Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Powdery mildew is a disease common in trees that appears as a white powdery ...

As fall deepens, the number of gardening tasks left to do gets smaller and smaller. Some, like sharpening tools for next year, can be skipped or postponed until spring without serious consequences.

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Fruit trees, especially dwarf and antique varieties, have become increasingly popular over the past few years as more folks seek to grow their own food. By adding a fruit tree to your property, not ...

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 ...

Due to California’s dry summers, powdery mildews are more prevalent in Marin County than many other leaf-infecting diseases. These fungi affect virtually all kinds of plants: cereals, grasses, ...

There’s no new breakthrough on cherry powdery mildew management, but a diligent approach to the basics still works to keep ...

Question: What is this white coating on the leaves of my chokecherry tree, and what would you recommend to get rid of it? Answer: The likely culprit for those symptoms at this time of year in New ...

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Hardwood or deciduous trees can be harmed or killed by disease-causing ...

Q. Every year my crape myrtles get the white mold. I've tried a three-in-one rose food on them, but it doesn't seem to help. Am I just not using enough, or should I be doing something else? A. That's ...

I received the following email from Doug Brooks, who gardens in Claremont. “For years, I have used some type of yearly insect control product to help protect my fruit trees. The last few years I have ...