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Protecting plants from the weather Shrubs and perennials can easily be damaged by winter weather. Rather than pulling the shrubs and perennials in fall, provide an insulation around the plants' base. During summer, snip off dead flower heads and leaves of flowers. For movable plants, move them to a shady place. Plants in containers can have the chances of freezing. Protect these plants by double wrapping insulating material around the container. Put up a temporary windbreak to protect the plants from the strong wind. Cover new plants or new shoots with a large plastic.
Preventing problems by using chemicals There are times when the chemical control is the best remedy to problems on plant. Some plant chemicals are natural and organic and they are acceptable to control insect pests and fungal disease. Putting chemicals to prevent pests and diseases is time consuming and expensive. The best way to prevent the plants from having pests and diseases is always have the plants grow strong and healthy by checking on them often. Concentrate on the plants' hygiene, clean environment, clean equipment and fresh soil mix. Check new plants regularly from gray molds. Remove pests by hand, stick or by using an equipment. The natural prevention of problems of plants Many garden pests can be prevented by the use of natural predators. The living predators can be bought by mail order or online stores. Frogs and toads eat the snails, caterpillars and woodlice. Birds of different kinds eat snails, caterpillars, aphids and grubs. There are also the biological substances that can be mixed to water used to spray the plants or applied directly to container plants or to the garden. Stacked logs in the garden attracts a natural living predators. Inspect and investigate the plants. If one or two plants show symptoms of diseases, take them off right away. If physical damage or lack of nutrients is a suspect problem, find out more about the soil or check the roots if they are damaged. Adding nutrients prevents the plants from yellowing of leaves and dead portions and discoloration of the leaves. |
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