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Why Does My Plant Look Like This? - Plant Diagnosing 101
It is devastating to put all the work and care into tending a plant only to discover that some other bacteria or disease has also been giving it a lot of attention. Thankfully, with a little bit of investigation, the cause of your plants' distress can usually be determined and fixed. Wilted or Dead Seedlings The culprit here is insidious and cruel. Cutworms like young seedlings and as the name suggests, they cut them at ground level, often girdling or killing the plant. They prefer tomatoes, kale, cabbage, and broccoli but aren't really that picky and will go after any seedling. The larval caterpillars who do the damage come in a variety of colors and grow up to 2” long. Placing a cardboard collar around young seedlings is a great way to prevent access to the cutworms. Beneficial nematodes applied to the soil do a lot to control any cutworm population. Wilted Leaves The most common causes are diseases like Fusarium and Verticillium fungi. These two will enter the plant through its' roots and then cut off the water supply to the leaves, which then causes wilt. The best way to handle any disease in the garden is to remove infected plants and destroy them so the disease can't spread. There are also vegetable varieties that have been developed as resistant to these diseases. A fungicide can also help to prevent the disease from spreading. Rapidly wilting plants are likely the result of squash vine borers. These large wasp-like looking moths drill holes in plant stems and have a feast. They like melons, pumpkins, and all kinds of squash. To verify this is the pest causing problems in your garden, look for a hole in the stem near the ground. Squash vine borers can be carefully cut out of the stem to save the plant if it is discovered before the plant dies. An insecticidal soap applied at the stem base helps kill any larvae. Yellow Leaves Leaves can turn yellow for a variety of reasons. The main one is usually over-watering, which can happen is holding water and not draining properly. Adding sand to the soil and not watering as deeply will help. Another cause is the much-despised squash beetle, which loves to suck on cucumber, squash, melon, and zucchini leaves until they turn yellow and die. As with most pests, if you see one, you for sure have an infestation on your hands. Squash beetles are hard to control. As adults, they can be hand-picked off the leaves and killed. Larvae, orange spots found on the undersides of leaves, can be treated with insecticidal soap or neem. Yet another cause of yellow, as well as wilted, leaves are whiteflies. Evidence of a whitefly infestation is a sticky residue on the leaves, which is the excrement of these little moth-like white flies. They prefer tomatoes, peppers, sweet potatoes, and citrus trees. Sticky yellow insect traps will catch the adults and stop them from reproducing. Stunted Growth There is a prolific group of pests called aphids that love to suck all the juice out of plants, favoring the youngest plants most. They form large groups and gather on the undersides of leaves. They especially like cabbage, kale, tomatoes, and lettuce. The result of their feedings is deformed, distorted, and stunted plant growth. Aphids are tiny pear-shaped creatures and can be hard to see but you will not miss their calling cards. Aphids can be removed by spraying water on them to knock them off the plants or with insecticidal soap or oil. To prevent aphids from appearing again, plant to attract beneficial insects that will eat them. Defoliation Don't mistake the culprit here for a ladybug. The Colorado Beetle, ladybug shaped with black and tan stripes, will eat your entire plant if left to it. They like tomatoes, potatoes, eggplants, peppers, and tomatillos and if you see even one, take action because you for sure have an infestation. These beetles can be hand-picked off plants. Neem-based insecticides work really well against them too. Be sure to clean up your garden and rotate your crops each year because these guys love to overwinter in garden debris so they can be ready to attack again in the Spring. If you see damage on any type of bean plant, the pest at work