Soil
Poor drainage
Poor drainage traps water around roots and can mimic disease, nutrient issues, or general decline.
How to confirm it
- Watch how long the bed or container stays wet after irrigation or rain.
- Dig a small test hole to see whether water pools below the surface.
- Check for compacted soil or blocked drainage holes.
Next Steps
Fixes connected to this cause
Improve soil drainage
Drainage problems usually need a physical fix such as better soil structure, better bed design, or a different watering method.
Install drip irrigation
Drip irrigation helps prevent both drought stress and constant wet foliage by delivering water more consistently at the soil line.