Tagged: fog
Gray mold gives rose gardens winter blues
Fungal disease prompted by wet weather; tips for stopping its spread
Fog and cold lead to attack of gray mold
Damp weather has kicked some fungal diseases into high gear
Gray mold attacks autumn roses
Gray mold, also called botrytis, ruins rose blooms. (Photo: Debbie Arrington) Gray mold has me feeling blue. I love autumn roses. Hundreds of rosebuds in my garden had me envisioning fresh bouquets this holiday...
Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Nov. 14
California poppy seedlings already are making an appearance, but there’s still time to plant seeds for them and other wildflowers. (Photos: Kathy Morrison) Mornings will feel damp this week, but no rain is in...
Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Dec. 20
Even if they’re still trying to bloom, start pruning your roses now. Strip off any remaining leaves, too. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) Foggy nights and chilly mornings; welcome to winter in Sacramento! A new season...
Rose trouble: Attack of the gray mold
This California Dreamin’ rose shows effects of botrytis. The fungus attacks blooms or buds moistened by dew, fog or sprinklers. (Photos: Debbie Arrington) Our warm autumn weather prompted many roses to push out fresh...
Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Jan. 9
It’s bare-root season, when the best selection (and price) can be found on roses and fruit trees. Many nurseries pot their bare-root plants to protect the roots, as above. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) Expect this...