Who doesn’t love some fresh seasonal fruit? These flies sure do. It’s right in their name, after all. While they can find ...

Some orchids have evolved a unique parasitic lifestyle, abandoning full reliance on photosynthesis in favor of extracting ...

Fungus gnats can be a nightmare for plant lovers. These tiny flying insects may seem harmless at first, but their larva ...

The acid growth theory states that the auxin-induced acidification of plant cell walls causes their expansion. A model now suggests that excessive acidification leads to growth inhibition ...

With our outdoor plants now properly covered with a blanket of snow, it’s time to turn our attention to our houseplants and ...

If you have a plant that’s not looking so great, first take a deep breath — it’s probably not dying. Plants, like people, ...

Fungus gnats and scale insects are two pesky insects commonly found on plants this time of year. K-State horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini outlines what to look for.

For those who find choosing a proper potting soil for indoor plants overwhelming – this article is for you. We’re confident that our research will help you find out the best potting soil for ...

If you’ve recently noticed tiny insects flying around your home or office, the cause may not be a ripe banana or leftover food. Instead, says K-State horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini, the ...

Dear Master Gardener: I am looking through plant catalogs and trying to design a perennial garden. What are some tips for designing one and what color combinations look best? Answer: You are wise ...

Insert the stick in the soil of your plant and clothes pin the yellow paper to it. Fungus gnats are drawn to colour yellow and will get stuck in the petroleum jelly and die. You can also buy ...

Yeast infections on the scalp are caused by an overgrowth of fungal organisms. Candida is the yeast that most often infects the scalp. The problem can also be caused by Malassezia, a yeast that often ...