Tag: Fungus

Slime Molds are Common During Warm, Wet Weather

Soot-like slime mold on green lawn grass blades

Posted: April 2, 2020

With most of us being at home more due to restrictions on getting out, people seem to be noticing more of what is going on in their own lawns, landscapes and gardens. As a result,… Read More

Category: Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Turf

Tags: Fungus, Lawns, Master Gardener volunteers, mold

Expect Increase of Foliage Diseases with Wet Weather

by llw5479

Posted: October 17, 2017

The frequent rains and high humidity of summer provide ideal conditions for foliage disease development in our lawns, landscapes and gardens. These foliage diseases show up mostly as tan, brown of black colored spots varying… Read More

Category: Home Landscapes

Tags: Fungus, Leaf Spot Disease

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