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Garden Pests & Diseases

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Call no.
: 635.049 SQU
Author
: David Squire
Contributor
: Ricky Anak Aman
Summary
This book is about pests and diseases that can quickly cause chaos in gardens. It provides guideline on how to act promptly to treat such outbreaks makes eradication easier. Identifying pests and diseases can be challenging, as many initially affect the undersides of leaves or reside in the soil, only becoming noticeable when plants show signs of wilting due to root or stem damage. This book well illustrated, categorizes plants such as roses, border flowers, container-grown varieties, water plants, culinary herbs, soft fruits, tree fruits, vegetables, and houseplants, showcasing the pests and diseases that commonly afflict them, including physiological disorders. Apart from chemical solutions, beneficial insects, frogs, toads, and hedgehogs can also help control many pests by being attracted to gardens.