Marigolds, Myrtle, and Moles: A Guide to Troubleshooting Garden Pests and Diseases

Marigolds, myrtle, and moles are all common garden pests and diseases. While they can be a nuisance, there are a number of things you can do to identify and treat these problems so that you can keep your garden healthy and thriving.

Marigolds, Myrtle and Moles: A Gardener's Bedside Book - the perfect book for gardening self-isolators

by Alan Titchmarsh

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Language	:	English
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Marigolds

Marigolds are a popular garden flower that is known for its bright colors and strong fragrance. However, marigolds are also susceptible to a number of pests and diseases, including:

• Aphids
• Spider mites
• Whiteflies
• Thrips
• Botrytis blight
• Powdery mildew

To prevent these problems, it is important to keep your marigolds healthy and well-watered. You should also avoid planting them in areas that are too shady or crowded. If you do find pests or diseases on your marigolds, you can treat them with a variety of natural or chemical solutions.

Myrtle

Myrtle is a popular evergreen shrub that is often used in landscaping. However, myrtle is also susceptible to a number of pests and diseases, including:

• Aphids
• Scale
• Mealybugs
• Whiteflies
• Rust
• Powdery mildew

To prevent these problems, it is important to keep your myrtle healthy and well-watered. You should also avoid planting it in areas that are too shady or crowded. If you do find pests or diseases on your myrtle, you can treat them with a variety of natural or chemical solutions.

Moles

Moles are small, burrowing mammals that can cause a great deal of damage to gardens. Moles feed on a variety of plants, including:

• Roots
• Bulbs
• Tubers
• Seeds

To prevent moles from damaging your garden, you can take a number of steps, including:

• Trapping
• Poisoning
• Repellents
• Exclusion

If you do find moles in your garden, it is important to take action to remove them as soon as possible. Moles can quickly cause a great deal of damage, and they can be difficult to get rid of once they have established themselves.

Marigolds, myrtle, and moles are all common garden pests and diseases. However, by following the tips in this article, you can keep your garden healthy and thriving.

Marigolds, Myrtle and Moles: A Gardener's Bedside Book - the perfect book for gardening self-isolators

by Alan Titchmarsh

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	911 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	176 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported

FREE