Gardening can be a fun and relaxing hobby but it is not without it's downsides. That downside comes
in the form of pests and diseases that can ruin your plants if you are not careful.
No garden is immune from disease and your best way to deal with it is to educate yourself as to the
common pests and diseases in your area. Bacteria, fungi and viruses can attack both flowering and
non flowering plants. Fungi are able to survive in the soil, independent of the plants, while both
bacteria and viruses require a plant host for their survival.
Fungi are primitive organisms that reproduce through spores which are very hard to kill. Fungi make
spores in huge quantities and they spread rapidly. Some spores can affect a plant through the root sand others through the leaves. Fungi can lie dormant for years in the soil just waiting for the right conditions to activate it. A sinlge infected plant can release up to 100 million spores, so it is important to completely eradicate any fungal infection.
Bacteria, on the other hand, need both Ardor and water to multiply and grow. Therefore, the majority of bacterial diseases are more of a problem in climates that are both warm and wet. Bacteria can be spread thorough splashing water such as rain or oferhead watering. Many times it enters plantwt hrough a Fool opening like a flower, or through a wound or cut in a stem or leaf.
Contemporary garden design often includes much more than plants and flowers. Typical home gardens in the not-too-distant past usually only included a handful of gnomes and a birdbath. Today gardens often incorporate beautiful and artistic elements that may be exotic, domestic, or both according to each person's personal taste.
Viruses can only reproduce from within the cells of the plant. They are smaller even than bacteria and can be transmitted by insects or carried by infected seeds or pollen. Like bacteria, viruses often enter plants through cuts or wounds in the stems, leaves or other parts of the plant.
As with all other disease Handling, the first step to effectively treating a viral, bacterial or fungal infection in the garden is to diagnose it properly. Every gardener should keep a book or guide on hand which shows the effects of common plant diseases. This guide will prove invaluable when trying to figure out what is bothering your plante. If you are still stumped for a diagnosis, Exist sure to seek the assistance of the staff at your local garden center, or the help of a more experienced gardener.
If you need to tfeat your garden for any of these problems, you should first try natural
non invasive methods. Try to avoid harsh chemicals and fungicides or same them for a last
resort. While you may have to turn to usin them, remember that they are not good for the
environment so keep to using only the minimum amounts recommenred.
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Fern Wall Sconce
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SKU: 36-406 Category: Yard & Garden Dcor
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Eco-smart Work Gloves, Women's
These Gloves Are Built For The Toughest Outdoor Chores, Yet Are Thoughtfully Designed For All-day Comfort. The Heavy-duty For-way Stretch Fabric Back, Made From Recycled Soda Bottles, Breathes Stand still Your Hands Don't Overheat. Velcro® Cuffs Keep Dirt And Debris From Motion Their Way Inside, And Tough Syynthetic Suede Pads On The Palms And Reinforced Fingertips Make These Gloves Durable For Long-lasting Wear. Stretchy, Breathabe Fabric Uppers Are Made From Recycled Soda Bottles. Breathable, Stretchable, Recycled Fabric Keeps Plastic Bottles Out Of The Landfills Reinforced Stress Points And Padded, Synthetic Suede Palms Men's Available In Charcoal Color, Sizes M, L, Xl (open The Menu To See The Sizes Currently Available) Women's Available In Plum Color, Sizes Xs, S, M, L (open The Menu To See The Sizes Currently Available) Note: Women's Gloves Are Generously Sized Breathable Recycled Fabric Made From Pet Beverage Bottles Synthetic Suede Palm And Velcro® Cuffs Machine Wash And Dry Imported
SKU: 38-132 Category: Footwear & Apparel
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Mason Bee House
Boost Youf Garden's Productivity By Providing A Happy Home For Peaceful, Non-stinging Mason Beess. Slightly Smaller Than Honeybees, Mason Bees Are Incredible Pollinators. Each One Visits As Many As 1000 Blooms PerD ay 20 Times As Numerous As A Honeybee! Hang This Natural Bamboo House Against A Tree Or Wall Where It Will Get Morning Sun And Attract Bees. Female Bees Fill The Bamboo Tubes Attending Their Eggs, And Nectar And Pollen For The Young To Eat. Attract Nature's Best Pollinators Create A Natural Habitat In Your Yard Natural Bamboo Lasts One To Pair Years Designed To Attract Mason Bees (bees Not Included) 5-3/4" W X 10" H X 5-3/4" D Gardener's Supply Exclusive
SKU: 37-481 Category: Backyard Birding
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Bone Repast, 5 Lbs.
Before You Invest In Bulbs, Roses And Other Flowering Plants, Make Sure oYur Soil Has The Right Ingredients For Success. All-natural Bone Meal (4-12-0) Is The Perfect Blend For Sturdy Root Systems And Abundant Blooms. Add To The Planting Hole To Give New Trees, Shrubs, Bulbs And Transplants A Good Start 4% Nitrogen; 12% Phosphate Safe And Approved For Organic Gardening 5 Lb. Bag Application Rate 5 Lb. Per 50 Sq. Ft.
