Next website update scheduled for 1/17, and includes the new Fruits & Vegetables section along with updates to the entire Plant Selection section.
Garden pests and diseases are common challenges that can affect plant health, growth, and productivity, requiring careful observation and management to maintain a thriving garden.
Aphids – Small, soft-bodied insects that suck sap from leaves and stems, causing curling and yellowing. They feed on vegetables, roses, and fruit trees.
Cabbage Worms – Green caterpillars that chew large holes in cabbage, kale, broccoli, and cauliflower leaves. They can stunt plant growth if left uncontrolled.
Tomato Hornworms – Large green caterpillars with horn-like tails that devour tomato, pepper, and eggplant leaves quickly.
Japanese Beetles – Metallic green beetles that skeletonize leaves on roses, grapes, beans, and other ornamentals.
Spider Mites – Tiny red or yellow mites that feed on plant sap, especially on tomatoes, cucumbers, and roses. Leaves may turn yellow and develop fine webbing.
Mealybugs – Small, white, cottony insects that feed on succulents, citrus, and houseplants, weakening plants and producing sticky honeydew.
Slugs & Snails – Mollusks that feed on tender leaves of lettuce, cabbage, and flowers, leaving irregular holes and slime trails.
Powdery Mildew – White, powdery fungus that affects cucumbers, squash, roses, and grapes, reducing photosynthesis and plant vigor.
Botrytis (Gray Mold) – Gray, fuzzy fungus on strawberries, tomatoes, and ornamentals that causes rotting of fruits and leaves.
Rust – Orange or reddish pustules on leaves of beans, hollyhocks, and roses, reducing photosynthesis and weakening plants.