Question
all of my house plant leaves have began to brown starting with the tips.  Is this weather change or something else? Ang my green bean plants in my garden have small holes on each leave that seem to get bigger, is there a way to prevent this?

Answer
Hi Sara,

The brown tips could be caused by the plants getting drier than usual because the weather is warmer and the days are longer. You may have to water a bit more often.

Another possible cause is hard water. If your tap water is hard, then the minerals in the water gradually build up and cause the tips of leaves to turn brown. If so, you should switch to distilled, filtered or rainwater for your plants.

My area of expertise is limited to indoor plants, so I cannot help you with your green beans.

Please let me know if any of this is unclear or if you have any additional questions.

Regards,
Will Creed, Interior Landscaper
Horticultural Help, NYC

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