The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Behnke Nurseries wants to help you make sure that your garden is healthy and strong. If your plants and shrubs are starting to turn yellowish or brown, it may be the work of more than just the oppressive summer heat and the Washington D.C. area drought. Read on to learn how to detect if you have a pest or disease problem, and what to do about it. We'll also give some tips on how to prevent pest.
Nobody likes unpleasant suprises.
There you are, out in your garden looking at your favorite plants, and suddenly you are confronted with bugs on your begonias or fungi on your fuchsias. Read on to learn how to detect if you have a pest or disease problem, and what to do about it. The most important part of keeping your plants healthy is to keep an eye on them. On a weekly basis, all plants should be scrutinized for pests and anything else out of the ordinary. Pest infestations are often not hard to observe, and if caught in time, before too much damage has been done to the plant, then it is most likely that the plant can be saved.