Pest, Weed & Fungus Control

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Garden pests come in all sizes.

Few things can kill your plants faster than pests or fungal diseases. Unfortunately, if you have a beautiful landscape, chances are that you have these at some time throughout the year.

We can’t control nature, but we can try to maintain a healthy and attractive home landscape. With the increase of pests, weeds and fungus are in our urban environment it can be overwhelming to keep up with everything happening around us. Here at Buchanan’s Native Plants, we specialize in helping you take care of your lawn and garden so you can enjoy your home.

Seasonal Garden Issues

Brown Patch
Chinch Bugs
Powdery Mildew
Boxwood Blight

What is Brown Patch?

Browning, or yellowing, that occurs in circular patterns in the lawn and spread outwards
Very prevalent in wet and cool enviorments

How to treat:

Treat areas with a fungicide

What are Chinch Bugs?

The chinch bug is a small insect that commonly infests Bermuda and St. Augustine grass and other warm-season turfgrasses.

How do I know if I have chinch bugs?

Browning/yellowing splotches

How do I treat chinch bugs?

Treat affected areas with insecticide

What is ‘Powdery Mildew’?

Powdery Mildew is a fungus caused by temperature fluctuation and high humidity.

How can I treat powdery mildew?

Treat affected plant with Copper Fungicide

What is ‘Boxwood Blight’?

Boxwood blight is a fungal disease. In warm, humid climates, it can be a devastating problem because it attacks boxwood plants from the roots up.
Bushes thin throughout and black lines down the stem will occur
Leaves will turn tan in color with dark outlines

How can I treat boxwood blight?