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Articles listed under “fungus”

Damping off — February 26, 2008

Damping off can be a problem for gardeners who start seeds inside. It is usually caused by cool, damp soil.

Stinkhorn fungus — January 8, 2008

It might look like an alien life form, but it’s just a stinkhorn fungus, either an elegant stinkhorn (Mutinus elegans) or a dog stinkhorn (Mutinus caninus).

Black knot fungus — December 11, 2007

When the leaves are off the trees, these grotesque, black swellings are easy to spot.

Lawn rust — September 18, 2007

Late summer and fall is prime time for rust, a fungal disease of turf grass. It happens during warm, humid weather.

Pink snow mold — August 28, 2007

Ever notice a pink slime on your lawn in spring? It might be snow mold. This fungus attacks grass at temperatures between 40 and 60 degrees.

Powdery mildew — July 3, 2007

In mid- to late summer, you may notice a gray-white film on a plant, and the plant may begin to lose leaves. The culprit is powdery mildew. You’re most likely to see this problem on roses, phlox, zinnias, bee balm and lilacs.