A new disease is plaguing cornfields across the Midwest. Phyllachora maydis is the fungus that causes a corn disease called ...

You can use summer oil or abamectin, which are pesticides that are effective against mites and can be used in rotation. But avoid the use of pesticides if there is a fish pond nearby, as they are ...

As for diseases, the best strategy is to start with disease-resistant cultivars. “Buy ‘fisherman roses,’” Pscheidt said. “The ...

Aside from their visual appeal, orchids require minimal care — so long as its conditions are met. Here's how to care for ...

Home-grown tomatoes can offer superb flavor and texture since they don’t have to withstand shipping or long periods of ...

There are a few common plants that are likely to attract pests into your garden - but an expert says there's no need to get ...

Brown patches and sickly leaves can mean pests and diseases. At this time of ... have developed faint green or yellow spots or rings, the plant could have fallen victim to ghost spot, also known ...

Q: We started to notice these spots in the St. Augustine in late summer and they are still here. They began as yellowed grass. Many started out round. There is a slight dip along the line of the spots ...

Jamie has named four plants that should be pruned in April, including rose bushes, hydrangeas, lavender and dogwood. Pruning ...

Whether you’re looking to add color, ground cover, or simply prevent erosion, these picks can add a beautiful touch to your outdoor space, all while thriving in saturated conditions.

Before planting clear the area of all grass and weeds. Add 4 to 5 shovelfuls of organic matter like peat moss or manure to ...

The dry spell has seen good progress with drilling, fertiliser and spraying – a huge contrast to last spring. It is also ...