The bane of my existence is the fungus gnat (Bradysia spp.). This insidious little creature’s larva love to inhabit overly wet soils. Their larval feeding habits can damage plant roots, even stunting ...

These tiny, mosquito-like bugs can be a major nuisance. Use these tips to banish fungus gnats from plants for good. Nearly everyone with indoor greenery has encountered fungus gnats in plants at one ...

Lots of gardeners seem to dislike finding mushrooms growing in their beds or on their lawns, but spotting a mushrooms isn’t a bad thing—it’s actually a sign the soil is healthy. Although there are ...

Mushrooms and toadstools can be a common sight in lawns, but there is an effective method to get rid of them without harming ...

When moving peonies, also bear in mind that it may take up to three years for the new plant to start blooming. My peonies ...

Your description sounds like you have an ongoing healthy infestation of fungus gnats. They are a common pest of plants grown indoors and are often associated with overwatered houseplants. They can ...

Mycorrhizal fungi live closely with roots in a mutually beneficial relationship, whereby the plant gives the fungus sugars ...

Healthy soil is the heart of thriving gardens and homesteads. Knowing the complex makeup of soil and how to care for it, can ...

When you think of improving the soil, you may imagine planting cover crops or utilizing minimal tillage systems that allow microorganisms to thrive. And while these practices can help make the soil a ...

It’s shaping up to be a bad year — possibly the worst yet — when it comes to Valley fever, a fungal disease marked by cough and fevers. More than 5,300 cases have been reported in California through ...

Over many decades, we have come to count on colorful, sturdy vinca (Catharanthus roseus) as the workhorse of our summer gardens. With its pretty pink, white and purple blooms clustered en masse on a ...