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infested Japanese boxwood roots

Root-Knot Nematodes: Trouble Underground

Root-knot nematodes have a tremendous host range and may be involved in more landscape and garden problems than you realize. Recently I submitted salvia from my home landscape to our Plant Disease…

Lateral roots abundant but no significant taproot due to soil restricting hard plan

When Fertilizer Is NOT the Reason for Poor Plant Growth

Typically, when plants experience poor growth, the assumption is that the plant lacked some nutrient. Thus, adding more or a different fertilizer may be considered. However, a lack of nutrients is…