One one of the first steps in fixing any garden issue is to identify the root cause. There are Facebook groups that can be used - like PlantIdent101 or What's the Problem on My Plant? Others may want to conduct their own research with trustworthy databases and online searches.

The use of integrated pest Management (more on that later) is the best approach to address any gardening issue. So here are the three basic steps to tackle a problem that you have in the garden

1. Use databases, like those listed below, to identify the issue.
2. Read about the five practices of IPM that will help you avoid the environmentally-destructive short-term fix of using chemicals.
3. Make a plan for your strategy and keep working until you are successful.

All of it starts at weed Pest and Disease Databases for identification

What's the issue? What is the reason my vegetables aren't growing? Are the leaves rotting? All of these questions and more are often solved by searching for reliable databases of weed pests and diseases. We recommend you check one of these reliable databases:

Insects

• Bug Guide - Identification, Images, & Information for Insects, Spiders, etc for the US & Canada
• Common Insects in Vegetables in Ontario - "Cropportunities"
• OMAFRA Weeds and Insects

Diseases

• Ontario Crop Diseases - OMAFRA
• Professional Lawn Care Association - Turf Diseases
• Ugly Leaf Diseases in Vegetables Master Gardeners Great charts to aid in the treatment of cucumbers, onions, tomatoes, and melons.

Weeds

• Ontario Weeds
• Weeds - Know Your Enemy
• Weed Info.ca
• Downloadable Weed Guide for Ontario Crops

Integrated Pest Management Resources

Take a look at our introduction to grasp the basics Gardening with less chemicals An introduction to IPM

• Ontario Crop Integrated Pest and Weed Management
• Cornell University - Pests and Integrated Pest Management

One of the first steps to solving any gardening issue is identifying the root cause. Many use Facebook groups, like PlantIdent101 or What's the Problem on My Plant? Some will prefer to do your own research by using trustworthy databases and online searches.

The use of integrated pest Management (more about it below) is the best approach to address every garden issue, so here are the three basic steps to tackle a problem within your yard:

Conduct a thorough investigation, using databases like the ones below to pinpoint the problem. You could also ask Master Gardeners for advice. Read about the five principles of IPM which will allow you to stay clear of the environmental-damaging temporary fix using chemical.
Create a strategy for your approach and then persevere until you are successful.
It all begins by introducing weed Pest and Disease database to identify
What's the issue? What is the reason my vegetables aren't growing? Are they infected? These and other questions are often solved by searching for reliable databases of weed pests and diseases. We recommend you check one of these databases that are reputable:

Insects
Bug Guide - Identification, Images, & Information for Insects, Spiders, etc for the US & Canada
Common Insects in Vegetables in Ontario - "Cropportunities"
OMAFRA Weeds and Insects
Diseases
Ontario Crop Diseases - OMAFRA
Professional Lawn Care Association - Turf Diseases
Unsightly Leaf Diseases in Vegetables Master Gardeners - fantastic charts for problems of cucumbers, onions melons and tomatoes.
Weeds
Ontario Weeds
Weeds - Know Your Enemy
Weed Info.ca
Downloadable Weed Guide for Ontario Crops
Integrated Pest Management Resources
Begin with our overview of the basics of gardening. Chemicals Introduction to IPM

Ontario Crop Integrated Pest and Weed Management
Cornell University - Pests and Integrated Pest Management