As the growing season progresses, keep an eye out for a white or grayish-white powder on your plants. That’s powdery mildew, a fungus that affects a wide range of fruits, vegetables and flowers, ...

If you're interested in natural ways to look after your plants, neem oil may have fallen onto your radar. But what exactly is it, and how can it be used? This substance is derived from the seeds of ...

Here’s how apply neem oil for insect and disease management. If you’re interested in an organic solution for problems with your garden and houseplants, you may want to consider neem oil. “This ...

Powdery mildew appears as white or gray spots on roses, usually during warm, humid conditions. Catching infections early is key to stopping them from spreading by removing diseased parts and applying ...

Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, CNN & Playboy. May ...

As the growing season progresses, keep an eye out for a white or grayish-white powder on your plants. That’s powdery mildew, a fungus that affects a wide range of fruits, vegetables and flowers, ...

This natural pesticide can be used for indoor and outdoor gardens. No matter how much care you give your plants, pests and diseases are a common challenge. If you're looking for a natural, effective ...

This column is written by the Master Gardeners of Yolo County each month. It provides answers to selected questions recently asked by Yolo County gardeners. “Ask a Master Gardener” fields questions ...

Q: Last year my grapes had such bad powdery mildew that even the grapes dried up and looked moldy and shriveled. I was told by the master gardeners at the farmer’s market that I needed to do something ...

Powdery mildew is a fungal disease which attacks thousands of different species of plants. This common foliar disease seems to be flourishing in Greater Columbus this summer, as we have identified it ...

As the growing season progresses, keep an eye out for a white or grayish-white powder on your plants. That’s powdery mildew, a fungus that affects a wide range of fruits, vegetables and flowers, ...