How to Protect Your Garden From Common Threats

Gardens are wonderful things. They can provide food and beauty, making them both practical and enjoyable. Gardens need a lot of care to be healthy and vibrant though. There are some common threats they can fall prey to, so it's important that you take steps to protect your garden from them.

Weeds

Any plant that is growing where you don't want it is technically a weed and can hurt your garden. Unfortunately, invasive plants and weeds tend to be quite hardy and difficult to get rid of. Weeds pull water and nutrients from the soil and prevent the plants you want to grow from using those resources themselves. If they grow too densely and too tall they may prevent your garden plants from getting the sun they need as well. Some weeds may take a more active role in harming your garden. There are some that literally grow and climb up your other plants, strangling them in the process.

Pests

There are lots of pests that can threaten the health of your garden. These creepy crawlies like to munch on your plants. Depending on the extent of the infestation, this can lead to severe plant damage and death. It can be tempting to reach for the pesticide, but you might want to consider other options as well before making your decision. Some professional pesticides can be dangerous to beneficial insects in your garden. Some of these good insects are the natural predators of the ones you want to get rid of, so encouraging their presence can only help. You can also try floating row covers or natural pesticides that are less likely to be harmful.

Mold and Mildew

Mold and mildew both threaten the health of garden plants as well. This garden threat can be encouraged by the honeydew left behind by some of the pests you may have, but can also be a result of poor watering practices. It's important to water your garden correctly so that your plants get the water they need where they need it. Too much water or soaking the leaves too much can lead to mold and mildew growth. By controlling garden pests and taking care in how you water your garden, you'll reduce the chances of it falling to mold and mildew growth.

Whether you have a vegetable garden, a flower garden, or some other type of garden, you need to take care to protect it from common threats. Weeds, pests, and mold and mildew can damage or even kill your plants. Take a proactive approach to protecting your garden that will keep it flourishing.

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