Environmental Problems
Cultural plant problems and various types of environmental issues are inevitable, regardless of how well you care for your garden. So what is a gardener to do? The first step to solving gardening issues caused by environmental problems in gardens is to do your research. The pages that follow will help with that. With information for dealing with types of environmental issues like contaminated soil, floods, heat waves or cold spells, you’re sure to find something that relates to the particular needs of your garden. So keep reading to learn more.
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Ozone Plant Damage: How To Fix Ozone Damage In Garden PlantsOzone damage to plants occurs when plant foliage absorbs ozone during transpiration, which is the plant's normal breathing process. Learn more about treating plants with ozone damage in this article.
By Jackie Carroll
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What Is Monocropping: Disadvantages Of Monoculture In GardeningYou've likely heard the term monoculture at one time or another. For those who haven't, you may wonder "What is monocropping?". Learn more about monoculture in the following article.
By Susan Patterson
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Causes Of Faded Flower Color: How To Fix Color Fading In FlowersSometimes we experience fading flower color. Something happens that causes the once vibrant color of a flower to dampen. Find out what that is and how to fix it in this article. Click here to learn more.
By Susan Patterson
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Plant Deficiencies: Why Are Leaves Turning Reddish Purple In ColorNutrient deficiencies in plants are hard to spot and are often misdiagnosed. When nutrients are lacking, plants respond in a variety of ways—oftentimes in the leaves. This article will help with purple leaf color.
By Susan Patterson
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Yellow Plant Leaves: Find Out Why Plant Leaves Turn YellowA common sign of stress in plants is yellowing leaves. When this happens, it's time to do some sleuthing. Click here to get started.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Learn How To Avoid And Repair Transplant Shock In PlantsTransplant shock in plants is almost unavoidable. But there are a few things to know about how to avoid transplant shock and cure plant transplant shock after it has occurred. This article will help.
By Heather Rhoades
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What Is Fasciation - Information About Fasciation In FlowersIf you've ever found a flower stem that looks wide and flattened, splayed or fused, you've probably discovered an odd disorder called fasciation. Find out more about the fasciation deformation of flowers in this article.
By Jackie Carroll
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Frost On Plants - Information On Frost Tolerant Flowers And PlantsMost planting guides recommend installing plants after all danger of frost has passed, but you can also pick frost-resistant plants. Learn more about these in the following article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Hail Crop Damage: How To Care For Hail Damaged PlantsYou can feel the ping of hailstones on your skin and your plants can too. Hail crop damage can severely decimate the harvest. This article will help with repairing or preventing this damage.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Plant Leaves Turning White Or Pale: Learn About Plant Sunburn DamageThere's nothing like the smell of new plants, but when your plants are turning white, the fun is over. Established plants can also suffer the same fate. Find out what causes white-colored damage on plants and how you can prevent it in this article.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Reducing Soil Erosion: Using Plants For Erosion ControlReducing soil erosion is important to preserve nutrient-rich soils and natural or unnatural topography. Using plants for erosion control is an excellent method. This article will provide more info.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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What Is Sunscald: Learn About Sunscald On PlantsDid you know that plants and trees can get a sunburn just like human beings? Much like our sunburn, sunscald on plants damages the outer layer of a plant's skin. Read this article for tips on treating sunscald.
By Anne Baley
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Torrential Rains And Plants: What To Do If Rain Is Knocking Down PlantsRain is as important to your plants as sun and nutrients, but like anything else, too much of a good thing can spell trouble. Learn what to do for plants knocked down by rain in this article.
By Kristi Waterworth
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What Is Replant Disease: Advice For Planting Where Other Plants DiedPlanting where other plants died is possible but only if you take appropriate actions, especially when disease issues are involved - which may result in replant disease. Learn more in this article.
By Susan Patterson
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Leaf Gall Identification: Learn About Preventing And Treating Leaf Gall On PlantsOdd little bumps on leaves and funny protuberances on plant leaves may be a sign of pest, bacterial, or fungal problems. Leaf galls are actually harmless but it helps to know what causes them. Learn more here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Salt Injury To Plants: How To Save Plants From Salt DamageIn northernmost regions, where the use of salt spray is popular during winter, it is not uncommon to find salt damage on lawns or even some salt injury to plants. Learn more about treating it in this article.
By Susan Patterson
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Established Plants Are Tall And Leggy: What To Do For Leggy Plant GrowthPlants that become leggy or floppy tend to fall over, produce less flowers and produce and create an untidy spindly appearance. There are a couple of reasons why plants are tall and leggy. Learn what they are in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant

