Types, Prevention & Control

Red tip photinia is a fast-growing shrub admired for its red leaves. Unfortunately, this pretty plant tends to suffer from a disease that can cause leaf drop – or even death. Learn how to help prevent the spread of Entomosporium leaf spot.

Have alien azaleas landed your in garden? No need to fear – keep your clean pruners near! If your plant has leaf galls, a few snips should stop the azalea disease in its tracks. Learn more about this azalea leaf problem, including the easy way to identify and remove it.

Roses and gardeners beware! Black spot can attack plants and leave your garden looking miserable. Here’s a look at how to protect your roses from this notorious leaf disease, as well as some black spot-resistant varieties.

Daylily rust is an exotic disease just introduced to the US in 2000. Learn how to identify, prevent and treat this relatively new daylily problem.

States have various regulations to prevent the accidental introduction of plant pests from other states. If an interstate move is in your future, read on. This article provides the steps to ensure your plants can move with you.

For more than 20 years, researchers have tried unsuccessfully to control the devastating spread of oak wilt. As with many serious plant diseases, prevention is the best medicine. Learn what steps you can take to help keep this deadly disease out of your trees – and garden.

Do your plants look like they’ve been covered in baby powder? Chances are they’ve got a case of powdery mildew. Learn how to keep this nasty fungus at bay and away from your plants.

Sooty mold is an unsightly fungus that can cover both indoor and outdoor plants. Learn all about this plant nuisance, including what it looks like, what causes it and how to get rid of it.