Home Gardener's Garden Pests & Diseases is the essential guide to
identifying, targeting, and banishing common pests and diseases from the
garden. All gardeners know the disappointment of finding their flowers
nibbled, or their prized produce riddled with rust. Armed with this
essential guide, you can stop the destruction. Get acquainted with all
the common pests and diseases that afflict ornamentals, vegetables,
fruits, and houseplants, and learn the best ways to deal with them. The
effective options include both biological controls--increasingly popular
in the gardening world--as well as the better-known organic and chemical
methods. At-a-glance checklists explain which ailments generally afflict
various plant types, from roses and rock-garden plants to soft fruits
and vegetables.