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Natural Ways to Control Rust on Plants. Rust, a fungal disease, causes red, copper, orange, brown or purplish spots to appear on the leaves. As the disease progresses, infected leaves begin to yellow or brown and can curl, distort and fall from the plant. Controlling rust on plants doesn’t require expensive chemical sprays that pollute your home. You can use natural methods to control rust on plants.
Read MoreHow to Kill Rhododendrons. Rhododendrons are acidic-loving shrubs that produce large clusters of showy flowers and grow in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 4 through 9. These versatile shrubs are generally a welcome sight in most gardens. However, when a rhododendron becomes diseased, damaged or unwanted, killing it may be your only option. Thankfully, you can kill the rhododendron with manual and chemical methods.
Read MoreControlling Disease on a Flax Lily. Flax lily (Dianella spp.) is a group of about 20 to 30 plants that feature attractive grass-like foliage and grows in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 7 through 11. Flax lily has few problems but can come under attack by some common ornamental fungal pathogens such as rust, mold and mildew. Thankfully, these diseases are more annoying than anything else and rarely cause long-term damage.
Read MoreProduct Information on Spectracide Bug Stop for Gardens. Familiarizing yourself with the product information on Spectracide Bug Stop for Gardens provides you with the proper application instructions and warnings. Without this vital information, you could severely damage your plants and put your family’s health in jeopardy. Proper application also increases the effectiveness of Spectracide Bug Stop for Gardens.
Read MoreCast Iron Plant Fungus. Grown for its attractive foliage, cast iron plant (Aspidistra elatior) is native to China and grows in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 8 through 10. This drought tolerant plant does well indoors because of its easygoing nature and few serious problems. It can develop leaf spotting and root rot diseases. The few fungal diseases that can attack cast iron plants are preventable with proper care and sanitation practices.
Read MoreSmall Black Flying Insects On Poinsettias. Poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima) are seasonal bloomers that grow outdoors in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 9 through 11 but are more usually kept as a houseplant for the holidays. Finding small black flying insects on poinsettias is a telltale sign your plant has an infestation of fungus gnats. You can get rid of these pests and prevent them from returning.
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