Math was not my favorite subject in school, so I have always been a little wary of mathematical concepts. But growing roses introduced me to the disease triangle, which is one bit of geometry triangle ...

Checks and balances occur not only in our government, but also in gardens that are rich in beneficials and lush in plant diversity. These gardens benefit from a harmonious interplay of checks and ...

It may take two to tango, but three things are required to make a plant sick. An understanding of this fundamental "Plant Disease Triangle" forms a basis for managing plant health. The first "side" of ...

On the third Saturday of each month, the Garden Wise column will focus on pests and pathogens that confront gardeners. Pests include such things as weeds, destructive insects and nematodes. Pathogens ...

With the cool, wet weather comes the bane of gardeners — plant diseases. Diseases are generally bad news, whether it’s black spot on your roses, rust on your rhododendrons, downy mildew on your ...

When battling plant diseases in the garden or landscape, knowing what conditions encourage disease can be helpful in preventing or reducing damage during the growing season. Obviously plant pathogens, ...

When we notice a plant problem, the instinct is to grab a pesticide spray. That's not the answer; it's critical to find out first what the problem actually is. Diagnosing what's wrong can be ...

Plant diseases require a susceptible plant, a pathogen, and the right environment. Prevent diseases by choosing resistant varieties, providing proper growing conditions, and practicing good sanitation ...