It's hard to overstate how horrifying Panama disease is. It is literally wiping out the banana industry across the globe. But even if you aren't a commercial grower, your banana plant is at ...
How to Identify and Address Aster Yellows in Your Garden
There is an abundance of pests and diseases that target your garden, veggies, and beautiful flower crops. It's even worse when the pests spread the disease, such as the case of aster yellows. We ...
9 Hydrangea Diseases and How to Treat and Prevent Them
Hydrangea diseases can mean the difference between a garden full of beautiful summer blossoms and a brown, soggy mess of shrubs. And, unfortunately, hydrangeas are susceptible to many diseases. In ...
Root Rot: How to Prevent or Treat This Houseplant Problem
Many of us take great pride in our house plants, so it's annoying when they become unhealthy. Or even worse, they die. House plants can be expensive, making it doubly frustrating when things go ...
How to Deal With Zucchini Mosaic Virus in Your Garden
People who grow zucchini will undoubtedly have to contend with zucchini mosaic virus (ZMV) at some point. This insect-borne potyvirus affects all members of the squash and melon (Cucurbitaceae) family ...
9 Devastating Bean Plant Diseases and How to Treat Them
Are your beans suffering from some strange affliction that you can't identify? Or are you planning to cultivate legumes this season and would like to prepare for the worst in advance? Then you need to ...
5 Causes of Broccoli Buttoning and How to Deal With Tiny Heads
Broccoli is one of my favorite vegetables. I love cooking with it, growing it, and eating it. When I was a child, I loved devouring it because I felt like a brontosaurus munching trees. To be honest, ...
Holes in Homegrown Cucumbers: 11 Potential Causes and Remedies
Are you frustrated with seeing dents or holes in your cucumbers instead of smooth, healthy fruits? When we put a ton of effort into growing food for ourselves or our families, losing even a single ...
All About Tulip Fire Disease and What to Do About It
Springtime brings longer days, garden color, and abundance. The garden shakes off the winter blues, and we welcome the new growing season after being cooped up through months of cold. With the ...