Wait until fall frost kills tall phlox before pruning to the ground; fall pruning is keeps powdery mildew at bay. Regular deadheading and light trimming encourage bushier growth, extend blooming, and ...
Learn from garden experts which plants to cut back in November. To keep your perennials healthy and thriving, find out the ...
Q: I have powdery mildew on my new-ish bee balm plants (Monarda x 'Raspberry Wine', purportedly a mildew-resistant variety - part of the reason I bought it!) There are tiny white dusty-looking patches ...
Your description sounds a lot like powdery mildew, which is an easy disease to recognize, and it is common in the landscape at this time of year. It can be a problem that shows up on annuals, ...
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Now is the time of year, you’re likely to notice problem insects and plant diseases in your garden. With warmer than average temps, the threat of drought, notwithstanding ...
Humidity is the bane of Midwest gardeners. It encourages mildew on many plants and makes it just plain miserable for humans. The upshot is, it can also promote fragrance. It's a good thing I like the ...
Your yard looks great and yet ... there's some powdery mildew, peony blotch or black spot to detract from the pretty picture. Here is advice on these summer landscape woes from horticulturists from ...