TY - BOOK AU - Buczacki,Stefan AU - Harris,Keith TI - Pests, diseases & disorders of garden plants SN - 9780007488551 U1 - 635.049 23 PY - 2014/// CY - London PB - William Collins KW - Plant diseases KW - Garden pests KW - Control N1 - Previous ed.: 2005; Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - PLANT PATHOLOGY & DISEASES. Essential for all gardeners, horticulturists and naturalists, this is a practical, highly-illustrated guide to dealing with disorders that affect fruit, vegetables, trees and ornamental garden plants. A revision of the highly acclaimed Collins Guide to Pests, Diseases and Disorders first published in 1981, the book now features completely updated text, the addition of several new pests and diseases that have become a threat in the last decade, and an impressive full colour plate section with over 600 photographs. The Introduction provides general information about garden hygiene and plant care and control, including an assessment of pesticides and chemicals. Special attention is given to the increasing importance of biological control in gardens ER -