The MyPlants journal

Plant guides

Practical advice for growing plants in UAE homes and gardens: AC rooms, desert heat, hard water and villa landscapes. Written by our nursery and landscaping team in Dubai.

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Golden shower tree canopy with yellow hanging flower clusters and broad green leavesLatest guide
Establishment

Why a Newly Planted Tree Is Struggling

A new tree cannot be called a failure until its establishment window has passed, and that window is set by trunk calibre. Here is the table and what to check.

5 min read · Oct 23, 2026 Read the guide →
Golden shower tree canopy with yellow hanging flower clusters and broad green leaves
Establishment

Why a Newly Planted Tree Is Struggling

5 min read
Tall date palm saplings with bundled fronds and burlap wrapped stems
Nutrient deficiency

Yellowing Palm Fronds: Causes and Fixes

5 min read
Potted Spanish lemon tree with green leaves in a dark plastic grow pot
ficus hedge

Whitefly Control for Garden and Indoor Plants

5 min read

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