Sclerotinia crown and stem rot, also called white mold, can be one of the most destructive diseases of alfalfa. The pathogen that causes this disease, Sclerotinia trifoliorum, infects the alfalfa ...

Root rot: These two little words can strike fear in the heart of any plant parent. But what exactly is this mysterious horticultural affliction — and does it mean saying goodbye to your snake plant or ...

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 ...

Q. Every year, my impatiens break off at the soil surface. It's almost like something is chewing them from underneath. One by one, the stalks just fall over, whether they're in beds or containers. K.S ...

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 ...

"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 ...

A deep, rich brown color is just what you want to see when you’re munching on a chocolate candy bar. On the other hand, it’s the last color you want to find on soybean stems. Chocolate brown is a ...