Garden pests and diseases
How to spot, prevent, and deal with common garden problems.
Don’t let garden pests and diseases ruin your hard work! In this blog post, we’ll help you identify and tackle some of the most common issues that can plague your plants.
From pesky aphids and slugs to fungal infections like powdery mildew, we’ll show you how to spot the signs and take action before it’s too late. With natural remedies and preventative measures, you can protect your garden and keep it thriving year after year.
Say goodbye to wilted leaves and chewed-up flowers – and hello to a healthy, happy garden!
Action you can take to protect your plants from garden pests:
Signs of pest and disease infestation: Regularly inspect your plants for signs of pests and diseases, including discoloured leaves, wilting, and unusual growth patterns.
Natural pest control methods: Use natural pest control methods such as hand-picking insects, spraying with insecticidal soap, or introducing beneficial insects like ladybugs and lacewings.
Garden hygiene: Practice good garden hygiene by removing debris and dead plant material to eliminate hiding spots for pests and reduce the risk of disease spread.
Avoid overcrowding: Avoid overcrowding plants, as this can create favourable conditions for pests and diseases to thrive.
Choose disease-resistant varieties: Choose disease-resistant plant varieties whenever possible to minimise the risk of infection.
Organic pesticides: Consider using organic pesticides as a last resort, and always follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully.
Pests and diseases in the UK:
By incorporating these pest and disease management strategies into your gardening routine, you can protect your plants and keep your garden looking healthy and beautiful year-round.
Plants resistant to common garden diseases:
Roses (Rosa)
- ‘Knock out’ (Resistance: Black spot, Powdery mildew) – Latin name: Rosa ‘Knock out’
- ‘Carefree wonder’ (Resistance: Black spot, Powdery mildew) – Latin name: Rosa ‘Carefree wonder’
- ‘Sunny knock out’ (Resistance: Black spot, Powdery mildew) – Latin name: Rosa ‘Sunny knock out’
Phlox
- David’ (Resistance: Powdery mildew) – Latin name: Phlox paniculata ‘David’
- ‘Jeana’ (Resistance: Powdery mildew) – Latin name: Phlox paniculata ‘Jeana’
- ‘Nicky’ (Resistance: Powdery mildew) – Latin name: Phlox paniculata ‘Nicky’
Coneflowers (Echinacea)
- ‘PowWow Wild Berry’ (Resistance: Powdery Mildew) – Latin Name: Echinacea ‘PowWow Wild Berry’
- ‘PowWow White’ (Resistance: Powdery Mildew) – Latin Name: Echinacea ‘PowWow White’
- ‘Magnus’ (Resistance: Powdery Mildew) – Latin Name: Echinacea purpurea ‘Magnus’
Daylilies (Hemerocallis)
- ‘Happy returns’ (Resistance: Rust) – Latin name: Hemerocallis ‘Happy returns’
- ‘Stella de oro’ (Resistance: Rust) – Latin name: Hemerocallis ‘Stella de oro’
- ‘Pardon me’ (Resistance: Rust) – Latin name: Hemerocallis ‘Pardon me’
Verbena
- ‘Homestead purple’ (Resistance: Powdery mildew) – Latin name: Verbena bonariensis ‘Homestead purple’
- ‘Superbena’ series (Resistance: Powdery mildew) – Latin name: Verbena ‘Superbena’
- ‘Lanai’ series (Resistance: Powdery mildew) – Latin name: Verbena ‘Lanai’
Lavender (Lavandula)
- ‘Munstead’ (Resistance: Root rot) – Latin name: Lavandula angustifolia ‘Munstead’
- ‘Hidcote’ (Resistance: Root Rot) – Latin name: Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote’
- ‘Provence’ (Resistance: Root Rot) – Latin name: Lavandula angustifolia ‘Provence’
Coreopsis
- ‘Moonbeam’ (Resistance: Powdery mildew) – Latin name: Coreopsis verticillata ‘Moonbeam’
- ‘Zagreb’ (Resistance: Powdery mildew) – Latin name: Coreopsis verticillata ‘Zagreb’
- ‘Early Sunrise’ (Resistance: Powdery mildew) – Latin name: Coreopsis grandiflora ‘Early Sunrise’
Salvia
- ‘May night’ (Resistance: Powdery mildew) – Latin name: Salvia nemorosa ‘May night’
- ‘Victoria blue’ (Resistance: Powdery mildew) – Latin name: Salvia farinacea ‘Victoria blue’
- ‘Mystic spires blue’ (Resistance: Powdery mildew) – Latin name: Salvia longispicata x farinacea ‘Mystic spires blue’
Marigolds (Tagetes)
- ‘Durango’ series (Resistance: Powdery mildew) – Latin name: Tagetes patula ‘Durango’
- ‘French vanilla’ (Resistance: Powdery mildew) – Latin name: Tagetes erecta ‘French vanilla’
- ‘Antigua’ series (Resistance: Powdery mildew) – Latin name: Tagetes erecta ‘Antigua’
Geraniums (Pelargonium)
- Rozanne’ (Resistance: Powdery mildew) – Latin name: Pelargonium ‘Rozanne’
- ‘Max frei’ (Resistance: Powdery mildew) – Latin name: Pelargonium ‘Max frei’
Let’s create your perfect garden
For any help with fighting against these garden evils, contact Flourish Landscaping in order to help protect your garden today.
Contact us today to arrange a consultation and start transforming your garden into the perfect outdoor space for you and your family.