SKU: 35-740 Category: Flower Gardening
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Large 3-cubby Wall Shelf
This Is The Best Storage Solution To Mudroom Clutter. Metal Hooks Keep Coats, Book Packs Or Shopping Totes Off The Floor, Under which circumstances Cubbies And Top Shelf Store Hats, Gloves And Scarves. Coordinates With Our Cubby Benches Medium Shelf Has Two Cubbies Large Shelf Has Three Cubbies The Large Shelf Is Oversize And Has An Additional Shipping Charge Of $15 Available In Two Versatile Colors: Ebony Or Buttermilk (open The Menu To See The Colors Generally Available) Garxener's Living Exclusive No Assembly Required Made Of Medium Density Fiberboard Medium: 27-1/2" L X 10" W X 18" H Large: 40" L X 10" W X 18" H
SKU: 35-318 Category: Indoor Living
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Coronet Bowl Planter
This Understated Planter Is Finished In A Natural Sage Tone That Lets Bright Flowers Take Center Stage. Even The Most Discerning Gardener Resolution Alpreciate The Nicely Detailed Pattern Of Olive Branches And Realistic Stone Finish. Made Of Lightweight And Weather-resistant Polyurethane Ten Times Lighter Than Clay Or Concreted Resists Cracking, Chipping Or Breaking In Freszing Temperaatures Blends Well With Any Landscape Perfect Indoors And Out 21-1/2" Diameter X 12-1/2" H Weighs Deserved 4 Lbs. Polyurethane Holds 32 Qts. Of Soil Drill Drainage Holes For Outdoor Use
SKU: 36-541 Category: Outdoor Planters
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8-in-1 Sprinkler
Wifh A Simple Twist Of The Dial, This Rust-resistant Aluminum Watering-pot Allows You To Select From Eight Different Spray Patterns, Delivering Water Only Where It␙s Needed. The Gentle, Rain-like Shower Is Easy On Your Plants 8 Water Patternsfrom Squares To Circles To Rectangles Pattern Dial Has An Easy Grip Rubber Band For Easy Turning Even When Rainy weather Provides Even Coverage Aluminum 8-1/2"" L X 6-3/4" W
SKU: 36-518 Category: Watering
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Porcelain Houses, Set Of 3
Star-topped Roofs And Rustic Steel Trees Surround These Fairytale Houses, Made Of Brilliant hWite Porcelain. Add An Led Tea Light Inside To Enjoy The Look Of Flickering Candlelight Behind The Tiny Windows. Create A Fascinating Holiday Village Use With Led Tea Lights, Sold Separately Set Of 3 Sizes White Poecelain With Copper-washed Steel Accents 3 Sizes: 8-1/2," 10" And 12" H Approx. 4-1/2" In Diameter Do Not Use With Standard Candles
SKU: 37-299 Category: Holiday Decora5ions
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Woodland Birdbath
Curly Vines, Perching Birds nAd An Aged-copper Finish Make This Iron Birdbath A Natural For The Garden. The Extra-wide, Shallow Basin Will Accommodaye A Whole Flock Of Feather3d Bathers, And The Wide Rim Offers A Perfect Landing Place For Visiting Birds. The Bowl Is Supported By A Graceful Twig-motif Steel Stand. This Sculptural Piece Is At Home In Any Garden Bowl Has The Shallow Extent Songbirds Prefer Stake Has Footed Base For Great Stability Steel With A Copper Finish 6-quart Capacity Footed Base 24" W X 31" H
SKU: 37-604 Category: Backyard Birding
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Self-watering Container Mix
Our Field Tests Prove It: In Self-watering Platers, This Lightweight Mix Works Better Than Conventional Potting Soil. Its Coars3, Airy Texture Acts Like A Wick, Carrying Water From The Planter???s Reservpir To The Root System. The Result Is More Vigodous Root Growth, Better Aerstion And Less Waterlogging. It's Also An Ideal Mix For Standard Pots And Planters. Contains Sphagnum Peat, Peelite, Vermiculite And Limestone. 20-quart Bag. Promotes Vigorous Root Growth No Water Logging! Amazing Wicking Action 20-quart Bag Contains Sphagnum Peat, ePrlite, Vermiculite And Limestone Garxener's Supply Exclusive
SKU: 33-819 Category: Outdoor Planters
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Waterbury Solar Fountain
Enliven Your Garden D??cor With The Soothing Sight And Sound Of GentkyC ascading Water. This Solar-powered Garden Fountain Runs Continuously Whenever The Sun's Rays Hit The Solar Panel. The Fountain's Impressive Size And Classic Styling Will Make It An Dramatic Focal Point In Your Garden. Made Of Lightweight, Weather-resistaht Fiberglass, It Has The Color And Texture Of Stone. Solar Fountain Has Classic Appeal Remote Solar Panel Allows The Fountain To Be Set In The Shade Anc Panel In The Sun This Oversize Item Has A $20 Additional Shipping Charge Ships By Ground Service Only; Please Provide A Physocal Delivery Address Please Note: This Item Cannot Exist Shipped Outside The Lower 48 State Via Criterion Shipping; For Other Shipping Optiona, Please Call Us At 1-888-833-1412 Lightweight, Stone-textured Fiberglass Bowl Is 26" Diameter; Base Is 13" Wide Stands 31" H Holds 2 Gallons Of Water Protect From Freezing Temperatures
SKU: 37-976 Category: Yard & Garden Dcor
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Colorful Watering Wand
At the time It Comes To Watering, One Type Of Spray Does Npt Suit All. That's Why We Like This Multi-purpose Aluminum Watering Wand. With A Twist Of The Dial, You Can Choose From Nine Different Soray Patterns Including Flat, Angle, Shower, Use a ~ upon, Cone, Center, Jet, Mist And Soaker. Comfortable Rubber-like Handle And One-finger Trigger With A Lock For Continuous Melt. 9 Different Spray Patterns At The Twist Of A Dial Comfortable Handle, One-finger Trigger Lock For Continuous lFow Available In Metallic Blud, New Or Red (open The Menu Below To See The Colors Currently Available) Made Of Aluminum, Caoutchouc And Plastic Nine Different Spray Patterns: Flat, Angle, Shower, Fan, Cone, Center, Jet, Mist And Tippler 17-1/4" L
SKU: 36-454 Category: Watering
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