Here’s why volcano mulching damages your trees and plants and what to do instead.

A plant can look vibrant, glossy, and full of life one week, then suddenly collapse like a deflated balloon the next. Leaves ...

Cool, wet spring weather conditions often create the perfect environment for Fusarium root rot to develop in soybean fields. This soilborne disease can damage roots and seedlings before any visible ...

I am prone to overwatering my plants. I suspect that this comes from growing up in the desert. That might sound counterintuitive. However, I have this reverence for the magic of water as a result of ...

"Root rot" might be the two most dreadful words in the gardening language. Healthy shrubs and flowers afflicted with root rot suddenly start to decline, and the next thing you know, they've collapsed ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Three staked tomato plants in a garden that are wilting - Paul Maguire/Shutterstock It's no surprise that tomatoes are a popular ...

Root rot is a common disease that can impact indoor and outdoor plants. The most common cause of root rot in houseplants is overwatering. Diseased roots will look darkened and mushy, and leaves and ...

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Root and butt rot is one of the most common forms of tree disease affecting ...

Reader comment: Concerning the problem of root rot that some are experiencing (Nov. 15 column): Rhus ovata is very susceptible to attack by root-rot fungi. We planted one on the north side of our new ...

There are few other houseplants that bring such calm, tropical vibes to your space as effortlessly as peace lilies. Though this tropical perennial is fairly resilient, there are some common peace lily ...