“The leaves of my peonies are covered with what appears to be a white mold, with some of the leaves even turning brown already. What is this problem, and will it affect the plants next year? Should I ...

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 ...

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Powdery mildew appears as white or gray spots on roses, usually during warm, humid conditions. Catching infections early is key to stopping them from spreading by removing diseased parts and applying ...

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When tending to your garden, you'll want to make sure that your plants are in good, healthy standing. One thing to monitor your plants for is powdery mildew, a fungal disease that can easily infect ...

Q: My peonies have powdery mildew and I'm wondering what I can do to get rid of it. What causes this? I'm planning to divide them this fall but I don't want to spread it into a different flower bed. - ...

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 ...

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 ...

Your description sounds a lot like powdery mildew, which is an easy disease to recognize, and it is common in the landscape at this time of year. It can be a problem that shows up on annuals, ...

Due to California’s dry summers, powdery mildews are more prevalent in Marin County than many other leaf-infecting diseases. These fungi affect virtually all kinds of plants: cereals, grasses, ...

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, ...