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Three Easy Steps to Care for Damaged Plants With the weather getting warmer and the sun out for longer each day, it is now more important to make sure indoor and outdoor plants are getting the correct amount of sunlight.  Light exposure is a key component to plant health.  While sunlight helps plants grow, too much sun can be harmful for flowers and plants.  In particular, an over exposure to sunlight can cause leaf scorch.  Learn more about leaf scorch here: What is leaf scorch? Leaf scorch, also called sun scorch, is when plants and flowers receive too much sunlight or exposure to dry, rough temperatures and/ or climates.  In these situations, water evaporates more rapidly from plant leafs than usual, which causes the plant to become extremely dry.  Leaf scorch can happen during any time of the year, but occurs most often in the summer time. How is it possible to diagnose leaf scorch in plants? If plants are displaying leafs that are yellowing or browning...

Not All Plants and Flowers are Safe for Our Four-Legged Friends It's almost springtime: plants, flowers, and foliage will begin to bloom.  Hoping to decorate and/ or purchase seasonal flowers and plants for the home this season?  While flowers can make a great decoration or centerpiece, pet owners should always remain vigilant before bringing foliage into the home.  Not all plants and flowers are safe for pets.  In fact, dogs and cats can become sick if they accidentally ingest or are even exposed to some foliage. Below are just three of several plant and flower types pet owners should avoid. 1. Azaleas : Azaleas are pink flowers that bloom in the springtime.  These flowers are toxic for both dogs and cats and cause symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea.  Learn more here . 2. Tulips : Tulips are brightly colored flowers that bloom in the springtime.  They are often yellow, red, and white.  Tulips are toxic to both dogs and cats.  The majorit...

Simple Plant Care Tips for This Season Indoor and outdoor plants can be a staple in many homes.  Plants can serve as creative decor and also promote a green lifestyle.   What are some tips to best caring for plants during the summertime?  Some plants need extra care during warmer months to flourish under humid temperatures and hot, direct sunlight.   Plant leaves or plant stem turning brown?   This is known as "leaf scorch" and can easily happen during warmer months.      If indoor or outdoor plants begin to display dried out, brown leaves, the plant may have had too much exposure to direct sunlight this summer.  Learn three tips and remedies here: Submerge in water : Plants that are drying up and displaying brown leaves need to be soaked in water.  Fill a basin or bucket with cool water and totally submerge the plant's soil in water.  Leave the plant in the water for about thirty minutes, and then remove and place somewhere to dra...