We do have rabbits on neighboring property. There is a rough wood fence between us that is tight to the ground in some places and has rocks filling gaps below the fence in others. I have yet to see a rabbit in our yard. We do see oodles of lizards. Our vegetables are being wiped out, starting with carrots...only tops left. Miscellaneous holes appear where there are no plants. What are they digging for? A happy, just getting growing watermelon plant disappeared overnight. Something is pruning our spinach to stubs. I have my only plastic milk carton box over a couple of baby pea plants. They do not seem to be disturbed...yet. Help!!
This can be very frustrating.
Here are some articles that will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/keep-rabbits-out-of-gardens.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/managing-lizard-populations.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/garden-mouse-control.htm
I understand it is a watering issue but do I trim the brown edges off?
It's usually a good idea to remove any dead foliage from any plant, but you might want to remove them completely only if the leaves are entirely brown. If only the edges are brown, the leaf may still continue to grow and may even end up healing itself. Keep in mind that brown leaves are also part of some plants' life cycle, so depending on the plant, it really may or may not be a watering issue. It could also be due to the soil content. This article may help you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/what-causes-brown-edges-on-leaves-of-plant.htm
Attached are photos of three tomato leaves, one basil and one oregano. Please look at the these and tell what is wrong with them. Is it a fungus? Do all three have the same thing? Also, last night I cut them from their plants and put them a plastic bag and sealed. This morning when I opened the bag, I found the tiny brown"things." I don't know what plant they came from but I wanted you to see them. There are still healthy looking leaves on each of these plants. The basil and oregano are in the same planter. Also, I notice what appears to be tiny gnats on the pots. Please tell me what is wrong with these plants and what I can do. Thank you
I am sorry, but I did not receive the photo of your three tomato leaves so I am unable to help you identify what is ailing them.
The tiny brown things - it looks a lot like excrement, perhaps from a tiny caterpillar - possibly baby hornworms. More information on hornworms can be found here:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-hornworms-control.htm
You mentioned gnats on the pots - these are probably fungus gnats. You can read more about fungus gnats and a course of treatment in the following article:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/fungus-gnats.htm
What might cause these white spots on the broccoli and peppers? They are just getting out of the flats and have been in them for a while. What might we do to treat? Will getting them in the ground help them to recover?
Sounds like you picked up some diseased seedlings, or, if you grew them from seed, you had a fungus or bacteria in the soil that is now affecting your plants. Whichever it is (and there are several possibilities), you need to get control of it quickly before it spreads -- simply planting them won't get rid of it and in fact you may want to hold off planting them until you've treated them to avoid the disease spreading.
These articles may help you identify the issue and then treat appropriately:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cabbage/cruciferous-leaf-spot.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/white-rust-disease.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/bacterial-leaf-spot-on-peppers.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/common-pepper-plant-problems.htm
My plants are established, but over the last two weeks, they have gone from full of life and vibrant to dropping, flowers falling off and turning brown! I have also noticed little spots on the Salvia's leaves. Is it a fungus? And how do you get rid of it? Thank you! -Helpless gardener
This does sound like a fungus issue, though pests can also cause leaf marks.
Excessively damp conditions or watering from above could be cause of leaf damage.
Here are some links with more information.
http://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/diagnose/plant/annualperennial/salvia/leavesdiscolored.html
Neem Oil can be used to treat most sucking insects and also works as a fungicide. Neem Oil is organic and safe for people, pets and bees.
Here is a link with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
I've bought two plants, same species (although I don't know which exactly). My question is why one plant is so yellow and brown and the other one looks fine. I can send you a picture of the sick plant. Thank you.
This very well may be either to much or to little water.
Make sure the soil is watered, but not soggy. Roots that sit in water will suffer from root rot.
Your potting soil should be well draining and your container have adequate drainage holes.
Here are a few links with good information on watering.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/containers/container-plant-watering.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/containers/container-plant-watering.htm
The picture shows a weed within 6 inches of my garden. It looks diseased and I think poses a threat to my garden. Do you recognize it and what can be done to stop it?
It appears to be a Leaf Curl fungus of some type. I would certainly remove this weed and dispose of. Do not compost this plant material.
The link below discusses Leaf Curl and how to treat it.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/peach-leaf-curl.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/using-bacillus-thuringiensis.htm