While cinnamon does have natural anti-fungal compounds, its effectiveness varies greatly and isn't consistent enough to reliably prevent mold in plants. Grocery store cinnamon comes from different ...

A cloud of tiny black flies hovering over a plant can ruin the entire vibe of a beautiful indoor garden in seconds. Those little pests don’t just look annoying, they signal a deeper issue happening ...

Fungal diseases on peonies can cause distorted blooms or no flowers at all. If your plants had problems last year, spray them ...

5 things to do in the garden this week: 1. Due to the late rains, there is likely to be more leaf fungus this spring – on roses and also on normally fungus free plants — than usual. With the trend ...

It’s a problem University of Kentucky entomologist and assistant professor Jonathan Larson knows well: fungus gnat infestations that seem to get out of control and take over homes this time of year.

We’ve made it to another growing season, and with summer in full throttle, you may have noticed not all the lawn, flowers, trees, shrubs and vegetables are thriving, so there may be an issue to ...

If you have a gnat problem, you may have noticed them swarming around your house plants. Fungus gnats are the most common type of gnat found around house plants. While fungus gnats do not bite people, ...

University of Tennessee Extension expert outlines three primary disease challenges that could significantly affect cotton ...

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Have you been told to reach into the spice cabinet at the first sign of trouble? Here’s what to know. While cinnamon does have natural anti-fungal compounds, its effectiveness varies greatly and isn't ...

Dark-winged fungus gnat larvae are seen in the soil in this file photo. These are common pests that damage plant roots and tend to thrive among potted houseplants. Tomasz Klejdysz Getty ...