After last season’s drought, I know I shouldn’t complain about rain but come on — give me a break! The earlier part of this past week has been brutal if you prefer the sun. However, we need the water ...

One of the oddities that nature throws our way in late June is the rusty-orange dust that sometimes mysteriously shows up on cars and walkways under trees. The powdery substance is usually from spores ...

Q: Last year I learned I had rust on my serviceberry and hawthorn trees. What do I look for this year to prevent that? A: It’s hard to prevent rust infections on vulnerable plants unless you are ...

Rust disease is among the more interesting plant diseases because it requires two different plants to complete its lifecycle. There are a variety of rust diseases, including cedar-apple rust, Asian ...