It's no surprise that tomatoes are a popular edible plant— so popular, in fact, that they're the one of the most consumed vegetables in the world, second only to potatoes. Growing them yourself comes ...

Root rot is a common disease that can impact indoor and outdoor plants. The most common cause of root rot in houseplants is overwatering. Diseased roots will look darkened and mushy, and leaves and ...

Q: I have several clusters of large tan colored mushrooms that have sprouted up in my lawn near one of my trees. The clusters are all sort of in a row but with a foot or two between clusters. Can you ...

Support local journalism: Find offers for new subscribers here: Special Offers — USATodayNetwork. Many residents who grow palms are familiar with the signs of Ganoderma butt rot, Ganoderma zonatum, ...

When spring and summer rains combine with heat and humidity, we can expect the resurgence of warm-season turf diseases. One disease that is always present but really makes itself known in our ...

Q: I have a pine tree on the edge of my lawn that has clusters of mushrooms coming up around the base of the trunk. My friend told me these mushrooms are a sign that the tree has rotting roots and the ...

A very common sight this year in our landscapes, judging by the phone calls we have gotten, is the presence of clumps of honey-colored mushrooms. These mushrooms are the spore-producing structures of ...

Take-all root rot is a fungal disease that causes bright yellow, weak, brown and dead patches in turfgrass. This disease severely affects St. Augustine grass but can also affect centipede grass and ...