If a white, dusty coating suddenly appears on your houseplant’s leaves, don’t panic—but don’t ignore it. “Powdery mildew is a type of fungal infection that affects plants,” says Bex Claire Hamell, ...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Now is the time of year, you’re likely to notice problem insects and plant diseases in your garden. With warmer than average temps, the threat of drought, notwithstanding ...

Hydrangeas are a favorite flowering shrub among gardeners. With their dark green leaves and big, showy blossoms in shades ranging from blue to deep pink, they can easily steal the spotlight in any ...

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 ...

As the growing season progresses, keep an eye out for a white or grayish-white powder on your plants. That's powdery mildew, a fungus that affects a wide range of fruits, vegetables and flowers, ...

A new North Carolina State University study pinpoints the worldwide spread of a fungus that taints blueberry plants with powdery mildew, a disease that reduces blueberry yield and encourages the use ...

Stopping powdery mildew early saves houseplants by protecting photosynthesis, preventing spread, and avoiding long-term leaf damage. Remove infected leaves quickly, isolate plants, and treat with ...