Q: Sections of my pachysandra groundcover are dying off and looking like they have some sort of black rot. Also, there are spots on some of the leaves. Do you know what this is? I'm attaching photos..

Q: My long-established pachysandra bed has brown spots on some leaves and whole sections that are dying off. Is this a pest or disease? How do I help the plants recover? Infectious fungal spores have ...

“My bed of pachysandra has developed dark blotches on the leaves. I’m wondering what this problem is and what I can do to improve the health and appearance of this planting?” Your description ...

Barb Rothhaar, Advanced Master Gardener, says: Yes, pachysandra can easily be propagated from stem cuttings. Pachysandra will do best if planted in a location with light to full shade and moist, humus ...

Q: I know that pachysandra is not one of your favs, but can you help me with a problem that I'm having with my pachysandra bed, which has large patches of sick and dying plants? A: Pachysandra, like ...

My pachysandra is dying off in patches. The leaves turn yellow, the vines wither away, and the roots rot, destroying the entire plant. This has been happening gradually for the last two years, ...

My large established bed of pachysandra seemed fine last summer, though some wilted in the drought. It perked up when we got rain, but now almost every leaf has brown blotches. Is this a delayed ...

Are you another unfortunate gardener who has spreading pachysandra in your yard? I realize it has some redeeming qualities and some may love it. It is not my mission to offend in any way. My war is ...