Pests and problems
By: by Alan Titchmarsh
Series: Alan Titchmarsh how to garden
Publisher: BBC
Published: 2011
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781846074066
Subjects: Control; Garden pests; Gardening; Plant diseases
Description: "In this definitive guide, Alan Titchmarsh addresses key problem areas and provides easy-to-follow guidance on how to protect precious plants. Encouraging gardeners to create healthy ecosystems, Alan talks through the techniques to deal with harmful pests, weeds, diseases and disorders and suggests preventative measures to ensure happy, disease-resistant plants. This title features directory of pests and problems with over 200 colour illustrations. It offers good gardening techniques for preventing disorders. It discusses how to select the right plants for the right conditions. It offers advice on chemical versus nonchemical treatments. It includes instructions for tackling problems in lawns and borders."--Publisher's description.