Powdery mildew is one of those problems that is immediately obvious, once you know what to look for. Here's the bad news: Most local gardeners know it so well because everyone deals with it this time ...

Learn how to identify, prevent, and treat powdery mildew with this guide. Discover organic and chemical treatment options, as well as management strategies for long-term control.

Q: Last year powdery mildew spread across most of my garden including my pumpkin and squash patch. Do the spores overwinter in soil? Will turning soil help? Anything that should avoided at all costs? ...

Lots of plants, both edible and ornamental, can get powdery mildew. Unlike many other fungal plant diseases, the fungi that cause powdery mildew thrive in hot, dry weather that's often the norm in mid ...

“Help, my plant is covered in a white, powdery fungus! What do I do?” First, don’t panic. While powdery mildew may not look pretty, it rarely causes significant damage except in cases of severe ...

I went away for the weekend and came home to find some my plants covered with what looks like a white powder. What should I do? — L.H. Powdery mildew becomes apparent when you notice a whitish ...

Don’t panic when you find a powdery white substance covering the leaves of some of your flowers, vegetables, and shrubs. This is a good clue that your plants are infected with the fungal disease, ...

Zucchini can be a prolific cropper and just a handful of plants can give you all the fruits you need for stir fries, salads, casseroles, zucchini noodles, and more. To guarantee the best harvest you ...

Q • I have a white coating on my zucchini giving it a cloudy appearance, and I’m worried it is going to spread to my other plants. What is it, and how can I stop it? A • The fungus that causes this ...