How Do You Identify A Sick Shrub?
Shrubs add attractive, perennial features to any lawn or garden. The best way to keep shrubs healthy is to provide for their needs. Proper soil chemistry, adequate water, and optimal sunlight allow shrubs to thrive and provide them with the best defense against pests and disease. Once a plant is stressed, it is vulnerable. Always try to minimize stress from external factors that you can control. If a shrub is sick, examining the plant for symptoms is the first step for treatment. Properly identify the shrub. Some diseases attack only certain varieties of shrubs. Knowing the shrub species eliminates possible causes, making it easier to identify and treat the problem. Take note of the surrounding vegetation. Determine if the illness is confined to the shrub or if other plants appear to be affected too. Note if the shrub is failing to thrive. An overall weakly appearance can be indicative of root rot, which can be caused by over-watering or poor soil conditions. Without proper drainage an
