Kristi Waterworth
Kristi Waterworth was a regular contributor to Gardening Know How for many years, answering countless queries on plant pests and diseases.
Latest articles by Kristi Waterworth
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Leaf Gall On Azaleas: How To Treat Azalea Leaf Gall
Azaleas bring amazing beauty to the landscape, but when azalea leaf gall appears, the gentle illusion may be broken. Never fear, those galls can be destroyed with dedicated care and patience. This article provides additional information that will help.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Snow Mold Fungus: Learn About Snow Mold Control
Spring is a time of new beginnings and the awakening of lots of the growing things you've missed all winter. When the receding snow reveals a badly damaged lawn, many homeowners despair - but try not to worry, it's only snow mold and this article will help.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Crown Borer Management: Treatment And Control Of Crown Borers
When you find holes in the base of plants with sawdust-like material coming out, your problem is most likely crown borers. Find out more about crown borer damage and control in this article.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Reducing Humidity Indoors: What To Do When Humidity Is Too High
There are lots of tips and tricks for keeping indoor humidity levels high. But what do you do if your indoor humidity is too high? This article can help with that. Click here to get more information.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Dogwood Anthracnose – Information About Dogwood Blight Control
It's never good news when a tree gets sick, especially when it's your stately dogwood tree. Find out about dogwood tree blight and what you can do to help your plant through this rough time using the information in this article.
By Kristi Waterworth
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My Hyacinth Is Turning Brown – Caring For Browning Hyacinth Plants
Hyacinths make great indoor or outdoor plants and are harbingers of spring, but when they start turning brown, these cheery faces are suddenly a reason for panic. Find out if your hyacinth has a real problem or if it's just going through its normal lifecycle in this article.
By Kristi Waterworth
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What To Do For Yellowing Leaves On A Bird Of Paradise
Sometimes, despite your best efforts, bird of paradise plants develop yellow leaves due to problems with lighting, watering, or pests. Find out if your yellowing plant can be saved in this article. Click here for more information.
By Kristi Waterworth
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What Are Burrknot Borers: Symptoms And Causes Of Burrknot In Trees
Grafted trees are prone to many strange tricks, sometimes sending out angry-looking spines or armies of water sprouts emerging from the bottom of the tree. Learn about burrknot of trees in this article.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Grape Sour Rot - Managing Summer Bunch Rot In Grapes
Summer bunch rot is a common problem of grapes, resulting in a partial or total loss of fruits if not caught early. Read this article to learn more about this grape disease. Click here for more information.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Botryosphaeria Canker Treatment - The Control Of Botryosphaeria Canker On Plants
When you notice a sad little plant, wilted and covered in dark spots, you may be seeing the effects of botryosphaeria canker. Learn how to recognize and treat botryosphaeria canker on plants in this article.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Watermelon Bottom Turns Black: What To Do For Blossom Rot In Watermelons
Watermelons were never meant to be eaten alone. But what do you tell friends and family when the watermelon bottom turns black? Read here to learn more about watermelon blossom end rot.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Diseases Of Blackberries - What Is Blackberry Calico Virus
It's important to familiarize yourself with the diseases of blackberries and their remedies. A common problem is blackberry calico virus (BCV). Learn more about this disease and what to do for it in the following article.
By Kristi Waterworth
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What Is Black Rot: Treating Black Rot On Apple Trees
Distressing as it is, when block rot attacks your apple trees, it's not the end of the world. You can get your apples back and have healthy harvests if you understand how to destroy the disease. This article will help with treating black rot in apples.
By Kristi Waterworth
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What Is Black Rot On Grapes: Learn About Black Rot Grape Treatment
When grape black rot ruins your harvest, you may want to throw in the towel entirely. Fear not, there is black rot grape treatment, and this article will help with that. Click here to learn more.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Plants Affected By Smut - Tips For Treating Black Smut Fungus
When black spores appear on your lawn or garden plants, it?s understandably frustrating. Try not to panic, we?ve got lots of information about treating black smut fungus, a common cause of black spores on turfgrass, small grains and ornamentals. Click here.
By Kristi Waterworth
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What Are Bark Beetles: Information About Bark Beetles On Trees
There are few things that can match a forest fire for sheer destructive force on trees - with the exception of the bark beetle, which can eat its way through stands of trees. You should keep an eye on new holes in your trees' surfaces. This article will help.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Apricot Not Blooming: Why There Are No Flowers On Apricot Trees
Fresh apricots are a dream of many gardeners, but without blooms those fruits will never be. Find out how to encourage your apricot tree to bloom reliably in this article, and reasons an apricot tree won?t flower.
By Kristi Waterworth
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What Is Angular Leaf Spot: Treating Angular Leaf Spot On Plants
Identifying and treating angular leaf spot is important for the well-being of your plants. Read this article to find out more about this disease and how it can be treated. Click here for more information.
By Kristi Waterworth
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What Is Date Palm Leaf Spot: Learn About Date Palm Leaf Spot Treatment
Date palms can help you create a tropical oasis in your own backyard, but if your plants develop leaf spot, you'd better know what to do. Don't worry, we're here to help! Read this article and you'll be ready if these fungal pathogens come knocking on your door.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Avocado Black Spot: Learn About Cercospora Spot In Avocados
Growing avocados means learning about what ails them. Cercospora spot is a common and troublesome problem for growers everywhere. Find out what to look for, how to prevent it and how to treat avocado cercospora spot if it crops up in your garden by clicking here.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Mesquite Pest Solutions – How To Deal With Pests Of Mesquite Trees
Mesquite trees are an excellent choice for a tough landscape tree that requires very little input once established. Even so, you'll want to monitor them for insect infestations from time to time. If you see any, you'll know what to do after reading this article.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Quince Tree Illness: How To Treat Quince Tree Diseases
Quince trees are once again favorites in the orchard, but these tough, hardy plants aren't without any health worries. Learn about the most common pathogens that can affect them and how to treat your sick quince when they occur in this article.
By Kristi Waterworth