

Hailing from Central and South America, Monstera obliqua is a rare evergreen trailing shrub that thrives in high-humidity ...

"Root rot" might be the two most dreadful words in the gardening language. Healthy shrubs and flowers afflicted with root rot suddenly start to decline, and the next thing you know, they've collapsed ...

Allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings, waiting to add more water until the top 2 inches of soil feel dry. Use ...

DEAR JESSICA: I have a rhododendron that has been thriving for the last five years. Suddenly this fall, some of the leaves began curling up. My husband pruned off the affected branches, but now more ...