Whether you’re a novice or avid gardener, discovering your greenery is dealing with a disease is never a pleasant surprise. One frequent problem that often pops up during the warmer months: powdery ...

Catch this troublesome disease early.

Powdery mildew is a fungal disease affecting many plants, causing a white or gray coating on leaves and slowing growth. The fungus thrives in warm, dry weather with high humidity, especially in ...

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When powdery mildew pops up on your roses, here's get rid of this common plant disease fast. Powdery mildew appears as white or gray spots on roses, usually during warm, humid conditions. Catching ...

The grayish white powdery growth you are seeing on the dahlia leaves is caused by a fungus and can also be a common garden problem on other plants. Many species of fungi can cause powdery mildew on ...