Mold and fungus do not wait on the sidelines. They move fast, spread faster, and attack when plants sit at their most ...

Our previous research also identified that fungi can protect crop plants such as wheat, barley and oats from rust disease. Similar studies around the world have found fungi can also protect against ...

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 ...

Baking soda can be useful as a fungicide when mixed with water and sprayed on the affected plant very early in the infestation of powdery mildew. Banana peels are high in potassium, but they can also ...

Question: You recommended a fungicide for an orange rust control on plumeria. The rust fungus seems like a natural occurrence, especially as the leaves decline in the fall. I have developed the ...

Q: I have a hollyhock that I think has corn borers. It has many yellow and orange spots on the leaves, and there are noticeable bumps on the undersides of the leaves. I read from your posting that you ...

Fungal diseases in plants are always a problem, likely even more so this spring since we’ve been living through monsoon season. Likely, many of you are starting to experience powdery mildew or some ...

This year, we are seeing a lot more stress-related plant problems than usual, thanks to the changeable weather. When a cold, late spring is followed by record highs that are followed by more chilly ...

Upon arriving home one evening, my wife informed me we had little flies everywhere. After examining my houseplants I discovered a hatch of fungus gnats from a recently repotted pair of Chlorophytum ...