Oftentimes, our dreams of beautiful gardens are dashed this time of year when damage from insects, critters, and plant diseases starts to wreak havoc on our gardens and landscapes. Before you despair, here are a few things you can do to prevent further damage and to prevent damage in the future.
There are many helpful online and smart-device apps available for identifying plants, insects, and plant diseases. This is a great place to start since you want to make sure before you start yanking a 'weed' or spraying a 'pest' that you know what you have is correctly identified. You can also reach out to MN Extension and their Master Gardeners for more information. Ask a Master Gardener | UMN Extension.