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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Lily Of The Valley Has Yellow Leaves – Reasons For Yellow Lily Of The Valley Leaves
Lily of the valley is known for its sweet fragrance and delicate white nodding flowers. When those two things are accompanied with yellow foliage, it's time to dig a little deeper to figure out what's wrong. Learn more about yellowing lily of the valley in this article.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Bay Tree Leaf Drop: Why Is My Bay Losing Leaves
Bay laurel is one of the most impressive looking among the culinary herbs. Although it?s pretty sturdy, once in a while you may run into trouble with dropping bay leaves. Click this article to learn about bay trees dropping leaves.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Guide To Parsnip Diseases – How To Treat Sick Parsnips In The Garden
Parsnips are the often overlooked middle child of the root vegetable world, but they can be total rock stars in your garden. Just be on the lookout for these common parsnip diseases and your vegetable stand will be the envy of the neighborhood! Learn more here.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Why Do Snapdragons Wilt: Learn What Causes Wilting Snapdragons
What can you do when your beautiful snapdragons start to hang their heads in despair? Start by reading this article, then get to work in the garden! Click here for information on why snapdragons plants wilt so you can begin fixing the problem.
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Fixing Issues With Snapdragons – How To Deal With Snapdragon Problems
Snapdragons are fanciful plants that delight and inspire wonder in people of all ages, but they can also suffer from a number of problems. As a snapdragon keeper, it's your duty to learn more about the problems your plants can suffer, so click here to begin your journey.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Diseases Of Ginger – Recognizing Ginger Disease Symptoms
Ginger can be an interesting addition to your edible landscaping. Careful planning and a watchful eye will ensure that you never have to experience any of the ginger plant diseases found in this article. Click here for more information on treating sick ginger plants.
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Dealing With Pineapple Problems: Managing Pineapple Pests And Diseases
Growing pineapples isn?t always all fun and games, but you can produce a perfect pineapple with more information about pests and diseases that affect this plant. Click this article to learn about common pineapple problems.
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Staghorn Fern Plant Problems: How To Treat A Diseased Staghorn Fern
Although they can be a little tricky to get just so, once a staghorn is established, you can expect few problems with them. Once in a while, however, your staghorn may get sick and that?s why we put this article together. Click here to learn about diseases of staghorn ferns.
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Staghorn Fern Leaf Drop: How To Save A Staghorn Fern Losing Fronds
Owning a staghorn fern is an exercise in balancing of water and light, nutrients and keeping their roots exposed. When your staghorn fern starts dropping leaves, you know something has gone wrong in the equation. Learn more in this article.
By Kristi Waterworth
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What Is Armored Scale: Identifying Armored Scale Insects On Plants
Armored scale insects are hiding under your nose right now and you probably don't even know it. These master mimics are everywhere, but you can learn how to detect and eliminate them from your plants in this article. Click here to learn more.
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What Are Spindle Galls – Tips On Spindle Gall Treatment
It's amazing how many tiny things can live on a tree, without anyone really ever noticing. Such is the case of the Eriophyid mite, the cause of spindle galls on your tree leaves. Take a look at this article for more information about them and how they affect your plants.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Guava Disease Information: What Are Common Guava Diseases
Guavas can be really special plants in the landscape if you select just the right spot. But that doesn?t mean they?re not going to develop diseases - just read this article and learn what to look for so you can spot problems early and deal with them quickly.
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Pests In Vermicompost: What To Do For Vermicompost With Maggots
Opening your worm bin only to find it infested with maggots can be a harrowing experience, indeed. Don't fret, there are solutions to your larval problems inside this article. Click here for information on how to get rid of maggots in vermicompost.
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Armillaria Root Rot Treatment: Causes Of Armillaria Root Rot Of Apple Trees
Apples are practically synonymous with fall baking, but it's not all fun and games for the apple grower. Diseases like Armillaria root rot lurk just beneath the surface of the soil, creating substantial challenges to growing the perfect fall fruit. Learn more in this article.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Avocado Anthracnose Treatment: What To Do For Anthracnose Of Avocado Fruit
Avocados are amazing gifts from your landscape or orchard trees, but they can quickly become a pile of gross, unusable mush if those plants are infected with avocado anthracnose. Learn tips for reducing this fruit disease in the following article.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Avocado Algal Leaf Disease: Treating Spots On Avocado Leaves
Algal leaf spot of avocado is a disease that can cause some major visual disruption for avocado plants, but it?s not a serious condition. Learn more about how to identify the disease and what to do to keep it from coming back in this informative article.
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Holoparasitic Information – Learn About Holoparasitic Plants In Gardens
If a plant is growing on or near another, it's generally assumed they're simply compatible, and not that one is drawing vital nutrients from the other. Learn more about holoparasitic plants in this article so you can better distinguish plant friend from foe.
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What Is A Hemiparasitic Plant – Examples Of Hemiparasitic Plants
There are lots of plants in the garden that we devote almost no thought to. For example, parasitic plants exist in a wide range of conditions and they're rarely discussed. This article is about hemiparasitic plants and the damage they can do to your landscape or garden.
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Scab On Apple Trees: Identifying And Treating Apple Scab Fungus
Unfortunately, scab on apple trees is a common and serious problem. Read here to learn about controlling apple scab in your trees.
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Browning Pitcher Plants: Why A Pitcher Plant Turns Yellow Or Brown
When your pitcher plant turns yellow or brown, it's not time to panic; these hardy plants are hard to keep down for long. The following information can help. Click this article to learn what's going on and how to fix it.
By Kristi Waterworth
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What Are Leafrollers: Leafroller Damage And Control
Leafroller insects can cause significant damage to garden plants. The following article will help with controlling these pests and minimize further problems. Read here to get additional information.
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Common Garden Mistakes: Tips On Avoiding Mishaps In Gardens
Common garden mistakes lead many gardeners down this path - but fear not, with careful planning, you can avoid future garden mishaps and problems. This article can help with that.
By Kristi Waterworth