Plant Disease

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Sycamore tree infected with Anthracnose with Garden Scoop logo
Cool, wet weather sets the stage for Anthracnose
With our cool, wet spring, conditions were perfect for the development of anthracnose.  This common tree disease is present every year, but...
peach curl symptoms on leaves
Recognize and manage peach leaf curl in the home orchard
Over the past month, the tri-county Extension offices have received several calls and emails regarding peach leaf curl. Given the wet spring...
hand pump sprayer and groundivy
Do you still need training and testing to apply pesticides?
The growing season is upon us finally! With the new green growth will also come pests unfortunately. Do you have what you need to deal with them? Do...
close up of tomatoes at end of gardening season with leaves dying
Fall veggie garden clean-up can yield spring rewards
Once fall hits, I feel myself starting to lose interest in my garden. As I pull the last few tomatoes out and look at the squash with their...
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News Releases
Pink and orange blooming zinnia flowers speckled with white powdery mildew on leaves
Prevent, protect zinnias from powdery mildew
URBANA, Ill. — The summer is always a little brighter in the garden when brightly colored zinnias are among the various plants. Zinnias are heat and drought-tolerant plants that attract a variety of summer pollinators. This flower thrives early in the season, but as summer temperatures rise and...
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Videos
Identification and Control of Woody Invasive Plants

Invasive shrubs, trees, and vines are a serious threat to native plants and natural areas in Illinois. Species such as Amur honeysuckle and common buckthorn can grow so dense that they nearly block all of the light to the forest floor. Vines, like Oriental bittersweet can wrap around trees so...

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