Offers hundreds of photographs to help identify common garden pests and diseases, and gives detailed advice on treatment, control, and prevention. "...For this new edition we have undertaken an extensive revision, with more than 25 new pests and diseases added and all entries comprehensively updated with new information on diagnosis, methods of control, and resistant plant choices."--page [7].

It may seem counterintuitive to want bugs in a garden, but insects are indeed valuable garden companions. Especially those species known for eating the bugs that eat plants. Assassin bugs, damsel bugs, and predatory stink bugs are all carnivores that devour the bugs that dine on a garden. Attracting Beneficial Bugs to Your Garden is a book about bugs and plants, and how to create a garden that ben¬efits from both. In addition to information on...

Pests in your garden are a challenge no one wants to face but very few gardeners manage to escape. Instead of turning to synthetic chemical sprays, baits, and dusts, Mulvihill shows you how to handle even your worst pest woes naturally. You'll learn to identify common vegetable garden pests, based on both the damage they cause and their physical appearance. Then you'll discover the most effective organic pest-control products to minimize damage while...

"Ideal for first-time gardeners, Grow Pests & Diseases has everything you need to know to prevent and treat a wide range of plant pests, diseases, disorders, and more. Learn how to keep plants in top condition, recognize signs of ill health, and diagnose potential problems using the fully illustrated directory"--