Mulch is generally welcome, but a clear space directly at the base of a tree is required to maintain good long-term health. While this instance wasn't quite as egregious, some landscapers opt for ...

Among ornamental vines, few bear flowers possessing the grace and elegance of clematis. More than 150 years of hybridization ...

Gardeners are being advised to keep hold of wine corks to help their plants thrive this summer. An expert has revealed a hack ...

Clematis ( Clematis spp.) is a vining plant that won't perform in clay. "Also vulnerable to root rot, clematis does not do ...

That is the magic of Clematis. This vigorous vine isn’t just a feast for the eyes; it’s a versatile landscape addition, gracefully climbing trellises, fences, or other shrubs. It’s a repeat ...

Charcoal rot is among the main diseases that affect cowpea crops, and it is caused by the fungus Macrophomina phaseolina. The fungus is a soil-borne pathogen that attacks the root system of several ...

PITTSBURGH — Neil Walker was driving to PNC Park on Sunday morning when the excitement in his voice became even more obvious, the former Pirates second baseman and current broadcaster sounding ...

These plants may eventually develop soft, mushy leaves or root rot, which can lead to their demise. “I’ve bought plants and let them sit for about a week, and they had rotted by the end of ...

Root rot (Phytophthora cinnamomi Rands) is one of the most restrictive factors to avocado growing in main producing regions worldwide. In Brazil, scientific reports on the effectiveness of control ...

The Minister emphasised, however, that government cannot root out the scourge on its own and requires citizen participation. “[Government] alone cannot succeed in dealing with this monster that we are ...

AM fungi induce a signal transduction process in root cells that overlaps with the root-nodule symbiosis and involves the induction and decoding of calcium signatures. Seven plant genes have been ...