RHS Pests & Diseases: New Edition, Plant-By-Plant Advice For Healthy Produce And Plants Book

RHS Pests & Diseases: New Edition, Plant-by-plant Advice, Keep Your Produce and Plants Healthy is a practical, trusted guide for gardeners who want clear, plant-focused solutions to common and emerging problems. Ideal for home vegetable growers, allotment holders, parents, teachers running gardening clubs, and anyone who cares about healthy plants, this paperback edition combines RHS expertise with up-to-date advice on diagnosis, organic control and legal best practice. This Paperback edition is Condition: BRAND NEW and carries the ISBN:9780241315606. Drawing on the authority of the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), the book is designed as a plant-by-plant reference so you can quickly find likely causes and effective remedies. What makes this new edition different: it adds current entries on recently prevalent pests and diseases and brings guidance in line with new legislation on chemical control. The content emphasizes growing for food and prioritizes organic, low-impact solutions wherever possible—perfect for gardeners who want productive, attractive plots without relying on harsh chemicals. Inside this plant-by-plant book collection. Use the book in three simple steps: look up the plant affected in the plant-by-plant listings; compare symptoms with the extensive symptom gallery for visual identification; then consult the A–Z directory for treatment and prevention measures. The approach is practical and user-friendly, helping both beginners and experienced gardeners make accurate diagnoses and choose the best course of action.. Extensive symptom gallery — visual aids to help you spot fungal, viral, bacterial and pest damage quickly.. Plant-by-plant listings — find tailored guidance for vegetables, fruit, ornamentals and houseplants.. A–Z remedy directory — step-by-step treatments, cultural controls and organic options first.. Updated legal & chemical guidance — aligned with current best practice and legislation.. Practical focus on produce — dedicated tips to keep veg and fruit healthy and harvest-ready.. Benefits for readers. This RHS guide helps you reduce time wasted guessing what’s wrong, avoid unnecessary chemical use, and protect harvests. It’s written by experts associated with the RHS—an organisation respected by gardeners and horticultural professionals—so you get reliable, evidence-backed advice. Trusted by parents planning educational gardening activities and by teachers running school allotments, it’s also a great resource for community gardens and small-scale growers. Use cases: ideal for bedtime garden-planning with kids, quick reference while tending an allotment, or a classroom resource for lessons on plant health and sustainable growing. Whether buying for yourself or as a gift, RHS Pests & Diseases: New Edition, Plant-by-plant Advice, Keep Your Produce and Plants Healthy is an essential, authoritative addition to any gardener’s bookshelf. It’s a practical, timeless keepsake that helps protect your plants, improve yields and build confidence—perfect for gardeners seeking long-term, sustainable success.