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ArticlesCordyline (Ti Plant) Diseases
Informational table showing disease name, symptoms, pathogen/cause, and management of Cordyline (Ti Plant) diseases. -
ArticlesCalceolaria Diseases
Informational table showing disease name, symptoms, pathogen/cause, and management of Calceolaria diseases. -
ArticlesAmelanchier Diseases
Informational table showing disease name, symptoms, pathogen/cause, and management of Amelanchier diseases. (Shadbush, Serviceberry) -
ArticlesPhytophthora Root Rot On Woody Ornamentals
Fungus-like organisms belonging to the genus Phytophthora are soil- or plant-borne and all are plant pathogens. -
ArticlesBlack Root Rot (Thielaviopsis)
Thielaviopsis basicola (Berk. & Br.) Ferraris is a soil-inhabiting fungus that can cause root rot and branch dieback on a number of woody and herbaceous plants. -
NewsCut Flower Updates: June 27, 2025
Date Posted 6/25/2025Cut flower pest, disease, and production update for Pennsylvania growers. -
NewsCut Flower Updates: June 20, 2025
Date Posted 6/18/2025Cut flower pest, disease, and production update for Pennsylvania growers. -
ArticlesWhat to Do About Spotted Lanternfly on Ornamental Trees and Plants in Residential and Public Landscapes
Deciding what to do about spotted lanternfly in your landscape depends on the level of risk to your plants and what works for you. -
ArticlesToxic Weed in the Landscape: Jimsonweed
Jimsonweed is an annual plant that is poisonous to animals and humans. -
NewsIntroducing Kelly Piccioni, Schuylkill County's Newest Educator
Date Posted 2/18/2025Piccioni began on January 27, 2025 -
ArticlesLandscape Management: Common Mallow
Considered a weed in turfgrass and landscape beds, common mallow is an interesting plant in that it can be an annual or biennial. -
WebinarsTurf and Ornamentals: Greenhouse and Interior Plantscape
Length 2 hoursLearn to identify and manage greenhouse and interior plantscape pests using effective biological and chemical control strategies. -
Guides and PublicationsStarting at $3.40
Guide for Biocontrol of Insects and Mites
An informative guide designed to help users select and apply biological control agents to effectively manage insect and mite populations. -
ArticlesEdible Landscapes: Herbs and Flowers
Landscapes not only supply ecosystem services such as aesthetics, wildlife habitats, pollinator support, but with a little knowledge and creativity will also support a variety of edibles. Landscaping professionals are uniquely positioned to help homeowners with design ideas and advice. -
ArticlesAnother Tool for Combatting Pest Problems in the Greenhouse
The return of metarhizium brunneum strain F52 to the market gives growers another tool for combatting pest problems in the greenhouse. -
ArticlesUpdates to Greenhouse Pesticides
Greenhouse pest management stands as a crucial aspect of agricultural and floricultural practices, with its significance deeply rooted in maintaining product quality and optimizing yields. -
ArticlesAsian Pears in the Home Orchard - Variety Selection
Asian pears are considerably different from the old, hard, European varieties like Keiffer and Seckel. -
ArticlesGreenhouse IPM: Lily Basal Rot and Bulb Mites in Easter Lilies
Easter lily popularity as a greenhouse crop has declined over the years, but there are still thousands of Easter lilies produced in Pennsylvania greenhouses each spring. -
ArticlesPowdery Mildew
Powdery mildew occurs on many different flowers, woody ornamentals and trees. -
ArticlesPyracantha Diseases
Informational table showing disease name, symptoms, pathogen/cause, and management of Pyracantha diseases. -
ArticlesAster Diseases
Informational table showing disease name, symptoms, pathogen/cause, and management of Aster diseases. -
ArticlesBacterial Blight of Geranium
Bacterial blight of geranium is the single most important disease of geraniums. -
ArticlesViola Diseases
Informational table showing disease name, symptoms, pathogen/cause, and management of Viola diseases. -
ArticlesCrassula (Jade Plant) Diseases
Informational table showing disease name, symptoms, pathogen/cause, and management of Crassula (Jade Plant) diseases.




