“The leaves of my peonies are covered with what appears to be a white mold, with some of the leaves even turning brown already. What is this problem, and will it affect the plants next year? Should I ...

Your description sounds a lot like powdery mildew, which is an easy disease to recognize, and it is common in the landscape at this time of year. It can be a problem that shows up on annuals, ...

Mold and mildew: You may not know exactly what they are but you know one thing for sure—you definitely don't want either one in your home! Whether you think you've spotted the telltale signs of these ...

Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, CNN & Playboy. That ...

Think of mildew as "mold lite." They are both fungi, but mildew has shallower roots and is generally less problematic than ...