FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Now is the time of year, you’re likely to notice problem insects and plant diseases in your garden. With warmer than average temps, the threat of drought, notwithstanding ...

“My red rhododendron looks as if it has a layer of ash or white powder on it (above). What should I do?” asks Birds & Blooms reader Steven Graves of Aptos, California. Horticultural expert Melinda ...

Powdery mildew is a fungal disease affecting many plants, causing a white or gray coating on leaves and slowing growth. The fungus thrives in warm, dry weather with high humidity, especially in ...

An innocent-looking white dust can signal serious trouble. That soft, powdery coating creeping across leaves doesn’t just sit there looking harmless—it actively weakens plants, slows growth, and ruins ...

Powdery mildew is among the most widespread plant diseases and is easily recognized by its white growth that covers foliage like a dusting of flour. This group of fungal pathogens affects hundreds of ...

Q: You assured us that nature would take care of our lawn concern this spring, and it did. Thank you! Here are photos of the "after." YAY! — Tom and Beth Iverson. A: Thanks for the before-and-after ...

Answer: It sounds like your Veronica (speedwell) and Phlox plants have powdery mildew — a very common disease found on ornamental plants. Powdery mildews are host specific, so the powdery mildew ...

I am often asked to write a column about a specific subject. This is not always easy, as the timing may not be right, the issue may not be one of general interest or there isn't enough to say about at ...

There's an organic solution that gets rid of powdery mildew fast and fights pests at the same time. It's my go-to spray for ...

I have a white fungus growing on my lawn. I brought in some blades of grass last year and the advice was that as the weather got hot, it would go away. It did, but the grass turned yellow and almost ...

Powdery mildews seem to be the big concern of late. You know you have the problem when you see a light, white coating or a flour-like powder on grass blades, lilac leaves, cottonwood leaves and other ...

A global fungal invader is threatening blueberries everywhere. NC State researchers found that Erysiphe vaccinii, the culprit behind powdery mildew, has escaped its U.S. roots and spread across ...