Q. If I apply sphagnum peat moss for Take All Root Rot, how do I keep from mowing it up right away? I do bag my clippings. Also, how often will I need to repeat the treatment? A. First, be certain ...

Root rot is a common disease that can impact indoor and outdoor plants. The most common cause of root rot in houseplants is overwatering. Diseased roots will look darkened and mushy, and leaves and ...

It's no surprise that tomatoes are a popular edible plant— so popular, in fact, that they're the one of the most consumed vegetables in the world, second only to potatoes. Growing them yourself comes ...

"Root rot" might be the two most dreadful words in the gardening language. Healthy shrubs and flowers afflicted with root rot suddenly start to decline, and the next thing you know, they've collapsed ...

Heterobasidion root rot remains one of the most detrimental fungal diseases afflicting coniferous forests across the Northern hemisphere. The pathogen’s persistence is driven by its ability to survive ...

Avocados are notoriously hard to grow particularly in heavy soil (clay). This video shows a great example of how to plant an avocado tree in heavy clay and keep it from dying due to root rot or other ...

Many homeowners and commercial landscapers are noticing clusters of honey colored mushrooms in their landscapes. These mushrooms are fruiting bodies of Armillaria root rot caused by the species of the ...

Area trees can be damaged by prolonged periods of rain. Prolonged periods of rain and over-saturation of tree roots can cause root rot, which can impact a tree’s ability to consume water and nutrients ...

The seedling disease rhizoctonia (caused by the fungus rhizoctonia solani) can be detrimental to your soybean and corn crops. You can spot rhizoctonia by looking for reddish-brown lesions at or just ...

Reader comment: Concerning the problem of root rot that some are experiencing (Nov. 15 column): Rhus ovata is very susceptible to attack by root-rot fungi. We planted one on the north side of our new ...

Pythium disease can significantly damage and even kill your corn, soybean and cotton seedlings. To achieve good stand establishment and seedling vigor, you need to implement an effective pythium root ...