Powdery mildew is one of the most widely spread plant diseases and it can affect many plants. In the vegie garden, it might affect melons, squash, cucumbers and zucchini as well as strawberries but it also infects ornamental plants such as roses and begonias. It is particularly bad on grape vines as well as trees…
Plants need their roots to be healthy so that they can take up water and nutrients from the soil to keep them fed. But, sometimes the roots can become sick and they aren’t able to do the job that they are supposed to do. Root rot is a disease that affects the roots of plants. …
HOW TO IDENTIFY IT Black Spot is a fungal disease that is often seen on rose leaves in areas where the climate is warm and humid. It starts off as a few black spots on the leaves but it gradually spreads over the bush. THE DAMAGE IT CAUSES As the black spots get worse, the…
HOW TO IDENTIFY IT Lichen looks like a bubbly, green mat that grows on the trunks of trees. It’s not really a disease. In fact, it is a combination of fungus and algae that rely on each other to survive. This is called a symbiotic relationship. The fungus grows on the tree and collects moisture…
HOW TO IDENTIFY IT Rust looks like tiny little reddish-brown bumps on the underside of the leaves. It looks like the plant has a rash! The top of the leaves will get yellow splotches on them. At first it will just be a few spots but soon, if it’s not treated, it will spread over…