Show Date: 5 Mar 10
Diagnostics is probably the most difficult part of gardening!
Fungal leaf spot on Maple
Here are some questions that a Master Gardener might ask of you to find out what’s wrong with your plant?
- Exactly what kind of plant is it? (may sound easy but some folks don’t know)
- Is it growing in the right conditions? Are it’s requirements being met?
- Compared to a healthy plant, what is wrong with yours?
- If the leaves are brown or yellowed, are they crispy or flexible?
- Do you see signs of insects
- Are there brown spots on the leaves? If so, are they round or random?
Sometimes there is more than 1 reason a plant is not doing well. In trees, it can take years to show decline. Weather conditions play a huge role in issues with large plants!
Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic [Cornell University]
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