c/botany-lovers

Showerthought: My neighborhood's switch to native plants is sparking debates on curb appeal vs. ecosystem health.

I'm torn between wanting a lush, green yard for looks and planting natives to help bees and birds, where do you stand?

My jade plant is getting leggy even in bright light

I keep this jade plant on a south-facing sill where it gets tons of sun all day, but the stems are all long and weak now. I read that means it needs more light, but that doesn't make sense here. Has anyone else dealt with this, or am I missing something obvious?

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kelly.robin•20h ago

Update: My balcony herbs are drawing in bees like crazy

Lately, I've noticed more friends mentioning they want gardens that help bugs. My basil and mint plants flowered, and now bees show up all the time. It's neat how a small patch can do so much. I'm going to plant some lavender to see if that brings even more.

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jana_baker•1d ago

DAE feel like plant groups online are too competitive now?

Plant clubs used to be about sharing tips and helping each other grow. Now it's all about who has the rarest find or most perfect leaves. When did botany become a show-off contest?

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mias83•2d ago

Showerthought: My tomato plants grow lots of leaves but few fruits. What gives?

I planted tomatoes in my garden this year, and the plants are huge with green leaves. However, I only got a couple of small tomatoes so far. I water them regularly and they get plenty of sun. Is there a trick to getting more tomatoes? I want to use them for salads and sauces.

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laura_brown•2d ago

Warning: My city's tree planting project made me doubt the no-lawn movement.

A well-kept lawn can actually help prevent soil erosion in urban areas where ground cover is sparse.

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