Common Plant Issues

Landscaping in El Paso faces unique challenges, from plant diseases and pests to extreme weather conditions.

• Scale on Japonica: Sap-sucking insects that cause tissue damage. Specialty treatment required.
• Spider Mites: Thrive in heat and damage plant cells. Specialty treatment recommended.
• Fire Blight: Spreads rapidly as a bacterial infection. Requires antibacterial treatments.
• Cochineal Scale: Affects cacti forming cottony white spots. Severe cases will require treatment.
• Boring Beetles: Feed on plant tissues causing decline and death. Specialty treatment required.
• Aphids: Spread quickly causing severe leaf damage.  Specialty treatment recommended.
• Pine Needle Scale: Infests pine trees causes severe needle drop. Specialty treatment required.

These plant issues can be diagnosed and treated by The Growing Concern. Call to schedule 915-533-1064 or book an appointment online with our Horticultural Specialist.