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 ...

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..

I’ve heard from several gardeners recently about an issue they’re having with their pachysandra. During last year’s growing season, the plants developed black blotches on their leaves and eventually ...

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, ...

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 ...

If you want a yard filled with trees and carpeted with lush green foliage, look no further than Allegheny spurge (Pachysandra procumbens). This is a low-maintenance plant that thrives in shade, making ...

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 ...