Rust Fungus Frustration: Treating Rust Disease
Various types of rust fungus cause damage to plants. We explore these irritating fungi and how to control them in your garden.
Plant Diseases
Learn how to prevent and control the many plant diseases that can decimate your garden in a safe, organic way.
Root Rot: How To Identify, Treat & Prevent It
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: What It Is And How To Fix It
Septoria leaf spot is one of the most common garden diseases. Here’s how to identify and treat this fungal infection!
Anthracnose: Preventing Leaf Spots and Blights On Your Plants
We all know when leaves begin to get spotted, there’s a problem. While there’s a lot of causes, today we’ll focus in on one particular one: anthracnose. This fungal disease …
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Downy Mildew: How To Stop This Plant Disease Before It Starts
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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Botrytis Cinerea: How to Prevent and Control It
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 …
Common Hedging Diseases and How To Treat Them
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 …
20+ Neem Oil Uses In The Garden and Beyond
As gardeners, we’re always looking for an edge… Something that’ll prevent pests, diseases, and make our lives easier out there in the garden. A long-time favorite of both beginner and …
How to Treat Plant Fungus with Baking Soda
As far as plant diseases go, there are none more annoying, frustrating, and hair-pulling than fungus issues. Whether you’re growing microgreens, houseplants, or veggies, plant fungus like powdery mildew can absolutely …
Damping Off: How to Prevent and Control Seedling Wilt
Has damping off got you down? Do you weep with sorrow as your little green darlings turn brown? Do their roots sport white webbing like some Halloween decoration someone left …
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Make Garlic Spray for Pests and Plant Diseases
The mythology behind garlic is long and storied. From vampires to devils to werewolves, garlic is purported to do anything and everything. While those stories may just be myths, garlic …
Powdery Mildew: Treatment and Prevention
Growing your own veggies and herbs is always a challenge, but nothing gets me more frustrated than when I have to battle powdery mildew. It’s one of the most common …