Have you heard of "gummy stem blight" before? It's occasionally referred to as "black rot" or "alligator skin" and is one of the creepier-looking fungal blights that may appear in your garden or ...
Basal Stem Rot: What It Is and How to Deal With It
There are many diseases that your plants might get that you have to deal with. A lot of them are annoying and take just a little effort on your part to defeat. Your plant recovers and you move ...
Tomato Big Bud Disease: How To Handle This Challenging Problem
Do your tomatoes have large, luscious buds that either don't flower, or don't produce fruit? Then you might be dealing with Tomato Big Bud (TBB) disease. This issue primarily affects crops in ...
How to Identify Ringspot Viruses and What to Do About Them
Wouldn't it be wonderful if only a few diseases affected the plants in our gardens? Unfortunately, that isn't the case, and sometimes it seems like every time you turn around, there's a new pathogen ...
14 Deadly Tomatillos Pests, Diseases, and Plant Problems
You'll often find them in Mexican and Central/South American cuisine, where they're transformed into salsa verde and added to soups, stews, and various fillings. Have you been having issues growing ...
14 Insidious Radish Pests and Diseases
If you love radishes, you've likely tried to grow them at least a few times so far. These low-maintenance root vegetables are fiery and delicious, and tend to thrive with neglect. That said, some ...
9 Radish Diseases and How to Deal With Them
Radishes are a gardening favorite for good reason. Who doesn't love the fact that they're so easy to grow and provide a quick and delicious crop? But while they're generally problem-free, it's not ...
How to Treat and Prevent Botrytis Fruit Rot in Strawberries
Botrytis fruit rot, also called gray mold, is a common problem for both home and commercial growers when growing strawberries. It can destroy an entire harvest left unchecked. Sometimes you don't ...
A Definitive Guide to the Difference Between Burls and Galls on Trees
At some point, you've undoubtedly seen trees with strange-looking bumps and growths. These might have been smooth or lumpy, matching the tree's bark color or contrasting sharply against them. Do ...