Remember, this fungus needs moisture to spread. That’s why you need to do your best to prevent strawberries from getting and staying wet. Straw mulch below the plants can help reduce splashing, and you should always water at the soil level, not on the leaves. Keep plants well-spaced to ...
Even if you notice the telltale tunnels, you don’t have to treat the pest. A few naturally-occurring wasp species lay their eggs near the tunnels, and the resulting wasp larvae feed on the leafminers. Diseases Look out for a range of fungal, bacterial, and viral pathogens, but not all...
Damage: Environmental factors, such as drought, extreme cold, and storm damage can kill plants. Overwatering can cause root rot, and if your shrubs are close to a city street, road salt buildup can be fatal. To remove a bush or shrub, dig out from the base of the plant, including ...
Apply fungicide to treat Septoria leaf spot in your tomato plants. Look for signs of Septoria like small, grayish leaf spots with light-colored centers and distinctive dark edges; tiny, black spots may also appear in the middle of the light-colored areas. Apply fungicide made with chlorothalonil...
Brown leaf tipsare likely caused by dry air. This South American native thrives in high humidity. Short of turning your home into a misty rain forest, you do have a few options here. Bathrooms are sometimes a good location for tropical plants because of the high humidity; but only if it...
The melting-out phase, which is more detrimental to the turfgrass than the leaf-spotting phase, results in the dieback of the crown and roots. The grass tissues rot and turn black, and the turf begins to thin. Conditions for Disease: ...
Flea beetlesInsectNumerous tiny holes in leavesUse row covers; mulch heavily; add native plants to invite beneficial insects Powdery mildewFungusVaries; white spots or flourlike coating on upper leaf surfaces; leaves drop; distortion/stuntingDestroy infected parts (do not compost); remove plant debris...
Vegetable plants grow their best with consistent watering. Water seedlings lightly and frequently to get their roots established. When plants get bigger, water less often and for longer to establish deeper roots. Too much water can result in root rot and fungal diseases. Not enough water can cau...
Repot in spring.Move up to a pot 1 size larger when the plant outgrows its pot. This is a good time todivide large, crowded plants. Use a container with drainage holes to avoid overwatering which can lead to root rot. Is Calathea makoyana poisonous?No, this tropical native is non-tox...
A few sweet potato plants can produce a generous harvest! This nutritious, sweet-tasting root vegetable is heat-tolerant and pest-resistant. Here is everything you need to know about growing sweet potatoes. Though commonly grown in the South because they require warm weather, northern regions can...