Winter gardening on the Peninsula means pruning roses, choosing seeds for spring planting and checking trees for early signs ...

Q: I have a pine tree on the edge of my lawn that has clusters of mushrooms coming up around the base of the trunk. My friend told me these mushrooms are a sign that the tree has rotting roots and the ...

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 ...

The fungal disease “oak root rot” (Armillaria mellea) has evolved with California oaks and other native plants. It is parasitic on oaks and other plant species, but if these plants are growing in our ...

Support local journalism: Find offers for new subscribers here: Special Offers — USATodayNetwork. Many residents who grow palms are familiar with the signs of Ganoderma butt rot, Ganoderma zonatum, ...

It's no surprise that tomatoes are a popular edible plant— so popular, in fact, that they're the one of the most consumed vegetables in the world, second only to potatoes. Growing them yourself comes ...

Honey fungus is causing root rot in trees and orchards in South Carolina, posing a threat to one of the nation’s largest peach industries. The Armillaria root rot, also know as oak root rot, is ...

Among the signs of autumn is the increasing appearance of mushrooms. Have you noticed them popping up in your lawn or garden? If you have seen them and wondered if they're harmful to your plants, you ...

Barley seedlings grown in the laboratory and infected with the root rot fungus Bipolaris sorokiniana resulting in root browning symptoms. Left half - plants with the SCAR/WAVE gene, right - plants ...

Q: I have several clusters of large tan colored mushrooms that have sprouted up in my lawn near one of my trees. The clusters are all sort of in a row but with a foot or two between clusters. Can you ...