Posts by Mark Bennett

I love to grow roses in pots, and I have done this for many years, both in my garden and in my job as a landscape gardener. During this time I have encountered almost all the problems I discuss in...

A dying bougainvillea is often due to overwatering, slow-draining soils, and cold temperatures. Over-watering creates too much moisture around its roots which causes leaf drop and root rot resulting...

The reason for a dying hydrangea plant is often due to drought, frost damage, too much sun, or transplant shock. To avoid drooping and dying hydrangeas, ensure the soil is consistently moist and...

Parsley is one of my favorite herbs, and I grow it from seed every year. I absolutely love having fresh parsley on demand whenever I want it, but I have encountered some problems when growing it, the...

I love to grow oregano, a low-maintenance perennial herb that keeps growing and gives me a fresh supply of flavourful herbs for my pizza toppings! I had a little bit of trouble when I first...

I look forward to early Summer to see my lilies come up and bloom every year! I absolutely love lilies, but when I first started growing them, I had some problems with them myself when they didn't...