Plant Diseases

Blossom end rot is a major issue for most tomato growers, but it can impact other veggies as well. We discuss what it is and how to stop it!

Verticillium wilt can impact a range of plants from tomatoes to trees. We look at the causes and management of this frustrating pathogen.

Huanglongbing, or citrus greening disease, is a bacterial disease of citrus trees. Learn more about this potential risk to your citrus fruit.

Cercospora leaf spot can damage roses, beets, chard and more. We explore the fungal causes and help you to find treatment solutions!

Various types of rust fungus cause damage to plants. We explore these irritating fungi and how to control them in your garden.

Root rot can lay waste to your plants. In this disease guide, we explain what it is, what it’s caused by, and how to prevent or treat it.

Septoria leaf spot is one of the most common garden diseases. Here’s how to identify and treat this fungal infection!

Alternaria leaf spot or other alternaria diseases don’t spell immediate doom for your plants. Find out how to treat it in our disease guide!

We all know when leaves begin to get spotted, there’s a problem. While there’s a lot of causes, today we’ll focus on one particular one: anthracnose. This fungal disease is …

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Downy mildew and powdery mildew are often confused. If you’re looking for how to get rid of powdery mildew, check here. But downy mildew is a completely separate problem, even …

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If you’ve ever checked on your garden and found weird, grey, fuzzy looking spores on your plants, chances are you’ve run into botrytis cinerea. This common fungal pathogen goes by …

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There are a number of common hedging diseases that can affect hedging of different types. This can lead primarily to discolouration, ruining the visual impact you’ve worked so hard to …

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