Are Coffee Grounds Good for Banana Trees?
I had a few banana trees as a kid growing up in Florida, and I’m thinking about growing them again soon. I also currently give many of our plants used coffee grounds, and was wondering if they’d be good to…
A List of Self-Pollinating Apple Trees + Pollination Tips
I recently ordered a fuji apple tree and was wondering if I needed a second tree to pollinate it. So, I did some research to find out which apple trees are self-pollinating, along with the best practices for maximizing fruit…
7 Reasons Citrus Trees Drop Fruit (& How to Fix It)
We have a lime tree in our backyard and to be honest, it’s not doing so well. It was recently over-pruned and most of its fruits are falling off well before ripening (sizes ranging from marbles to golfballs). To help…
Why Apple Tree Leaves Turn Brown (and How To Fix It)
It’s fairly common for apple tree leaves to turn brown, but it can have many possible causes. Some sources say one thing, while others say another. So, I wanted to dig a little deeper and find out the most likely…
Fire Blight Treatment: Non-Organic & Organic Solutions
After learning about some conditions that apple trees can contract, I was surprised to see that there wasn’t a lot of information on how to treat fire blight organically. So, I did some research to find out more. Here’s what…
Are Coffee Grounds Good for Fig Trees? (Answered)
We have a fiddle leaf fig as well as a fig tree and we’re always looking at ways to naturally provide them with fertilizer. While compost is always a good option, I wanted to know if coffee grounds specifically were…
Are Apple Tree Roots Invasive (Will They Cause Damage)?
The average price for a house foundation costs $27,000, so it’s no surprise why apple tree root damage is a valid concern. So, are apple tree roots invasive and should they be grown in your backyard? Apple trees are not invasive…
How to Fix Curled Leaves on Lime Trees (5 Ways)
My lime tree was getting curled leaves recently and I wanted to find out why. So, I did some research to find out more and how I can fix it. Here’s what I found. Lime tree leaves curl most commonly…
3 Quick Steps To Revive a Dying Cherry Tree
I’m looking at adding cherry trees to my homestead at some point, but I’ve heard they can sometimes die for seemingly no reason. So, to better prepare my future self, I did some research to find out why cherry trees…
Why Citrus Tree Leaves Curl (and How To Fix It)
I’ve had to troubleshoot several issues with my citrus trees (especially my Meyer lemon and Kaffir lime), but one of the most common issues that I’ve seen is when their leaves curl. While I had an idea of what could…