Download or read book Landscape Plant Problems (Of the Pacific Northwest) written by Ralph S. Byther and published by . This book was released on 2000-11-01 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains how to use an integrated approach for effective plant problem management, which also reduces pesticide use. The first step is to accurately diagnose the problem and its cause. Over 500 vivid full-color photos depict plant problems that commonly occur in the Puget Sound area; many also appear in E. Wash. State. Illustrates signs of disease, insects and mites, and cultural or environmental problems as they occur on 78 popular ornamental and fruit-bearing plants. A diagnostic ref. for pesticide applicators, county agents, Master Gardeners, nursery workers, pesticide retailers, and home gardeners. Covers: herbicide damage, cultural/environmental, problems, insect/mites, and diseases.