Rosemary is one of my favorite herbs because of its pleasant aroma. Sadly, that scent can weaken and disappear once its needle-like gray-green leaves start turning black. What even causes rosemary leaves to become black? Can you prevent it? The leaves of rosemary shrubs can turn black because of 1) overwatering, 2) poor drainage, 3)…
Although it is largely considered a herb by many—including me, of course—because of how it is commonly used for cooking, rosemary is not actually one. It’s a woody dwarf shrub that can be grown as a perennial. But developing woodiness too fast too soon can be a problem for the rosemary plant! Rosemary can turn…
Flies can be found in almost every part of the world. Not only can they be annoying, but flies can also bite us and our pets and spread diseases! Fortunately, there are plants we can grow in our gardens and homes to help repel them. These are the 30 most effective plants for repelling flies:…
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Rosemary is known for its aroma and flavor and is an essential herb in some dishes. However, it can only last for a few days after being harvested. Despite this, did you know that you can store your fresh rosemary longer? The 5 best techniques to store rosemary include 1) use of wet tissue, 2)…
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Have you ever wondered what you can plant next to your rosemary? Not every herb or vegetable is a good rosemary companion. Choose a bad companion and this might cost you your dear rosemary. The best rosemary plant companions are french beans, plants from the brassica family, carrots, onions, and sage. The worst rosemary companion…
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Once you have colonies of spider mites living among your rosemary plants, it can be very difficult to get rid of them, but it’s not impossible. So that you don’t waste time with trial-and-error methods, here’s the short story: The best way to get rid of spider mites is to use a combination of (1)…