The mere mention of common garden plant diseases is enough to make even the most experienced gardener feel anxious. Online resources abound, but learning to properly identify problems can sometimes be ...

After discussing weeds and insect pests, we conclude our “unwanted garden guests” series today on the subject of diseases. Many gardeners struggle with diseases because often the disease is not ...

Every morning, I head outside, coffee in hand, and usually in my pajamas, to check on my plants. TX Body: “Who’s thirsty? Who needs a trim?” I ask, tending to their needs as I move from bed to bed.

Every morning, I head outside, coffee in hand, and usually in my pajamas, to check on my plants. "Who's thirsty? Who needs a trim?" I ask, tending to their needs as I move from bed to bed. Most days, ...

Gardeners sometimes tout cinnamon as a repellent for pests and a remedy for plant diseases. Is this common household spice really an effective tool in the garden, or is this just influencer hokum? We ...

Plant diseases are unavoidable — especially in central North Carolina, where our summers are extra hot and extra humid. But that doesn’t necessarily mean our plants are ruined. The News & Observer ...

Spring is often known as the season of new beginnings, but plant diseases can make your gardens look like they’re already coming to an end. Chelsea Harbach, plant disease diagnostician at Iowa State ...

Checks and balances occur not only in our government, but also in gardens that are rich in beneficials and lush in plant diversity. These gardens benefit from a harmonious interplay of checks and ...

Black knot, a fungal disease, is affecting cherry and plum trees in the Greater Columbus area, likely due to recent wet weather. The disease causes hard, black knots on branches, disrupting growth and ...

A common fungal disease of cherry and plum trees is widespread in Greater Columbus, likely worsened by the abnormally wet conditions experienced locally both this spring and last spring. Black knot, ...