Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Powdery mildew is a disease common in trees that appears as a white powdery ...

Powdery mildew is among the most widespread plant diseases and is easily recognized by its white growth that covers foliage like a dusting of flour. This group of fungal pathogens affects hundreds of ...

Question: What is this white coating on the leaves of my chokecherry tree, and what would you recommend to get rid of it? Answer: The likely culprit for those symptoms at this time of year in New ...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Now is the time of year, you’re likely to notice problem insects and plant diseases in your garden. With warmer than average temps, the threat of drought, notwithstanding ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tropical amaryllis is shown blooming in South Texas in spring. (Courtesy photo) Q: I save amaryllis bulbs soon after the holiday ...

There's an organic solution that gets rid of powdery mildew fast and fights pests at the same time. It's my go-to spray for ...

Fruit trees, especially dwarf and antique varieties, have become increasingly popular over the past few years as more folks seek to grow their own food. By adding a fruit tree to your property, not ...

I received the following email from Doug Brooks, who gardens in Claremont. “For years, I have used some type of yearly insect control product to help protect my fruit trees. The last few years I have ...

Q. Every year my crape myrtles get the white mold. I've tried a three-in-one rose food on them, but it doesn't seem to help. Am I just not using enough, or should I be doing something else? A. That's ...

Q: I save amaryllis bulbs soon after the holiday season from friends and neighbors and plant them in a protected spot in my garden. The plants do well, and the new bulbs usually bloom the first year, ...