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Downy mildew strikes down impatiens
Wondering why your impatiens are dying? A deadly new strain of downy mildew disease is wiping out impatiens in many parts of the United States this summer. In 2012 it has spread quickly throughout much of the North and East, and also parts of the Southeast. Read on to find out more about the disease, what to watch for and what you should do in your garden.Continue reading
Japanese beetles: Double trouble for gardeners
Assorted beetles account for 40% of the world’s insect population, but of the 350,000 known beetle species, it is the Japanese beetle that irks American gardeners most. Here's what you need to know to keep Japanese beetles under control.Continue reading
Plant “crime scene” investigation: Scouting for problems
So much can go wrong in a garden. The tough part for many gardeners is figuring out what’s causing, or nearly causing, a plant to fail. Because plants can’t point to where it hurts, you’ll need to diagnose differently: Instead of playing doctor, play detective.Continue reading
Wilting plants? Could be heat, not drought
Wilting isn't always a sign that a plant isn't getting enough water. It could be flat-out hot temperatures.Continue reading
