Fungal infections pose a significant threat to garden health, thriving in humid conditions and impacting plant vitality. Early detection through signs like discolored spots and stunted growth is ...

I have had many people tell me recently just how terrible their gardens are right now, whether they are gardening for vegetables or for ornamentals. It has, indeed, been a ...

Did you know that soil can carry bacteria and fungi that can infect your strawberry plants? This is one reason you should ...

Q: Last year I learned I had rust on my serviceberry and hawthorn trees. What do I look for this year to prevent that? A: It’s hard to prevent rust infections on vulnerable plants unless you are ...

This is not only the season for growing annuals in South Florida it is also the season for growing vegetables. You don’t need ...

Sorghum crops in sub-Saharan Africa suffer heavy losses from the parasitic plant witchweed (Striga hermonthica). A new study shows how soil microbes can help protect sorghum from this pest and could ...

HAWK POINT, Mo. — Shane Myers steered his blue pickup to the side of his company’s warehouse, kicking up a thick cloud of dust. The back was loaded with a pallet stacked with boxes of fungicides that, ...

Ground cinnamon has powerful antifungal properties and can prevent white and gray molds. You can sprinkle it directly on plants or mix it with water in a spray bottle. Many common garden pests, like ...

Once limited to the Southwest, valley fever now threatens vast swaths of the U.S. It's often misdiagnosed, and it can lead to ...