"Root rot" might be the two most dreadful words in the gardening language. Healthy shrubs and flowers afflicted with root rot suddenly start to decline, and the next thing you know, they've collapsed ...

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 ...

Question for Dan Gill: We have a few citrus trees, and all but one are turning yellow and partially dying. Two are navel with a calamondin in the center. One navel orange and a key lime seem to be ...

Symptoms of black root rot are often mistaken for nutrient deficiencies. Older leaves may develop symptoms that look like iron chlorosis, while young leaves become stunted. Infected plants grow more ...

To keep your houseplant roots healthy, water them properly according to their needs, and avoid overwatering. Let the top ...

Overwatering is one of the most common mistakes plant owners make, especially when trying to care for indoor plants. It is easy to add a little extra water, thinking the soil looks dry, only to ...

The best time to repot an orchid is after it has finished blooming and when you see new root and leaf growth. Spring and ...

I have oak trees on my property and if I’m checking my trees for root rot by looking for spongy, shredding wood, I’d be wrong. Many types of root rot form no structures and are invisible to the human ...

Repotting is one of the most fun parts of houseplant ownership — you get to pick a cool new pot and get your hands in the soil. One of the things that gets us repotting is when our plants become ...