Because powdery mildew does not significantly affect the health of most plants, treatment is seldom necessary or practical in the home garden. Many gardeners learn to live with the appearance of ...

All plants are susceptible to disease, which can be caused by both living organisms and environmental conditions. Todd Steinlage, a plant pathologist with the Alaska Plant Materials Center, will ...

Tomatoes are one of the most versatile and popular plants for backyard gardens, but they can be affected by a variety of unwelcome diseases, including blossom-end rot—which is inedible and ...

Given that the current weather forecast has cooler-than-normal temperatures and that most gardeners have planted flowers in the landscape, we may see botrytis cropping up in the next few days.

Master Gardeners offer diagnostic services and educational resources to help gardeners identify and control plant diseases and pests. Home gardeners across the commonwealth may be stumped by the ...

Let’s talk about two of the main classifications of plant diseases — biotic and abiotic — and the differences between them. The term “abiotic” means “without life.” Examples include damage from the ...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve heard a lot about controlling the spread of infectious diseases in humans. How often do we consider that some of the same principles can be applied in our gardens?

Seeing your cucumber leaves turning yellow can indicate that the cucumber plants are stressed by pests, diseases, or other factors. Taking action at the first signs of leaf yellowing can increase the ...

Halloween brings to mind all kinds of creepy crawlies and you may find some in your home and garden as the weather cools. These are the diseases that attack your favorite garden vegetables and ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › A: Tomatoes are the most popular—and the most frustrating—backyard garden crop. When ...