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 ...

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.

Plant diseases occur in most gardens. Many happen on a yearly basis, others sporadically. Why disease occurs often is dependent on weather. In fact, there are three conditions that must exist for a ...

These plants were cultivated to resist common diseases like powdery mildew and root rot. Elha Wulansari / GETTY IMAGES In a perfect world, our plants thrive and blossom without a single setback—but ...

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 ...

The weather plays a crucial role in the health of plants. Rain and sunshine are vital for crops to grow, but an imbalance can make them sick. A warm, humid environment offers the ideal conditions for ...

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 ...

Maybe monsoon season is over and maybe not, but one thing we know for sure — with all this water and heat, we will be in the midst of a perfect storm for fungal diseases on our plants, especially ...

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?