Whatever the problem, from slugs and bugs to molds, rots, and wilts, here is expert guidance in diagnosing pests and diseases and dealing with them quickly and effectively. Full-color photos and detailed descriptions are included for more than 130 international plant problems. With this handy directory, there is no need to know what kind of plant you have since it is arranged according to affected plant part—leaves, flowers, stems, roots, or the whole plant. Care for your trees, shrubs, annuals, perennials, vegetables, and even houseplants with expert information at your fingertips. At-a-glance guides, troubleshooting charts, and detailed information on the 10 most common pests, diseases, and disorders, complete this must-have reference.
Steven Bradley has written more than 30 gardening books, including Propagation Basics, winner of the Garden Writers' Guild Award for Best Practical Book. He is author of the booklets for the Ground Force series of gardening programmes and the Ground Force Weekend Workbook co-authored with Alan Titchmarsh, BBC Books. He writes for many gardening magazines, including the RHS Journal, BBC Gardeners' World, Garden Life, The Garden and Garden Answers as well as for the Sunday Express. Creator of the Masterclass series in Gardens Monthly, he is also a regular on BBC radio and lectures to students at Capel Manor College (Enfield), the Inchbold School of Design in London, leading specialist days at the English Gardening School in London.