The Old Farmers' Almanac has predicted the best days in September to tend to your garden and get rid of any pests, plus some ...

To control pests and diseases, maintain proper spacing and check your plants daily. Mulching, weeding, planting resistant ...

ROCHESTER — If you grow vegetables, you're more likely to eat them. That's a great way to work in the recommended five servings of fruit and vegetables each day. If you put the effort in to grow your ...

These plants were cultivated to resist common diseases like powdery mildew and root rot. Elha Wulansari / GETTY IMAGES In a perfect world, our plants thrive and blossom without a single setback—but ...

After discussing weeds and insect pests, we conclude our “unwanted garden guests” series today on the subject of diseases. Many gardeners struggle with diseases because often the disease is not ...

Spring is often known as the season of new beginnings, but plant diseases can make your gardens look like they’re already coming to an end. Chelsea Harbach, plant disease diagnostician at Iowa State ...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve heard a lot about controlling the spread of infectious diseases in humans. How often do we consider that some of the same principles can be applied in our gardens?

Every morning, I head outside, coffee in hand, and usually in my pajamas, to check on my plants. "Who's thirsty? Who needs a trim?" I ask, tending to their needs as I move from bed to bed. Most days, ...

Oklahoma experts say planting milkweed, native flowers and maintaining pesticide-free gardens can create vital habitats for ...

Checks and balances occur not only in our government, but also in gardens that are rich in beneficials and lush in plant diversity. These gardens benefit from a harmonious interplay of checks and ...