Mildew in your home is easy to remove. Just mix 1 cup of powdered laundry detergent (less if concentrated) and 1 quart of liquid bleach with 3 quarts of warm water. Scrub with a bristle brush and in ...

Q: Last year powdery mildew spread across most of my garden including my pumpkin and squash patch. Do the spores overwinter in soil? Will turning soil help? Anything that should avoided at all costs? ...

Whether you’re a novice or avid gardener, discovering your greenery is dealing with a disease is never a pleasant surprise. One frequent problem that often pops up during the warmer months: powdery ...

Wipe the upholstery with a water-dampened sponge. Fan dry the upholstery for several hours; sprinkle on and brush in baking ...

Mold and mildew are subjects I get lots of questions about. Although heavy rain and flooding can lead to mold issues, more commonly, I hear concerns about kitchens and bathrooms. These areas are ...

Gardening Organic prevention and management of powdery mildew on plants Spots and patches of white or gray talcum powder-like substance on your plant means powdery mildew infected your plant. Don't ...

Cheetah asks: I lost most of my last bean crop to powdery mildew. I want to try growing beans again. How can I prevent and treat this disease? The species of powdery mildew that appears on beans is ...

When dealing with mold and mildew inside your home, the last thing you would probably consider as the culprit is the landscaping outside. However, according to celebrity contractor Mike Holmes, the ...

The gardening season has started and if you’ve got questions, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU Extension faculty and ...

The grayish white powdery growth you are seeing on the dahlia leaves is caused by a fungus and can also be a common garden problem on other plants. Many species of fungi can cause powdery mildew on ...

Mold is part of the natural environment and is found everywhere but requires specific conditions to grow within buildings. Facilities management engages in routine preventative maintenance in all ...

Picking out something to wear, and then realizing it smells off, can be incredibly frustrating. This is especially the case when the smell is musty, a sign that mold and mildew have infiltrated the ...