Leaves are not a good winter mulch for strawberries.  Leaves can mat together in layers, trapping air and creating space for ice to form.  The leaf, air, and ice layers do not provide adequate protection.  A leaf mulch may actually…

Spring and summer and the best times to fertilize houseplants.  Fertilizers are available in liquid, crystalline, granular, spike, and tablet forms.   Utilize fertilizers specifically formulated for houseplants or use general…

Fertilization is generally not necessary during the winter months as most houseplants are not growing during this time.  Indoor gardeners should fertilize their houseplants on a regular basis in spring and summer when plants are actively…

The symptoms suggest the African violet may have root rot.  Root rot symptoms initially develop on the lower leaves.  The lower leaves turn yellow and droop.  As the root rot progresses, affected leaves turn brown and become mushy…