LEAF Ideas, Tips & Guides

The long days of summer are starting to draw in, the trees taking on the warm, earthy tones of autumn, and the prospect of crisp mornings and cozy nights in front of the fire lie ahead.I love fall decor. I think about decorating

Oak Leaf holly is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub with glossy foliage that produces bright red berries in autumn, and provides year-round interest in the garden.Named for the unique, shapely leaves that resemb

Many of us love peace lilies (Spathiphyllum spp.) for their stunning white flowers, but even when they’re not in bloom, these houseplants are remarkably beautiful.I’d grow peace lilies even if they didn’t bloom –

In my long list of “favorite plants,” the African violet sits comfortably somewhere near the top. That’s because of its profuse and reliable blooming, the ease of care, and the mystique of being a plant native to Africa. But there’s a more personal reason in there, too.When I was in charge of maintaining greenhouse st

If you have a property the size of Yosemite or you are simply fed up with raking autumn leaves, you might be thinking about adding a leaf blower to your arsenal of fall cleanup implements.In addition to clearing up leaves, a leaf blower can

Two species of the fungus Alternaria, A. brassicicola and A. brassicae, can cause leaf spot on turnips.You will know that you have Alternaria leaf spots on your turnip or rutubaga leaves when t

Have you ever dug into a bowlful of yellow dal from your favorite restaurant and marveled at that subtle, citrusy flavor that maybe you couldn’t quite place?Want to make that herbaceous deliciousness a part

Plants with large foliage offer a bold look and add a tropical jungle vibe to the gardens. If you too want to add the same appeal, here are the best Big Leaf Outdoor Plants you can grow!

In the 1880s, a new disease decimated vineyards in the Los Angeles basin. California’s first professional plant pathologist, Newton B. Pierce, studied the disease and was rewarded with its being named after him.More than a century later, Pierce’s disease is still a major threat to vineyard

Plants are weird and wonderful. Some days they look picture perfect and other times they look decidedly… wrong.Sometimes the problem is a branch that is growing

Bacterial diseases of turnip leaves are very serious infections.There are no highly effective controls for them, and once they have infected a field, the diseases can quickly spread throughout a whole field an

It’s not hard to grow lettuce, and everyone should really give it a try. You can grow it in containers, in a window box, or tucked unassumingly among flowers.It’s fast growing, and with a little plann

Septoria leaf spot can cause serious losses in tomato plants. Learn how to identify the symptoms of this fungal disease and the cultural controls you can use to prevent or minimize infection, in this guide.We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one o

For the antsy gardener waiting in anticipation for the last spring frost, growing leaf lettuce eases the tension. Its fresh, vibrant leaves are quick to rise and are a welcome sight in the early weeks of spring.Leaf lettuce refers to varieties that don’t produce any type of head. They a

The Worx WG584 40V Power Share Turbine Cordless Leaf Blower with Brushless Motor opens up a new option for homeowners who want the ease of using a power tool for leaf removal.Worx has packed 40 volts of power into a model with a brushl

Allium leaf miners are devastating pests of garlic, onions, shallots, chives, and leeks – and can destroy an entire crop.These invasive insects are spreading rapidly throughout the mid-

While the fungi Cercospora or Pseudocercosporella that cause white spot can severely affect turnip, rutabaga, canola, mustard, radish, horseradish, and hybrids of turnips and mustard, they are much less likely to affect kale, collards, broccoli, or cauliflower.This is a cool weather disease and is most likely to strike at 55 to 65 F.The di

Zamioculcas zamiifolia, or the ZZ plant for short, is an ideal houseplant for beginner gardeners. It can thrive without a lot of light or water, and it is easy to propagate and share.We link to vendors to help you find relevan

Leaf lettuce is one of the fastest-maturing vegetables you can plant in your garden or in a container. The seeds are inexpensive, too, and it’s quite simple to sow and maintain them.But all that convenience won’t mea

The fungus Botryosphaeria obtusa can cause devastating losses to apples and crabapples over a wide geographical range and especially in warm humid climates.We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our li

Growing a fiddle-leaf fig (Ficus lyrata) can be one of the most rewarding achievements in indoor gardening.With its large, lyre-shaped leaves and t

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The beet,Beta vulgaris, is a biennial root vegetable that is commonly cultivated as an annual in temperate zones.Plants are grown primarily for their reddish pu

Have you ever wondered what was causing those meandering, silvery paths in the leaves of so many different plants, both out in nature and in your garden?The answer: leaf miner larvae. They’re exactly what their name suggests, tiny immature