This tongue-twister of a plant disease, phytophthora (FY-toe-THOR-uh) root rot, is a menace every gardener dreads. The prevalence of phytophthora is on the rise in many places including Pennsylvania. If you haven’t heard of it, now’s the time to learn more. This disease can kill a lot of plants quickly if not halted.
I’m dealing with it right now, and it’s a bear! Ugh. So I called in the cavalry — the professionals. Here’s what I’m learning about it.