Category: Plant Diseases

Bermuda grass is the one plant in my garden that never seems to take a vacation. Over the years, I’ve seen it […]

When people ask me what gardening tool I can’t live without, they usually expect me to name some ergonomic spade or heirloom-quality […]

I’ve been working with plants long enough to know that the wrong solution, even with the right intentions, can cause more harm […]

I’ve grown tomatoes for years, and I still get that sinking feeling every time I see black spots creeping across the leaves. […]

Every year, squash bugs try to stage a takeover in my garden. And every year, I make sure they lose. Over time, […]

As someone who’s been elbow-deep in soil and watching vegetables thrive (or struggle) season after season, I’ve learned that keeping pests out […]

As a lifelong gardener, I’ve grown tomatoes in just about every setting: raised beds, containers, greenhouses, and wide-open backyard plots. And if […]

As someone who has spent years growing tomatoes across different climates, soils, and setups, I’ve seen my fair share of tomato leaf […]

As spring turns to summer across Missouri, lush green growth is everywhere, but not all of it is welcome. State officials are […]

Powdery mildew is a common fungal disease that affects a variety of plants, manifesting as dusty white or gray splotches on leaves […]

Citrus is one of the most important fruit crops globally, with oranges, lemons, grapefruits, and limes being dietary staples and economic pillars […]

Tomato Late Blight is a serious fungal disease that can wreak havoc on tomato gardens. This disease is triggered by the fungus Phytophthora infestans, which […]