Andy Connolly
Zinnias are a good choice if you are looking to attract butterflies to your garden. As well as being easy to grow they are super popular with butterflies because of how colorful they are and the nectar they provide. But there are a lots of zinnias and some are better for bringing in butterflies than …
Zinnias may be easy to care for but they can still get in to trouble and show you they’re unhappy. If your zinnia leaves are wilting, don’t worry – there are a few common reasons that cause wilted leaves and each of them have a relatively simple fix. So I’m going to take you through …
If the leaves on your zinnias are turning brown it’s time to figure out what’s going on. Thankfully it’s usually something straightforward. Having grown zinnias for years I’ve seen their leaves turn brown many times. It’s not uncommon, so don’t be too upset you’ve done something really wrong. With this guide I’m sure I can …
If your zinnias aren’t quite what you imagined and looking dried and unhappy rather then bright and cheerful then you’re not alone. Zinnias are generally tough but like all flowers they’re not invincible. And I know how frustrating it can be to plant a new flower and wait for it to give you some beautiful …
Zinnias are easy to grow, do well in most environments and look fantastic. They’re a favorite for good reason. And on top of that propagating zinnias is really straightforward. You can do it both growing from seeds or from cuttings. So you can easily have a garden that’s full of zinnias all throughout the season. …
Spider plants are very easy to grow but watering is the one area with them you need to get right. I’ve had spider plants for years and while they can deal with a little bit of neglect getting their watering makes all the difference. This guide will take you through everything about watering a spider …
Spider plants may be one of the strongest houseplants but they can still be hit by root rot. It’s a silent killer than if you don’t deal with quickly will absolutely devastate your spider plant. Root rot almost always happens when you aren’t watering the right way. It could be overwatering or that the soil …
Spider plants are known for being probably the toughest houseplant. And for looking great, of course! But while they are definitely resilient they occasionally get bent or curled leaves, which can make them look a lot less beautiful than they usually are. Thankfully the cause is usually pretty simple to diagnose. So in this guide …
If your usually lively spider plant isn’t growing as it should then don’t worry. You’re not alone. Spider plants are, for the most part, easy going and simple to care for. But they do have some quirks too. It’s not always plain sailing looking after them and things can and do go wrong. So if …
If you’ve noticed your spider plant’s leaves turning yellow – don’t panic! It’s a very common issue with plenty of simple fixes. This guide will take you through the reasons your spider plant might be yellowing and how you can fix it, bringing it back to full health. Along with those reasons we’ll look at …