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Common Pests & Diseases
Common Garden Pests and Diseases
Aphids
What are aphids?
Aphids are small insects (2-4mm) that feed on plant sap. They usually come in large groups and feed on the undersides of tender terminal growth as well as the stems of new growth. They range in color from green, black, red, yellow, brown, or gray. Green aphids can be especially hard to see since they blend in with most foliage.
What common plants do aphids attack and eat?
They are known for being attracted to Camellias, Dahlias, Nasturtiums, Roses, Citrus plants, Fruit Trees, Shade Trees, Shrubs, Beans, Beets, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Cabbage, Chard, Cucumbers, Kale, Lettuce, Okra, Spinach, Squash, and Tomatoes. But they can be on a variety of other plants as well.
What does aphid damage look like?
Signs of aphid damage include twisted and curled leaves, yellowing of leaves, stunted or dead shoots and poor plant growth.
What products are available at Madison Earth Care to control aphids?
Captain Jack’s Neem oil
Captain Jack’s Insecticidal Soap
Powdery Mildew
What is powdery mildew?
Powdery Mildew is a fungal disease that’s common in plants exposed to humid environments with low light exposure. Overcrowding plants in your garden can increase the likelihood of this disease as well. Plant leaves infected with powdery mildew will gradually turn yellow, die, and fall off. The disease can also spread to the stems of the plant. This disease has been more prevalent this year due to the environmental conditions created by smoke from the wildfires in Canada.
What common plants are affected by powdery mildew?
Many vegetable plants are affected by powdery mildew including artichoke, beans, beets, carrot, cucumber, eggplant, lettuce, melons, parsnips, peas, peppers, pumpkins, radicchio, radishes, squash, tomatillo, tomatoes, and turnips. Perennial plants such as Aster, Hollyhock, Bee Balm, Phlox, Columbine, Joe Pye Weed, Coreopsis, Delphinium, Geranium, Lupine, Rudbeckia, Salvia, Veronica, Yarrow, and Heliopsis can be prone to contract this disease. Powdery mildew attacks shrubs and trees as well including but not limited to Azalea’s, Rhododendron, Maple trees, Birch trees, Dogwood’s, Lilac’s, Viburnum and Kamia.
What does powdery mildew damage look like?
Powdery Mildew presents as light gray or white powdery spots on infected leaves. It also turns the leaves a bright yellow, which can start off spotty then eventually take over the whole leaf. Powdery Mildew can be found underneath infected leaves as well as on stems, flowers, fruit and vegetables of plants.
What products are available at Madison Earth Care to treat powdery mildew?
Captain Jack’s Copper Fungicide
Captain Jack’s Neem oil
Slugs
How do you know if you have a slug problem?
Slugs are most active after dark, between the hours of dusk and dawn. If you are gardening during the day, chances are you won’t see them. In the light of day slugs hide in damp places such as under stones, ground cover, planters, and even burrow into the soil to avoid dehydrating.
What common plants do slugs attack and eat?
Slugs are known for eating basil, beans, cabbage, dahlia, delphinium, hosta, lettuce, marigold, and strawberries just to name a few.
What does slug damage look like?
If you see rounded smooth holes that are more often in the center of your leaves than the edges this is most likely slug or snail damage. You may also see evidence of their slime trails on the plants as well as on the top of the soil.
What products are available at Madison Earth Care to control slugs?
Bonide Diatomaceous Earth
Captain Jack’s Slug Magic
Softscaping Vs Hardscaping
Our landscaping is made up of both hardscaping and landscaping. They are both often intertwined with one another but distinctly different. The way that you take care of them differs. Your landscaping plays an important role in your property’s curb appeal. So, it is important to regularly maintain your hardscaping and softscaping to keep your property looking beautiful and safe. What is the difference between hardscaping and softscaping though?
Hardscaping is the things on your property that will remain unchanged through time. That generally includes your walkways, driveways, patios, and other solid, hard elements. Softscaping is the elements of your property that generally change over time. Examples include flowers, shrubs, gardens, and lawns. Both are a part of your overall landscape but different in nature. Both need frequent care to maintain their curb appeal and keep your property safe to be on.
Contact Us Today for Landscaping Services!
At Madison Earth Care Landscaping, we provide professional landscaping services to the Guilford, CT area. It can be challenging to find the time to care for your landscape. It requires a lot of time and attention that many of us simply do not have. Thankfully, our landscapers can handle all your yard work for you. Our services include planting, lawn care, landscape lighting installation, and mulching. Contact us today to schedule your landscaping services!
Spring is just around the corner and now is the time to start dreaming of all the things you want to accomplish with your landscaping and lawn care services this season. It can be tough to know what actions you should take to yield the best results, so we have a few tips and tricks to help you out.
Clean your lawn up – Get rid of old leaves from the fall, tree branches, and any other debris that would get in the way of your having the ideal landscaping setup and garden this spring. The landscaping services we offer at Madison Earth Care Landscaping can include lawn care services as well.
Fertilize & get rid of weeds – Weeds can choke out any good plants or vegetables you take the time to plant, so be sure to get rid of them. Pull weeds up from the roots to avoid them growing back, or use weed killer to get rid of them. After the weeds are gone, fertilize your lawn and garden areas to help encourage good plants and vegetables to grow.
Mow early – It can be tough to find time to mow, especially if you have a large property. One of our lawn care services is lawn mowing, so give us a call and schedule an appointment to have us come take care of it for you.
Get good mulch – Don’t skimp on the mulch because not only will it help fertilize your garden and other areas you do landscaping, but it will also conserve the moisture in your soil. Contact our expert landscapers for help finding the best mulch for your landscape design.
Give Madison Earth Care Landscaping a call to schedule an appointment for lawn care and other landscaping services. We proudly serve the Madison, Guilford, and Clinton, CT areas. We hope to hear from you soon!