Spring brings plenty of joy to gardeners, but also many problems. Here's how to deal with some of the most common.
Tropical Zone Why are my vegies turning powdery and grey? Fungal disease affects lots of tropical crops, especially cucurbits like melons, pumpkins and cucumbers. Here's how to combat all sorts of fungal diseases on vegies, fruit or flowers: Black Spot Control Fact Sheet Subtropical Zone Why are my passionfruit dropping their fruit too early? Erratic weather is one cause, altering soil temperature and moisture levels. Here are some passionfruit cultivation tips: Planting Passionfruit Fact Sheet Temperate Zone Why are my early tomatoes and zucchini going brown? Usually it's blossom-end rot, which affects other plants as well. Here's how to deal with it: Ask It/Solve It Arid Zone Why are my citrus' leaves turning yellow? Lemons and other citrus can easily run out of nutrients, especially in sandy soils or when grown in pots. Here's a great boost: Citrus Maintenance Fact Sheet Cool Zone Why aren't my bulbs flowering this year? After a few years, some bulbs can become too congested to flower. Here's what to do about it: Daffodils Fact Sheet And if you want some ideas of what to plant in the vegie patch, don't forget to visit The Vegie Guide or Download the App |