Plant Diseases
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Cottony leak on cucumber. Photo: Rebecca A. Melanson, MSU Extension, Bugwood.org.
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Black knot on plum. Photo: Rebecca A. Melanson, MSU Extension, Bugwood.org.
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Scab on pecan shucks. Photo: Rebecca A. Melanson, MSU Extension, Bugwood.org.
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Early blight lesions on a tomato leaflet. Photo: Rebecca A. Melanson, MSU Extension, Bugwood.org.
Plants in the landscape and garden can seem to go from thriving to struggling overnight. What is causing your plants to wilt, turn yellow, turn brown, or grow spots? Plant disease experts with the MSU Extension Service can help you determine what is happening and how to manage it. Get science-based information about bacterial blights, mold, and fungi direct from our website or from your local Extension agent or specialist!
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Blue phlox is a common native plant in Mississippi. (Photo from Canva)
Native plants are talked about quite a lot in the gardening world. Everyone talks about what great plants they are to have in your landscape, but what exactly are they?
Plants across the state that suffered from the unusually cold weather just days before Christmas will need some help recovering from damage they suffered in the deep freeze. Mike Brown, state climatologist and Mississippi State University meteorologist, said Mississippi’s average late December temperature is 44 degrees on the coast, 38 degrees in central Mississippi and 34 degrees in north Mississippi.
Early fall is perfect for removing damaged and dead wood from tress in the landscape.
Pruning is one of the least understood gardening tasks and for good reason – it’s confusing. When, how, and if you should prune depends on the type of plant or tree you have and your goal for the plant. Check out these pruning tasks for the last one-third of the year.
A few sassafras trees across Mississippi have started to show signs of dieback, and Mississippi State University is asking for help in identifying affected trees. The trees are suspected of having laurel wilt, a disease caused by a fungus that has already proven deadly to the state’s redbay trees. The fungus is carried by the redbay ambrosia beetle, an invasive species native to Asia.
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One of my favorite things to do during summer is ride around town and look at all the flowers planted in front of businesses and homes. A lot of work goes into having a nice landscape, so give yourself a pat on the back. Don’t let the heat deter you from continuing to maintain and grow your garden. Be sure to grab a bottle of water when heading outside in the Mississippi summer! Here are a few tasks to tackle during the month of June:
Success Stories
While Adams County native Monroe Sago has always loved the look of crape myrtles, he hasn’t always known how best to take care of them. His lack of knowledge was brought directly to his attention about 7 years ago.
Natchez. Rich in history, beauty, and culture, it’s the oldest incorporated city on the Mississippi River. For Natchez Mayor Darryl Grennell, giving back to the town where he was born and raised just makes sense.
David Fulgham did not hesitate to show his support for the Mississippi State University Extension Service Plant Pathology Diagnostic Lab when his chance came.
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