Lemon tree diseases such as citrus black spot and citrus canker can wipe out your favorite lemon tree in a season. But with a little preparation and insight, you’ll prevent these harmful diseases and save your fruit. In this article, horticulture expert Matt Dursum covers the causes and cures of common lemon tree diseases.
Though the greenhouse protects tender plants from frost, it often invites fungal pathogens that thrive with standing air and consistent moisture. Watch for these five common diseases to keep your plants safe. Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares prevention and treatment solutions that work against the fungi.
Is your beloved philodendron looking less than its best this season? There might be an underlying reason that needs addressing. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss walks through some of the diseases common to this type of plant and what to do about them.
You’ll rarely encounter pothos growing issues—although diseases can infect them, they often don’t! If they do, this guide has everything you need to identify, prevent, and treat common pathogens. Learn to turn suffering pothos vines into healthy, perky ones alongside seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.
Whether you have a native American persimmon growing in your backyard or planted an Asian persimmon for fruit, it can be alarming to see your tree become discolored or deformed. Join grower Briana Yablonski to learn some common persimmon tree diseases and understand how to treat them.
Humid-area gardeners suffer with plant disease more often than their arid-area counterparts, as high humidity encourages the kind of fungal and bacterial growth that leads to numerous plant diseases. While some garden maladies are just an inconvenience, others can decimate your harvests. Plant biologist Emily Estep explains preventative and regular steps you can take to manage diseases in humid gardens.
Pests and diseases can be found in almost every garden. It’s part and parcel of growing plants outdoors, where they submit to the weather and potentially less-than-ideal conditions. However, there are some best practices that can help curtail potential disease issues. Not to mention that if a plant becomes infected, not all is lost! Gardening expert Kelli Klein walks you through 23 common garden diseases and how to treat them.
Mushy stems and dying plants? Crown rot poses a lethal challenge for both houseplants and outdoor plants. In this article, garden expert Christina Conner gives the rundown on what crown rot is, and how to identify and treat this disease
If you notice a sticky black substance covering trees and discoloring underlying cars and sidewalks, you’re probably dealing with sooty mold. In this article, plant expert Briana Yablonski will cover how to diagnose, prevent, and treat this ugly fungus.
Despite its happy name, honey fungus is an insidious parasite that can kill off woody plants. In this article, we explore how this innocent-looking mushroom travels through the soil, infecting plants from the smallest seedlings to giant trees.
Notice fuzzy white mold on your plant’s stems or dark spots on their leaves? A fungus could be the culprit. Join plant enthusiast Briana Yablonski as she covers 13 common fungal diseases to look out for in your garden.
Root rot is one of the most common houseplant diseases and also one of the deadliest. Houseplant expert Madison Moulton explains the steps you need to take if you suspect root rot in any of your houseplants.