Repot aloe vera plants every 2 years or when root-bound, overgrown, or pest-infested. Use a slightly larger clay pot with ...

Bare-root trees need to be planted quickly to keep their exposed roots from drying out. Here's the best time to plant so ...

Indoor plants are easiest to propagate when they’re actively growing in spring or summer. But if you’re looking for a fun ...

The black spots appear to be the larvae or pupae of a sap-sucking pest common in this plant species. Prune the infested parts if you do not want to use pesticides. If your plant is grown under optimal ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. I love aloe. As both master gardener and master herbalist, I grow and use aloe vera for all sorts. A single, healthy aloe "mother" can produce ...

Overwatering is one of the most common mistakes plant owners make, especially when trying to care for indoor plants. It is easy to add a little extra water, thinking the soil looks dry, only to ...

Prized for the soothing gel that comes from its leaves, aloe vera is part of the 420-species Aloe genus and was formerly known as Aloe barbadensis. Aloe vera is commonly grown as a houseplant, but you ...

Agave snout weevil (Scyphophorus acupunctatus) is a serious pest of agave that can rapidly kill plants. Adults bore holes into the base of agave plants and lay eggs that hatch into larvae. The larvae ...

Few of us ever think about what happens beneath our feet when we walk through a field of wheat or clover. We see the stalks, leaves, and flowers, but in practice we have no direct access to the roots.