The first step in treating the dark spots on your orchid isdiagnosing the problem. Some phalaenopsis have naturally mottled leaves, so it may be natural coloration. However, leaf spotting can also signify a bacterial orfungal disease. The Spruce / Ulyana Verbytska However, keep in mind that black rot is highly contagious and can spread from plant to plant. What Is Black Rot on Orchids? Black rot is a fungal disease that causes root rot....

i-am-helen / Getty Images Tomatoes are one of themost popular cropsgrown by home gardeners. They also are commonly affected by pests and diseases triggered by fungal or bacteria infections. If your tomato leaves have white spots on them, it can signify that yourtomato plantis stressed and struggling. i-am-helen / Getty Images Powdery Mildew Tomato plants do not like when water sits on their leaves. It is one of the most widespread and easily recognized plant diseases....

What Is a Tree Burl? A burl is a bulbous growth usually found on tree trunks and sometimes on branches. Burls form as the result of stress that its tree has undergone. The Spruce / Meg MacDonald What Is Burl Wood? The shape is irregular but generally rounded. Doing so would leave an open wound that would invite disease into the tree. The Spruce / Meg MacDonald You should either learn to love the burl as an oddity of nature orhave the whole tree taken down....

Lindsay / flickr If you’ve spent time on TikTok, you may have heard of witches' stairs. What Are Witches' Stairs? Witches stairs have alternating treads that are spaced out in what looks like it’s a checkered formation. Lindsay / flickr Thestaircaseis designed to save space because it can be built steeper and narrower than a traditional one. Most people gravitate to one side of a staircase when going up or down....

Want to add worm castings to your garden? Here’s more about worm castings, their benefits, and how to produce and harvest them at home. What Are Worm Castings? Westend61 / Getty Images At their most basic level, worm castings are worm droppings. Worms will make their way through the soil, eating nearly everything in their path. Want more gardening tips? They improve the soil texture and add easy-to-utilize nutrients into the soil, giving plants a boost....

They require little maintenance and grow best under full sun. Asters are perennial plants that thrive around water sources such as marshes and ponds, which also attract dragonflies. The damp environments where they grow will also attract mosquitoes, another key food source for them. Nikola Nemet / Getty Images Adult dragonflies love to hover over the colorful blossoms. Their showy height and colors invite dragonflies to perch on the blooms....

How to choose the best carpet for this high-traffic area. Read on to learn how to choose the best carpet for your staircase. Why Should You Carpet Stairs? The Spruce / Meg MacDonald Soft, carpeted stairs can help reduce injuries from slips and falls versus landing on bare, hard-surfaced stairs. Carpeted stairs will absorb and reduce the noise made by foot traffic. For stairs, consider asyntheticnylon twisted or cut low-pile carpet with a low pile height that offers optimal stability....

Pests, diseases, or burnt patches from salt or fertilizers could also be the culprits of dead spots. Underwatering If your lawn is underwatered, then it is exposed to periods of drought and dryness. Then, begin watering with the correct amount of water for the space in need. The Spruce / K. Dave On the other hand, areas with too much coverage can cause the lawn to be overwatered. When watering, observe the sprinkler patterns for a while and double-check that your lawn coverage is uniform....

Holes can be due to poor laundry practices, moths, and other pests. The Spruce / Leticia Almeida Why do you keep finding small holes in your clothes? Two other main culprits cause holes in clothing, too. The Spruce / Letícia Almeida Moth larvae eat the fibers of clothing after the mature insects lay eggs in your closet. Check your clothing and promptly remove the insects from your closet if you see any signs of an infestation....

Pink mold isn’t a mold at all; it’s actually a bacteria. Read on for steps to remove pink mold and prevent it from growing. What Is Pink Mold? The Spruce / Leticia Almeida The paste will be runny. Depending on how much area you should probably clean, you might need to make a double batch. If you have open cuts, they should be covered as well. Sinhyu / iStock/ Getty Images...

They don’t bite or sting and are not known to carry diseases. In some cases, the presence of silverfish can exacerbate sensitivity to other allergens in the home. A few silverfish can maintain a good insect equilibrium in the home. The Spruce / Mira Norian They eat predatory arthropods, including spiders, and even eat their own dead. So you shouldn’t necessarily kill silverfish if you see only one. Silverfish are small, but their damage can be severe since they multiply quickly....

The Spruce / Fiona Campbell Do plants cry? Water drops on plants can be due to transpiration, dew, or guttation. The easiest way to stop the water droplets: Cut back on how much you water your plants. The Spruce / Fiona Campbell Leaves drip when they have as much moisture as they can hold. During humidity spikes, most plants will not need as much water as they usually would. You won’t see a flood of water, just a droplet or two on the tips....

White residue left on clothes after washing is a common laundry problem. Here are the reasons and what you’ve got the option to do to stop the problem. What’s Causing the Residue? The Spruce / Michela Buttignol There are several common causes of white residue left on clothes after washing. Read through and eliminate each one to solve your residue problem. These washing machines use much less water than a standard washer during the wash and rinse cycles....