Fungus on grass can be a real pain to deal with. Not only can it cause unsightly patches of discolored and dead grass, but it can also make your lawn look unhealthy and unkempt. Fungus can also cause serious damage to your turf, leading to costly repairs. Fortunately, there are ways to identify and...
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This fungal disease thrives in humid conditions.
Entomosporium leaf spot, Entomosporium maculatum, is a fungal leaf spot disease common on rose relatives such as red tip photinia, quince, pear and Indian hawthorn. Once foliage is infected with the fungus it eventually dies and drops from the plant....
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Drought stressed lawn? Could be a fungus…
Gray leaf spot, Pyricularia grisea, is a fungal disease that most often attacks St. Augustine grass in our area. However, it can also infect bermudagrass, centipedegrass, rye and fescue. Gray leaf spot is often a problem during wet and humid spring...
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Destructive and fast spreading virus
If you grow roses you may have heard of a deadly disease called Rose Rosette, or “witch’s broom”. If you haven’t, then now is the time to learn about it, especially if you have Knock Out® roses, or any kind of rose, in your landscape....
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Are your tomato plants covered in brown spots?
Heavy spring rains or humidity can cause big problems for your garden tomato plants. Early blight, Alternaria solani, is a fungal disease that can result from excess moisture or overhead watering. The disease is spread on the surface of plants by water...
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