Plant Diseases

Learn how to control the many plant diseases that can destroy your garden in a safe, organic way. We cover prevention and treatment!

rose rosette disease symptoms on a red-blooming plant

Plant Diseases

Rose Rosette Disease: Identification, Prevention & Treatment

Can you identify Rose Rosette Disease? Lethal to roses, it’s widespread in North America and an increasing threat worldwide. We need all rose growers to recognize the symptoms and know how to react so we can slow the spread. In this article, gardening expert and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood shares what you need to know about Rose Rosette Disease, including identification, prevention, and treatment.

root rot orchids

Plant Diseases

How to Fix Root Rot in Orchid Plants

Orchids are beautiful flowers with sensitive roots. When exposed to too much water, they can succumb to root rot. When that happens, it's important to act quickly to fix the situation. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss looks at each step necessary to fix root rot when it strikes your orchid plants.

Pothos Plant with root rot sitting in a white plastic container

Plant Diseases

7 Signs Your Pothos Plant Has Root Rot

Do you think your pothos plant may have root rot? This common fungal disease has a few telltale signs that indicate root rot might be a problem. In this article, gardening expert and houseplant enthusiast Madison Moulton shares the most common signs you may be dealing with this fungal issue.

A garden rose with fungal black spot damage

Plant Diseases

How to Identify, Prevent, and Treat Black Spot Damage on Roses

Are you seeing spots on the leaves of your roses? Black Spot is a common rose disease, and is especially prevalent in rainy, humid climates. In this article, gardening expert and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood explains everything you need to know about black spot, including how to identify, prevent, and treat it.

monstera root rot

Plant Diseases

11 Signs Your Monstera Plants Have Root Rot

Do you think your Monstera plant may have root rot? There are a few different signs that your plants will show when root rot is the potential cause. In this article, gardening expert and houseplant enthusiast Madison Moulton takes you through the most common signs your plant is battling this difficult disease.