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Research-based horticulture information to help keep your plants and gardens thriving.
Ten Common Plant Diseases/Disorders You Can Diagnose by Eye
This article provides a list of 10 relatively easy-to-identify plant diseases commonly found in Wisconsin yards and gardens.
Tobacco Mosaic
Tobacco mosaic causing a blotchy light and dark coloring (mosaic) of tobacco leaves. Tobacco mosaic causing a blotchy light and dark coloring (mosaic) of tobacco leaves.
Growing Vegetables in Containers
This article provides practical tips on growing plants in containers. With a few tips, growing plants in containers can be easy!
Verticillium Wilt of Vegetables
This factsheet covers Verticillium wilt, a typically fatal disease that affects a wide range of vegetable crops and other plants. Symptoms include sudden yellowing of foliage.
Powdery Mildew – Herbaceous Ornamentals
Powdery Mildew is a disease of many plants. It causes a white, powdery appearance on leaves and flowers. Learn how to manage this common disease in this factsheet.
Bacterial Wilt of Cucurbits
Bacterial wilt is a common and destructive disease that affects cucurbits, including crops such as melon, cucumber and, to a lesser extent, squash and pumpkin. Learn more in this factsheet.
Saying Bye-Bye to Boxwood Blight: Proper Disposal of Holiday Wreaths
Holiday decorations containing boxwood foliage can be a source of disease for boxwoods in our landscapes. Learn more in this article.
Tomato Spotted Wilt of Potato
Tomato spotted wilt is a viral disease of worldwide distribution that can affect a wide range of vegetables, fruits, field crops, and ornamentals, and even weeds! Learn more here.
Mulches for Home Gardens and Plantings
Boost your garden’s production with mulches. This publication shows when to use organic mulches, like bark or leaves, and synthetic mulches, like plastic sheets, and teaches how to apply them.
Homegrown Tomatoes for Wisconsin
Tomatoes are one of the most nutritionally rich of all vegetables, and grown easily in the home garden. Here’s how to get started and care for tomatoes from planting to harvest.
Squash Bug
Squash bugs cause damage to vine crops, especially pumpkins and squash, in both home gardens and commercial fields. Learn about their life cycle, damage, and management in this factsheet.
Squash Vine Borer
Squash vine borer is an annual pest of pumpkins and squash, and can cause major losses in home gardens. Learn about the life cycle and management of this pest in this factsheet.
