Nicole Nikki

First of all, thanks for reading my blog. I've been gardening since I was eight. I used to help my granny with her gardening adventures. Today my kid does the same, he lends his little hands to help me with garden chores. I love to document my experiences and that's why I chose to blog. I hope you loved reading my blog. If you have any queries, don't hesitate to contact me. Read more about Nicole here.

Plumeria leaves puckering

Plumeria Leaves Curling? (Here’s Why & How to Fix It!)

Plumeria leaves curl mainly due to Aphid/Mealybug/Spider mite infestations. Plumeria leaves also curl when the plant is underwatered/overwatered. Plumeria leaves also curl if the plant is infected by Plumeria rust disease. Plumeria is grown for its beautiful flowers. The plant gives out pretty, white flowers but the foliage looks good too. Plumeria is also called …

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What is eating my Pansies?

What is eating my Pansies? (13 Culprits & Quick Fixes!)

Aphids eat holes into Pansy leaves. Cutworms and various other types of caterpillars also eat Pansies. Spider mites, Whiteflies, Mealybugs, and Flea beetles also eat Pansies. Slugs and Snails eat Pansies too. Deer, Rats, Mice, Squirrels, and Rabbits eat Pansies too. Pansies are flowering plants derived from Violas. They are grown by many for their …

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Why won't my Nasturtiums bloom?

Nasturtiums Not Blooming? (Here’s Why & How to Fix It!)

Nasturtiums don’t bloom if the soil is too fertile, they prefer lean, sandy soil. Nasturtiums also don’t bloom if they don’t get adequate sunlight, they need at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight. Over-fertilizing also hinders flower production in Nasturtiums. Nasturtiums flower only in warm conditions. Nasturtium is a genus of 80 species of plants …

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Nasturtium Leaves Turning Yellow

Nasturtium Leaves Turning Yellow? (Here’s Why & How to Fix It!)

Nasturtium turns yellow if it doesn’t get adequate sunlight. Nasturtium also turns yellow if it’s watered improperly. Nasturtium foliage turns yellow if there’s a severe infestation of Aphids/Whiteflies. Nasturtium also turns yellow due to Herbicidal damage. Often, the yellowing of the foliage is because of aging. Tropaeolum is a genus of various species which are …

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How do I get rid of invasive Morning Glory

How do I get rid of invasive Morning Glory?: 7 Tricks (Do’s & Don’ts!)

You can steam the leaves for 45 minutes to eliminate invasive Morning Glory vines permanently. You can also eliminate invasive Morning Glory by spraying a 2% Glyphosate solution on the leaves. One can also eliminate invasive Morning Glory by spraying bleach solution on the vines. Morning Glory vines are grown in the garden for the …

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Honeysuckle turning yellow

Honeysuckle turning yellow? (Here’s Why & How to Fix It!)

Honeysuckle turns yellow when the plant doesn’t get the necessary nutrients. Honeysuckle also turns yellow when there’s a severe aphid infestation. Canker diseases also turn the foliage yellow in the Honeysuckle plant. There are many species of Honeysuckle that are either shrubs or vines. Flowers, leaves, and berries of this plant have medicinal properties. The …

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What is eating Marigolds

What is eating Marigolds? (9 Common Pests & Solutions)

Slugs and caterpillars are the main pests that eat your marigold. Japanese beetles and grasshoppers also feed on marigolds. Aphids, spider mites, and rabbits, also munch on marigolds. Marigolds are one of the easiest and most beautiful annuals to grow with Compact yellow to deep orange flowers. The pungent aroma and taste of marigolds ward off …

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