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 ...
10 Rhubarb Plant Problems: Common Pests, Diseases, and Environmental Issues
There’s something fresh and summery about a rhubarb bed growing tall in the sunlight. It’s one of the first harvests of the season, and the tangy, sour taste of rhubarb balances out all the sweet, ...
Botrytis Blight: How to Identify and Control This Fungal Disease
Sometimes it's overwhelming how many pests and diseases that affect our plants, it's a wonder we manage to grow anything. Nature is a wonderful thing, and diseases are just a part of the natural ...
10 Common Strawberry Diseases How to Deal With Them
Don't you love that moment when you taste the first sun-warmed strawberry of the season? With all the promise of those days of sweet berries ahead of you? You can picture the pies, jams, and treats to ...
12 Common Problems When Growing Apples and What to Do About Them
Oh, the humble apple: a prolific provider in the home orchard. They're easy to grow and there are a lot of varieties. Unfortunately, along with the tasty fruit, you may end up with a few problems when ...
How to Identify and Control Powdery Mildew on Roses
I spent many years admiring other gardener's roses before I was brave enough to start my own. I was always told that there are many things that go wrong, but my fears didn't match reality. The biggest ...
How to Identify and Deal With Rose Rosette Disease
For those of us with an emotional attachment to our roses, nothing is more devastating than Rose Rosette Disease (RRD). Rose Rosette Disease is awful because there is no cure – when this virus hits, ...