Some trees and shrubs have a bad reputation for being susceptible to diseases: lilacs to powdery mildew, junipers to juniper ...

The state government will soon send a team of officers and orchardists from Himachal Pradesh, after which the Union government will examine and discuss all aspects of the matter.

When gardeners talk about plant health, the conversation often jumps straight to fertilizers, pest control, or the latest miracle spray. But long before any of that matters—before seeds even hit the ...

It's important to remove snow from your greenhouse roof to avoid costly damage. You should approach this with caution and use the right tools to remove snow.

France’s wine crisis is being rocked by a surge of powdery and downy mildew, but a plant-based fungicide could save the day.

Include some winning vegetable varieties in this year’s garden.

Favourable conditions in autumn 2025 meant crops enjoyed an excellent start, but the mild weather through to the start of the ...

Cinnamon has been proven time and time again to be a valuable resource in the garden. The spice has been studied extensively for the benefits it can provide for not only human health, but plant health ...

This column is written by the Master Gardeners of Yolo County each month. It provides answers to selected questions recently asked by Yolo County gardeners. “Ask a Master Gardener” fields questions ...

Do my creeping phlox need to be fertilized in the fall? If so, what kind should I use? In general, if the soil is good and healthy, there is no need to fertilize creeping phlox. If you feel the soil ...

Dogwoods make a stunning addition to any garden. The compact trees are prized for their delicate white blossoms in the spring and bright red berries in the fall. One hidden downside to planting a ...

Mildews are the most common and most devastating diseases infecting cucumbers and other members of the cucurbit family of plants, which include squashes, pumpkins, zucchini and melons. There are two ...