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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Verticillium Wilt Treatment: What Is Verticillium Wilt And How To Fix It
Leaves that curl, wilt, discolor and die may mean that a plant is suffering from verticillium wilt. Read here to find out how to distinguish verticillium wilt from other plant diseases and what to do about it.
By Jackie Carroll
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What Is Cedar Hawthorn Rust: Identifying Cedar Hawthorn Rust Disease
Cedar hawthorn rust is a serious disease of hawthorn and juniper trees. There is no cure for the disease, but you can prevent its spread. Find out how to control cedar hawthorn rust in this article. Click here to learn more.
By Jackie Carroll
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What Is A Viroid: Information About Viroid Diseases In Plants
Bugs, bacterial, fungi and viruses plague your garden year after year. It's a battleground and sometimes you're not really sure who is winning. There's one more monster looking to destroy your plants: the viroid. Read here to learn more about this viroids.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Cercospora Leaf Spot: Learn About The Treatment Of Cercospora
Cercospora fruit spot is a common disease of citrus fruits but it also affects many other crops. What is cercospora? The disease is fungal and survives on any affected fruit in soil from the previous season. Read on to learn more.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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What Is Clubroot: Learn About Clubroot Treatment And Control
What is clubroot? This difficult disease is caused by a soilborne fungus that affects cruciferous vegetables. Learn more about the symptoms and control of clubroot disease in this article. Click here for more information.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Choaenephora Wet Rot Control: Tips On Controlling Choaenephora Fruit Rot
Choanenphora wet rot control is essential for those of us who love to grow squash, cucumbers and other cucurbits. You may not know the disease as Choaenephora, but you probably know what blossom end rot is. Learn more here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Fixes For Black Knot Tree Diseases: What To Do When Black Knot Keeps Coming Back
Black knot disease is easy to diagnose because of the distinctive black gall on the stems and branches of plum and cherry trees. Read this article for information on treating the disease.
By Jackie Carroll
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What Is White Mold : How To Treat White Mold On Plants
Even experienced gardeners can get a disease or pathogen in the garden that they can't identify or treat. White mold is one of those sneaky fungal diseases that can strike quietly and take over a planting bed without any notice. Learn more in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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What Is Cane Blight: Information On Cane Blight Symptoms And Control
If your raspberry bush buds die, the side shoots wilt and the canes fail, cane blight is probably the culprit. What is cane blight? Find out in this article and get information about plants affected by cane blight and cane blight control.
By Teo Spengler