Identifying Problems, Pests, Diseases, Disorders.
It is important to identify the actual cause of
the problem and not be misguided by the effect. Such an instance is
Tree Lichen which is seen as the
problem, whereas it is the effect of a problem with its tree host!
General garden problems can be caused poor cultivation; human error;
environmental damage; climatic changes or severe weather conditions;
animal damage; pests on plants; pests in the soil; diseases in plants;
diseases in the soil; general soil problems and wrong plant selection.
(That little list should make you realise that the correct
identification of the problem in the garden is not easy! However, a
methodical approach to isolating the problem by good recognition of the
symptoms will help! The important thing to realize about garden
problems, is that the correct identification of the symptoms will start
you on the path to rectifying the problem, and also helping you
understand the steps you can take to prevent most of them. Many problems
are first noticed with some form of leaf damage. Unfortunately, many of
the leaf symptoms are very similar in appearance.)
Pests, Diseases and Problems listings >>>>>
Plant pests are normally things with legs - or at least move, whilst
plant problems can either be a fungal disease, environmental or physical
problem.
Diseases such as Fungi, do not move (visibly) whilst live insects do
- even if only a few mm per hour as sometimes seems the case!
Plant Disease problems - which are not
'pests' - are sometimes a little difficult to recognise -
but don't worry, we are here to help. Plant diseases include
Blackspot on Roses but
not Black fly, for that is a pest.
- Mildew on Roses
comes into the Disease category also - as it is a fungal
disease!
Problem control is not always as bad as it seems. Just get to it
early, and that will help. Better still, prevent the problems
happening.
There
are many many more pests, diseases and general problems in many gardens.
That's what makes gardening interesting. As with many things in general
life, prevention is normally better than cure. But prevention is rarely
thought about until the problem hits us! Where we feel there is a tried
and tested method of 'prevention', we will give you the information that
we are aware of, and we continue with research, trial and error to find
these preventative methods.
If we can do a little bit towards prevention of problems - and that's
all it usually needs (along with the knowledge of course) then it will
make our gardening a lot more pleasurable. If you have any ideas of good
preventative methods of cultivation, we are always pleased to hear them
and pass them on to the rest of our visitors.
As can be seen in the image of the Sorbus, the problem does not
always present itself on the surface, but tends to hide away! And let's
face it, there are many hiding places for all manner of baddies in the
average garden. So, we need to look for the signs of problems and deal
with them as soon as possible, in order to prevent it spreading from the
local source that is usually the case.
Most pests and diseases are dealt with with easy to use, and safe
chemicals. Don't forget, that even 'organic' solutions are not always
environmentally friendly! Use chemical in a responsible manner and you
can be happy with your local environment. READ the labels, and if you do
not understand, then drop us a mail and ask us. We will do all we can to
help and reassure you.
Plant Pests Main Page
| Plant
Diseases Main Page |
Leaf problems |
Problems with Roots |
Soil Problems
Stem and Bark
Problems |New
Shrubs not flowering