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Strategies for Identifying and Managing Plant Diseases

WEBPlant disease is an abnormal response in plant health to a pathogen, or an organism that interferes with the normal processes of cells or tissue in a plant. There are a variety of symptoms of plant disease such as spots, …

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Wood Mulch and Tree Health – Wisconsin Horticulture

WEBItem number: XHT1121. What are the benefits of wood mulch? Wood mulch is typically available as chipped wood, or shredded or chunked bark, and can contribute to tree health in many ways. When high quality, …

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Diseases & Disorders – Wisconsin Horticulture

WEBBy: Amanda Gevens, Professor and Integrated Extension Specialist Plants can be affected by fungus, bacteria, viruses and other factors. In this video, you will learn how to look for …

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Diseases & Disorders – Wisconsin Horticulture

WEBDiplodia Shoot Blight and Canker. Diplodia shoot blight and canker is one of the most common fungal diseases of Austrian pine in Wisconsin, and can also affect other pines …

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Bypassing Plant Pathogens: Promoting Tree and Shrub Health …

WEBPruning in the winter can reduce the risk of disease-causing organisms infecting trees and shrubs through pruning cuts. By Brian Hudelson, Plant Disease …

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May/June Beetles – Wisconsin Horticulture

WEBMaintaining plant health and vigor through proper irrigation, fertilization, and other practices can help minimize the impacts of damage from May/June beetles. When chemical …

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Safely Using Manure in the Garden – Wisconsin Horticulture

WEBGrowers should either 1) use properly composted or otherwise sterilized manure (from a commercial source or your yard) for application during the current …

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Dutch Elm Disease – Wisconsin Horticulture

WEBWhat is Dutch elm disease? Dutch elm disease is a lethal fungal disease of native North American elms. The fungi that cause Dutch elm disease entered the United States early …

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Pruning Evergreens – Wisconsin Horticulture

WEBPruning can help control the size of an evergreen, direct growth, or maintain plant health and appearance. Pruning can also increase the safety of an evergreen by …

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Best Practices for Community Gardens During COVID-19

WEBThe Wisconsin Department of Health Services provides guidance for various types of organizations and service providers operating and providing assistance or safeguards in …

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Wood Mulch and Tree Health University of Wisconsin Garden …

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Planting, Care & Maintenance – Wisconsin Horticulture

WEBThe Basics of Micro Irrigation. Micro irrigation has numerous advantages in greenhouses, orchards, vineyards, fields, lawns, and gardens. Learn about components of micro …

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Mycorrhizae – Wisconsin Horticulture

WEBThe word “mycorrhiza” means fungal root. To be more specific, mycorrhizae are fungi that have a symbiotic relationship with the roots of many plants. The fungi which commonly …

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Plant Diagnostics: The Step-by-Step Approach to Identifying Plant

WEBWant to get better at troubleshooting problems in your landscape and garden? Plant Diagnostics: The Step-by-Step Approach to Identifying Plant Problems is …

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Microdochium Patch – Wisconsin Horticulture

WEBMicrodochium patch, also known as pink snow mold, is a fungal disease affecting cool season grasses such as annual, Kentucky, and rough bluegrass; colonial, velvet, and …

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Ten Common Plant Diseases/Disorders You Can Diagnose by Eye

WEBTen Common Plant Diseases/Disorders You Can Diagnose by Eye. Authors: Brian Hudelson, UW-Madison Plant Pathology. Last Revised: 04/15/2021. X-number: …

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Henbit, Lamium amplexicaule – Wisconsin Horticulture

WEBHenbit, Lamium amplexicaule, flowering in spring. Lamium amplexicaule, commonly called henbit, is a weedy plant in the mint family (Lamiaceae) related to the ornamental …

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Virginia waterleaf, Hydrophyllum virginianum

WEBVirginia waterleaf is a native perennial. Virginia waterleaf, Hydrophyllum virginianum, is a native herbaceous perennial in the Hydrophylloideae (but often listed in the …

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Mayapple, Podophyllum peltatum – Wisconsin Horticulture

WEBMayapple is a native woodland plant that is widespread across most of eastern North America south to Texas in zones 3 to 8. Podophyllum peltatum is the only species in this …

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Grape Hyacinth, Muscari armeniacum – Wisconsin Horticulture

WEBMuscari armeniacum in bloom. Grape hyacinth has long, linear leaves. Grape hyacinth (Muscari armeniacum) is a mid-spring blooming, perennial bulb in the Lily Family …

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Kahili Ginger, Hedychium gardnerianum – Wisconsin Horticulture

WEBKahili ginger in bloom. With fragrant towers of flowers and bold foliage, kahili ginger, Hedychium gardnerianum, is a dramatic tropical plant.Native to moist tropical forests of …

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Catchweed Bedstraw, Galium aparine – Wisconsin Horticulture

WEBCatchweed Bedstraw, Galium aparine Galium aparine is a distinctive herbaceous annual weed with a number of common names including cleavers, bedstraw, catchweed …

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