Plant Diseases
Identifying plant diseases is the first step in treating the problem. There are many types of diseases that affect garden plants, leaving many gardeners scratching their heads. By using the following information, you can learn how to go about identifying plant diseases for effective disease control. Many garden disease problems can be alleviated simply by practicing good growing conditions. Yet, even in the best of circumstances, garden diseases happen. But with a little know how, you stand a better chance of treating these garden disease problems early on.
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Don’t Let Downy Mildew Kill Your Basil – Watch for These Early Signs, Plus How to Save Your PlantsDowny mildew on basil can quickly kill the whole plant. Consistent monitoring and quick action will help keep your plant healthy.
By Tyler Schuster
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Gardeners Are Spraying Milk on Plants This Spring to Prevent Powdery Mildew – but I Found a Better Solution That Gets Rid of Pests, TooThere's an organic solution that gets rid of powdery mildew fast and fights pests at the same time. It's my go-to spray for healthy plants indoors and out.
By Laura Walters
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Using Fungicide for Plants – When and How to Safely Use This Treatment in the GardenWhen using fungicides in your garden it is important to first determine if your plant actually needs a fungicide. Learn to safely use fungicides.
By Susan Albert
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Houseplant Root Rot 101: Symptoms, Causes, and Easy FixesStop overwatering! Follow our expert guide to diagnosing root rot early and learn the essential tips for giving your plant a new life.
By Liz Baessler
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How to Use Copper Fungicide: Safe Tips for a Healthy GardenCopper fungicide fights off fungal foes like blight that hit your garden hard. Dig into when to use it, safe application tricks, and risks to avoid.
By Tyler Schuster
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4 Reasons You Should Never Leave Water in Your Watering Can – Plus, How to Treat Yours RightA watering can is so much a part of your garden, it’s easy to forget you need to take care of it. Here’s why you shouldn’t leave water in a watering can
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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How To Use Neem Oil On Plants: 3 Great Uses As A Garden Buddy, Plant Rescue & Pest Blaster – Why Neem Work Makes The Dream Work!Ever heard of neem’s magic powers and wondered how it can help you in the garden? Here’s how to use neem oil on plants and how to get the best from neem to tackle pests
By Janey Goulding
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Don’t Touch Without Gloves! 8 Poisonous Weeds You Should Not Remove Bare-HandedWhile weed spotting is usually geared towards pulling them out quickly, there are exceptions. Check out these poisonous weeds and noxious plants – and grab your best gloves!
By Amy Grant
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Do You Know The Most Common Garden Plant Diseases? 5 Problems You Need To AvoidDon’t let your precious crops and ornamentals fall victim to garden ailments! We show you how to identify and hopefully prevent 5 common garden plant diseases
By Tonya Barnett
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Anthracnose: How To Identify, Prevent, And Treat The Fungal DiseaseIdentifying it is the first step toward anthracnose treatment. Treating those nasty spots with fungicide, proper irrigation, and garden cleanup can help.
By Teo Spengler
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Leaf Spot Diseases, Their Causes & How To Fix ThemAre you worried about leaf spot disease on your plants? Relax. Leaf spots on plants rarely cause any serious damage and are fairly easy to manage.
By Jackie Rhoades
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Leaf Browning In Center: Why Leaves Turn Brown In MiddleYou can tell a lot about your plant's health from its leaves. When plants develop brown leaves in the middle, problems are afoot. Learn more about the causes and treatment for browning leaves in this article.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Learn About Plant Rust Disease And Rust TreatmentPlant rust is a general term that refers to a rather large family of fungi that attack plants. Rust fungi are easy to identify on the plant and quite treatable using the tips provided in this article.
By Heather Rhoades
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Using Lime Sulfur In Gardens: When And How To Use Lime SulfurAs gardeners, we can choose to spend a fortune on different chemicals that can have residual effects or we can use a natural-based product that has been used by growers and breeders for hundreds of years. Learn about using lime sulfur in gardens here.
By Darcy Larum
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Gummy Stem Blight Control - Treating Black Rot Fungus In CucurbitsGummy stem blight is a fungal disease of melons, cucumbers, and other cucurbits. Stem blight treatment must start before you even plant the seeds to be entirely effective. Learn more in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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White Rust Disease - Controlling White Rust Fungus In The GardenAlso called Staghead or white blister, white rust disease affects cruciferous plants. Learn more about this fungal disease and how to treat it in the following article. Click here for more information.
By Jackie Rhoades
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Crown Rot Identification And Tips For Crown Rot TreatmentCrown rot commonly affects many types of plants in the garden. So what exactly is this and how do you stop crown rot before it is too late? Read this article for information on crown rot disease.
By Nikki Tilley

