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My plant's leaves have brown edges. What is the problem?

Answer

Brown edges are often a sign of salt damage; the salt contents in our tap water can cause the damage and is often compounded by insufficient water. Thoroughly water the plant (shrubs to 2 feet deep; trees to 3 feet deep) to leach excess salts away from the roots.

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