Get help identifying garden pests and plant diseases. Share photos and symptoms so the community can help diagnose problems and suggest solutions.
If something in your garden doesn’t look quite right, you’re in the right place.
This category is for diagnosing and discussing garden pests, plant diseases, and other plant health issues. Our community is here to help identify problems and suggest solutions.
To help others give you the best advice possible, please include as much information as you can when asking for help.
Helpful details to include
When posting, try to share:
• What plant you’re growing
• What symptoms you’re seeing (spots, holes, discoloration, wilting, etc.)
• When the problem started
• Where the plant is growing (garden bed, container, indoors, greenhouse)
• Your general location (for example, Winnebago County or Northern Illinois)
Photos are extremely helpful
Clear photos of the plant, leaves, stems, or pests can make a big difference in diagnosing the issue.
If possible, include:
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A photo of the entire plant
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A close-up of the affected area
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A photo of the underside of leaves (many pests hide there)
Once your issue is solved
If someone helps identify the problem, please mark the helpful reply as the solution so other gardeners can easily find the answer in the future.
Over time, this category will grow into a helpful resource for gardeners dealing with common pests and plant diseases in our region.
Thanks for helping build a helpful and supportive gardening community! 