As for diseases, the best strategy is to start with disease-resistant cultivars. “Buy ‘fisherman roses,’” Pscheidt said. “The ...

A Pennsylvania state forestry expert says native pests are causing troublesome impacts to several valuable tree species.

The heavy wet storms we experienced in June of last year made way for drought conditions for late summer and fall. The heavy ...

Rhododendrons add color and textural interest to any garden. Blooming in primary or pastel hues, they are evergreen, ...

The city council approved initial readings of three ordinances, including the establishment of a blight court, aimed at collecting fines from residents with unsightly properties. The council is ...

Lilacs are not usually affected by many pests, but may be attacked by lilac leaf mining moths or thrips. These do not usually harm the vigour of the plant. Lilac blight causes die back, distorted and ...

To prevent coffee leaf diseases (CLDs) from spreading and ensure a healthy coffee leaf, it is critical to detect them accurately and early. Coffee is a vital commodity for the global economy, and ...

Canada's iconic red-and-white maple leaf flag may be the country's most recognizable symbol today, but it wasn’t always so ubiquitous. The Canadian flag has had a rich and storied past which helped ...

Diseases that attack the leaves require a prolonged period of leaf wetness ... saucer magnolia, or lilac, it would be best to wait until after flowering to begin pruning. It won’t be the ...

The potato blight, caused by the fungus-like pathogen Phytophthora infestans, triggered a famine that killed over a million people and forced millions more to flee. For over a century, scientists ...

Reviewed by Debra LaGattuta Rex begonia, also commonly known as painted-leaf begonia or fancy-leaf begonia, is known for its ...