dirt
Gold is a metal. It does not rust, rot or mildew.
because it doesn't rot or rust.
Rust, rot, cancer,
Anthracnose, wilt ,blight, rust, rot, damping, cholorosis.
There's a fungus among us.
Rust & rot.
If it's metal it could rust; if it's wood it could rot.
the iorn will rot in humid air but in soft water ph7 it will just rust
Daylilies are very hardy. The pests that bother daylilies are rust, thrips, spider mites, snails, and crown rot.
Waterlogged soil or compost round the roots for too long without drainage. Mould, fungus, rust, or insects attacking the roots.
Wherever they are screwed or worse nailed. Nobody seems to use proper weatherproof coated screws. I have renewed dozens of outside steps that would have lasted 10 years more if only they had used proper nails or screws that wouldn't rust and cause rot.
red = rot in German Rot, as in "rot in hell" = faulen, vergammeln