Avoid Pest-Prone Plants in Your Garden

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Some plants are just naturally prone to problems. Do some research before you buy plants, to avoid those which will not do well for you. There are many resources out there for you to check with, that can steer you in the right direction.

Garden phlox is a staple of many perennial gardens, but in warm, humid climates, it's highly susceptible to mildew. The flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) is prey to a wide range of insects and diseases, including borers and anthracnose. The European white birch is susceptible to the bronze birch borer

by Marie Hofer, Gardening Editor, HGTV.com



These tips may help you avoid wasting money on plants which will die on you or which will take up too much of your time to be worth planting in your garden. I hope it helps you make wise decisions.

Avoid Pest-Prone Plants in Your Garden