Signs of overwatering are more serious: yellow or even brown leaves, mushy leaves or stems, and sometimes a sour smell in the soil, which may indicate mould or mildew. An overwatered plant can ...

DAY AND NIGHT, NEW SMOKE is born. The weather has turned warmer, and the lack of rainfall prepares dried-out grasses and shrubs for fire. The burning begins in a few spots—unseen in the mountains—and ...