here is the Mexican Bean Beetle. The adult beetles are copper colored with black spots and look similar to a ladybug. The larvae are yellow with soft bristles sticking out. They multiply quickly and will destroy a row of beans in no time at all. When they get tired of eating the leaves, they will start eating the beans too. Planting flowering herbs, like summer savory, will attract a wasp that loves feeding on the Mexican bean beetle larvae. Hot pepper wax insect repellent works well to repel these pests. Holey Leaves If you see small ragged looking holes, possibly in combination with wilted leaves and stem, then you have some cucumber beetles in your garden. These pests are bright yellow and can have either black spots or stripes. They love cucumbers, melons, pumpkins, and squash. Cucumber beetles eat the leaves, making holes, and then transmit bacterial wilt as they eat, so you end up with two problems with this one. The best defense against these beetles is to cover your plants with a row cover until they flower and then using an organic pesticide if they are causing trouble. The only combat against bacterial wilt is to choose plant species that are resistant. Tiny little holes all over the leaves are evidence of flea beetles. These are tiny black or brown flea-sized pests that move quickly and enjoy corn, potatoes, tomatoes, radishes, and eggplant. They lay their eggs in the ground and the larvae will eat plant roots too. Yellow sticky traps work really well in controlling these beetles. Neem and garlic oil can be applied to the leaves to keep these guys away, as well. Two more pests that love eating leaves and leaving holes are snails and slugs. An infestation of either of these can be hard to control since they are hard to see. They only feed at night and will invade in droves. They prefer wet leaves so it is best to water the garden in the morning so the leaves have time to dry before the slugs come out at night. Slugs and snails will eat any plant but have a preference for seedlings. They start eating holes in the leaves and will consume the entire plant if left unchecked. Keeping slugs and snails out of the garden can be difficult once they've discovered the feast. Frogs, toads, snakes, and birds all eat slugs and snails so they should be encouraged to hang out in the garden. Slug bait is often the only way to keep them under control once they begin, however. Make sure the active ingredient is iron phosphate as that is the only slug bait that is non-toxic to birds and the other animals that eat slugs and snails. White Powder on Leaves Powdery mildew is a fungal disease that leaves a white to gray powder over the foliage. If left untreated, leaves will turn brown and drop off. This disease likes beans, squash, zucchini, cucumbers, tomatoes, and pumpkins. To prevent the disease from occurring, ensure there is good air circulation between plants and water plants in the morning so they have time to dry during the day. Remove any infected foliage immediately to prevent it from spreading. The best defense is to choose plant varieties that are resistant. Dark Spots On Leaves Small, dark, spots on the leaves are usually a sign of bacterial leaf spot. The spots start out wet and then, when they dry, leave small black rimmed holes. Bacterial leaf spot attacks all plants but particularly at risk are fruit trees, strawberry plants, all members of the brassica family, tomatoes, and peppers. It can leave black spots on the fruit too, not just the foliage. This disease usually gets into vegetable gardens through infected seedlings and transplants. Make sure you are buying any starts from a reputable place to avoid this from happening. There is no cure for this disease but it can be prevented from spreading. It overwinters in the soil so make sure to clean up the garden and around trees so it doesn't have good places to hide. For fruit trees, choose a variety that is resistant to bacterial leaf spot. As you can see, most of these issues are entirely treatable and even remedied. The key is to catch it early and deal with it quickly because left alone, it will only get worse. Take the time to correctly identify the problem and deal with it and your garden will remain healthy, happy, and productive.
