Whats Wrong With My Plant? (and How Do I Fix It?) A Visual, De Deardorff, David. Editorial Timber Press, Tapa Blanda En Inglés, 2009

Descripción

Become a Plant Doctor-No Ph.D. Required! "What's Wrong With My Plant?" provides an easy system for visually diagnosing any garden plant problem and matching it to the appropriate cure. This book offers organic solutions for over 400 plant maladies and is a go-to source when your plants not at is string_containing areeir best. This innovative and user-friendly guide presents easy-to-follow, illustrated flow charts to accurately diagnose the issue. It includes 100% organic solutions and features photographs and drawings of stressed, damaged, and diseased plants to aid with accurate comparison.

Review:
“This attractive, comprehensive, authoritative and easy-to-use guide, allowing gardeners to diagnose and organically treat a wide range of plant problems, is a worthy addition to any gardener's library.” -Library Journal

“This is one of the best books I’ve seen for guiding the gardener through the maze of maladies that can affect garden plants. . . . This book is a valuable tool and long overdue.” -The Washington Post

“Bases its guidance on progressive drawings that will help puzzled gardeners diagnose the troubles. Another advantage: Suggested remedies are organic.” -Chicago Tribune

“A handy reference book for figuring out how to help your plants stay healthy.” -Garden Gate

“Almost as good as having your own consulting plant doctor at hand.” -Plant Talk

“An essential book for anyone who gardens.” -Garden Design Online

“An answered prayer for all gardeners.” -Real Dirt

“It’s like having a Master Gardener at your beck and call, any time of the day, any season of the year.” -About

“A great resource for gardeners at any level of experience.” -San Jose Mercury News

“The idea behind 'What’s Wrong With My Plant?' is so intuitive that it's a phenomenal resource for the serious gardener as well as for those who just want to understand why some flowers wilt and die.” -Minneapolis Star Tribune

“It was with great joy and relief that I opened an envelope containing 'What’s Wrong With My Plant?' My excitement heightened when I saw that authors David Deardorff and Kathryn Wadsworth had approached the subject organically.” -Oregon Live

“A combination of drawings, photos and easy to understand advice on organic methods for diagnosing and treating a whole host of plant issues.” -Stonington-Mystic Patch

“Whether your garden consists of herbs on a kitchen windowsill, a vegetable garden, an elaborate backyard border, or a container on a patio, 'What’s Wrong With My Plant?' is an indispensable resource. If you can see it, you can fix it. Curing a sick plant just doesn’t get any easier.” -Growing a Greener World

From the Back Cover:
Dealing with a sick plant is one of the most frustrating situations a gardener or houseplant owner can face. Fortunately, help is at hand. This book enables you to recognize what’s plaguing your plant and then implement an appropriate cure without resorting to toxic chemicals. Part 1 presents illustrated flow charts organized by the plant part on which the symptoms appear, enabling you to accurately diagnose what is ailing your plant. Part 2 tells you how to fix the problem; whether the cause is growing conditions, pests, or disease, you’ll find a safe, organic solution. Part 3 is a photo gallery of common problems; compare your plant to a photograph to verify the malady you’re dealing with.

About the Author:
David Deardorff is an expert in plant pathology and botany. He has a Ph.D. in botany and has conducted extensive research on plant diseases in the United States and abroad. The author's expertise is evident in the book's clear and concise approach to troubleshooting plant health issues.