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How To Avoid Trouble
In terms of staying healthy,
plants are a lot like people. They are most likely to fall victim
to a disease or other injury if they are stressed out. So, one of
the most important strategies for avoiding pest and disease problems
is giving the plant the right amounts of water, fertilizer, and
light to keep it happy. A happy plant is a healthy plant, or is
it the other way around?
Keep in mind that every
plant is different - and what works with one may not work with another.
It's essential that you get to know your plants and pay attention
to any signals of distress before a problem gets out of control.
Other strategies for
avoiding pest and disease problems:
- Check plants carefully
before you buy them to make sure they are healthy and pest-free.
- Only buy plants from
people you trust, who know how to care for plants.
- Choose plants that
are suited for your climate and environmental conditions.
- If you notice a problem
with a plant keep it away from your other plants.
Don't get discouraged
if your plant gets a pest or disease - it doesn't mean you have
to get rid of it. Check out the other articles in this section for
advice for identifying and solving your plant's problems.
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