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Why Gardening is Good for Your Health
The mental and physical benefits of gardening have long been known by those who spend time outside nurturing and tending their vegetable plants. The opportunity to get your hands dirty and watch plants go from seed to maturity touches many elements in our nature that need nurturing themselves. Gardening for Physical Health It can be a struggle to find time to exercise for the sake of exercising. After all, we have chores to do, errands to run, kids to run after, work to attend to, and a whole host of other claims on our time. Gardening, however, is not just physical exertion for the sake of exertion. There is a reward at the end. An excellent reward at that. Fresh vegetables grown with your own sweat and hard work are an amazing motivator. Gardening requires a wide variety of physical movements which get the blood moving and improve overall health. Most of it is low-impact as well, which makes it an accessible choice for people of all abilities. Digging, planting, and weeding are mostly repetitive tasks but one of the great things about gardening is the variety of work. The activities are rarely tedious which can be an obstacle with other types of exercise. Additionally, eating all those vegetables you are growing is awesome for your health. Home-grown vegetables are infinitely better in quality and taste than store bought ones. Kids may turn their noses up at broccoli from the store but when it is broccoli they have watched grow from seed to crown, it is suddenly personal and much more interesting. People who grow their own vegetables tend to eat healthier. Gardening for Mental Health Studies recently have linked gardening with a lower risk for developing dementia. The main reason being that when a person is in a garden, they are surrounded by sights, smells, and sounds that are relaxing on a deep inner level. Gardens are known to reduce stress and improve relaxation. The act of creating something, literally from the dirt, tending it, watching it, and reaping its rewards is something we don't often experience in our everyday lives. How often do we get to see every step in a process as well as enjoy the end result? Watching a seed grow to a mature plant through our own efforts is a great way to boost confidence, improve overall morale, and show accomplishment, which increases self-confidence. Gardening is a fantastic activity for kids and adults of all ages who struggle with depression or self-confidence issues. Gardening provides a balance in our lives between work and play that we are sorely missing in this modern fast-paced world. Gardens force us to slow down and take our time; they give us an outlet to express ourselves creatively and in return, they reward us with bounties of fresh, healthy foods – something that can also be hard to find in this modern world. Maintaining a garden gives a person a sense of purpose, a goal to strive towards that has a physical identifiable reward, and a reason to be outside getting much needed fresh air. To learn more about gardening and to get inspired, follow us on Facebook.
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How To Attract Beneficial Insects
Butterflies, bees, and bugs need your garden and your garden needs all these beneficial insects too. Creating an environment that is appealing to these insects will greatly enhance the success of your garden. There are many places insects can make their home and so the key is to make your space the most attractive option. Why Do We Need Beneficial Insects? The main reason is for pollination. When bees fly from one flower to another, they are passing on pollen and this pollen is what causes a plant to mature and grow fruit. Sure, you could do a lot of pollination on your own by hand but it is so much easier to let the bees do the work! The second reason is that there are many good bugs that will eat the pesky bugs and therefore save your garden from being eaten up and destroyed. This reduces the need for pesticides and also reduces the work you need to do in the garden because, given the right circumstances, the bugs will happily do it for you. What Do Beneficial Insects Want? Like most creatures on this earth, the basic needs of beneficial insects are quite simple yet particular. They need food, water, and shelter. They are looking for a safe space to live and raise a family. Food A plant flowers and produces nectar to attract insects to it. Each plant produces unique nectar meant to appeal to a certain type of insect. Not all insects want the same dish at the buffet! Plus, many like a buffet with a wide variety to choose from. Plant a wide variety of vegetables and flowers and you will have a wide variety of beneficial insects showing up to enjoy them. To encourage a specific insect, it is important to research what plants or flowers they enjoy most and plant for them. There are around 4,000 types of bees in North America and each one has its' preferred food choice. It has been observed that bees tend to prefer native plants over exotic ones and they also prefer large patches of flowers. Water All creatures need water and insects are no different. Butterflies, in particular, like to gather together and have a social drinking time. Installing a bird bath or a basin for catching rainwater will encourage these insects to stay awhile. Shelter Insects need shelter to protect them from predators, to give them a safe place away from the elements, and to raise their young. Most insects like small hideaway type places, like bushes and hedges. They also like piles of wood or bunches of twigs, as well as hollow branches. Provide a variety of spots around your garden that will appeal to the insects and they will come. Ditch the Pesticides Pesticides don't differentiate between beneficial bugs and pesky, destructive bugs. Using any type of pesticide will get rid of all the insects. When the beneficial ones are gone, it is bad for the health of your garden and it is more likely that the garden will develop other issues. It also creates more work because now there are no good bugs to maintain the space and pesky ones can sneak back in and wreak havoc. When it comes to planning and planting your garden, don't forget about our insect friends who do so much of the work for us and allow us to have fresh vegetables and flowers each and every year. For more ideas and inspiration, follow us on Facebook.
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