It can be a little unnerving when you discover gummy deposits all over your trees. It looks like the tree has been wounded and is oozing painfully. Gummosis is quite common, but that doesn't mean ...
Daffodil Blindness: 14 Reasons Why Daffodils Fail to Produce Blooms
We all long for spring to be in full swing, with its longer days and warmer temps. With it comes the anticipation of the marvelous spring flowers like daffodils. Sometimes we can be left wondering ...
11 Common Pine Tree Pests and Diseases
Pines are a classic choice for the yard, with their stately appearance and evergreen splendor. For the most part, they're fairly maintenance-free, as well. Although many conifers are quite ...
9 Broccoli Pests and Diseases and How to Handle Them
Broccoli is one of the most popular cruciferous vegetables in the country. When I was a child, we loved it because each piece of broccoli looked like a tiny tree. We could eat our broccoli pretending ...
21 Raspberry Pests and Diseases and How to Treat Them
If you grow any type of food, then you know how frustrating it can be to lose your plants to pests, predation, and pathogens. Raspberries aren't immune to any of these issues, and if they aren't ...
How to Identify and Control Armillaria Root Rot
You spot some mushrooms at the base of your tree and shrub. Then, maybe you notice some white or black fungal growth. Your plant could be infected with armillaria root rot. This disease is ...
Black Spot Disease on Roses and the Best Way to Get Rid of It
We love our roses, right? There is nothing like a big archway covered in them, rose-adorned pots lining the path, or splendid bushes packed with incredible blooms. And that's not to mention the ...
15 Serious Peach Tree Pests and Diseases You Should Know About
Who doesn't love peaches? Their appearance signal the season when we reap the rewards of all our work in the garden and orchard. Just thinking about a sun-warmed, juicy peach is enough to make your ...
13 Common Artichoke Pests and Diseases and What to Do About Them
Going by the look of artichoke plants, you would think that they suffer from few pests or diseases, as they look positively fearless with their thick skin and spikey growths. However, artichokes ...