The Practical Encyclopedia of Garden Pests and Diseases

The Practical Encyclopedia of Garden Pests and Diseases

Author: Andrew Mikolajski

Publisher: Southwater Publishing

Published: 2012-02-15

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781780190846

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A pest identifier and problem solver, with a visual guide to the most common garden problems and how to identify and eradicate them using organic and inorganic means, with over 900 clear photographs.


Pests and Diseases

Pests and Diseases

Author: Pippa Greenwood

Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13:

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Offers hundreds of photographs to help identify common garden pests and diseases, and gives detailed advice on treatment, control, and prevention.


Pests and Diseases

Pests and Diseases

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2026-02-03

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780593969250

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Have you got a plant problem and don't know how to fix it? This complete, practical guide has all the answers you need. Drawing on the expertise and authority of the RHS, RHS Pests and Diseases has been carefully conceived to help you make a correct diagnosis - and find the most effective cure. This brand new, updated edition includes helpful new entries detailing how to cope with the latest prevalent problems, and how to keep your garden healthy while respecting the environment. Look up possible ailments in the plant-by-plant listings; make a visual identification from the extensive gallery of symptoms; then follow detailed advice in the A-Z directory to remedy the issue. With a focus on growing for food and an emphasis on sustainable solutions, RHS Pests and Diseases will help your garden stay productive, attractive, and in the best of health while caring for the planet.


The Organic Gardener's Handbook of Natural Pest and Disease Control

The Organic Gardener's Handbook of Natural Pest and Disease Control

Author: Fern Marshall Bradley

Publisher: Rodale Books

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 424

ISBN-13:

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Consumers are increasingly aware of the dangers of garden chemicals. "The Organic Gardener's Handbook of Natural Pest and Disease Control" offers a reliable and comprehensive guide that makes it easy to garden without the use of pesticides.


Rodale's Ultimate Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening

Rodale's Ultimate Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening

Author: Fern Marshall Bradley

Publisher: Rodale Books

Published: 2018-01-30

Total Pages: 722

ISBN-13: 1635650992

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Rodale's Ultimate Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening has been the go-to resource for gardeners for more than 50 years, and the best tool novices can buy to start applying organic methods to their fruit and vegetable crops, herbs, trees and shrubs, perennials, annuals, and lawns. This thoroughly revised and updated version highlights new organic pest controls, new fertilizer products, improved gardening techniques, the latest organic soil practices, and new trends in garden design. In this indispensable work you will find: • Comprehensive coverage for the entire garden and landscape along with related entries such as Community Gardening, Edible Landscaping, Horticultural Therapy, Stonescaping, and more • The most in-depth information from the trusted Rodale Organic Gardening brand • A completely new section on earth-friendly techniques for gardening in a changing climate, covering wise water management, creating backyard habitats, managing invasive plants and insects, reducing energy use and recycling, and understanding biotechnology • Entries all written by American gardeners for American gardeners, with answers for all the challenges presented by various conditions, from the humid Deep South and the mild maritime coasts to the cold far North and the dry Southwest Rodale's Ultimate Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening has everything you need to create gorgeous, non-toxic gardens in any part of the country.


RHS Pests & Diseases

RHS Pests & Diseases

Author: Pippa Greenwood

Publisher:

Published: 2018-03

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 9780241315606

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Have you got a plant with a problem and don't know how to fix it? This unrivalled practical reference is all you need to nurse it back to health. Drawing on the expertise and authority of the RHS, RHS Pests and Diseases has been carefully conceived to help you make a correct diagnosis and find the most effective cure. This brand new edition includes helpful new entries detailing how to cope with the latest prevalent problems, and how to adhere to current best practice and new legislation on chemical control. Look up possible ailments in the plant-by-plant listings; make a visual identification from the extensive gallery of symptoms; then follow detailed advice in the A-Z directory to remedy the issue. With a focus on growing for food and an emphasis on organic solutions, RHS Pests and Diseases will help your garden stay productive, attractive, and in the best of health.


Rodale's Vegetable Garden Problem Solver

Rodale's Vegetable Garden Problem Solver

Author: Fern Marshall Bradley

Publisher: Rodale Books

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 484

ISBN-13:

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Combining a troubleshooting approach with encyclopedic coverage and drawing on the most up-to-date research on biological and non- or low-toxic controls, Rodale$1 (Bs Vegetable Garden Problem Solver features: more than 60 vegetables, organized alphabetically from asparagus to zucchini individual pest entries on the 30 most common insect pests and how to combat them individual disease entries on the 30 most common vegetable plant diseases$1 (Bincluding symptoms and causes and ways to keep plants disease-free a problem-solving approach to such favorite gardening topics as seed-starting, soil, weather, watering, crop rotation, fertilizing, transplanting, and season extension "Beyond the Basics" sidebars for those willing to go the extra mile to eradicate a problem in the garden in a safe and natural way.


Vegetables, Herbs & Fruit

Vegetables, Herbs & Fruit

Author: Matthew Biggs

Publisher: Richmond Hill, Ont. Firefly Books

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 650

ISBN-13:

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The demand for locally sourced organic foods continues to rise. This resource is a prime reference for the many who are growing or wanting to grow their own vegetables, herbs and fruits. The book features superb full-color photographs and illustrations and an easy-to-use A-Z directory. Comprehensive growing, harvesting and preserving tips and a wealth of recipes are a boon to gardeners and cooks alike. Practical aspects of gardening are explained in detail, with in-depth sections on creating a garden, pollination, soil fertility and greenhouse growing. Some of the topics covered are: Nutritional values The most useful and most recommended varieties Plant hardiness, propagation and growing guidelines Cropping, harvesting and storing Weed, pest and disease control Ornamental and wildlife value Pruning and training Companion planting Container growing. A yearly maintenance calendar, glossary, further reading section, seed sources list and detailed index round out this outstanding book.