Grow Pests & Diseases: Essential Know-how and Expert Advice for Gardening Success

Description

Accessible, practical guide to keeping plants healthy, ideal for first-time gardeners. Discover how to keep your garden in the best of health. Ideal for first-time gardeners, Grow Pests & Diseases contains everything you need to know to prevent and treat a wide range of plant pests, diseases, disorders, and more. Far more than a simple list of treatments, this book shows you how to keep plants in top condition, recognise the signs of ill-health, and decide whether or not intervention is needed, while the fully illustrated ailment directory is organised by symptom and plant type for quick and easy identification. Packed with practical, jargon-free know-how, this easy-to-use guide has everything you need to know to help your garden Grow.

Jo Whittingham is a gardening writer with a postgraduate degree in horticulture from the University of Edinburgh and a passion for growing fruit and vegetables. She is a former garden columnist for The Scotsman newspaper, and has also written for a range of gardening magazines. She is the author of DK's Grow Something to Eat Every Day, Garden Rescue, and Grow Easy Veg.