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I'm am very new to all this (as some of you already know) and need some help. I don't know what is growing in the garden but it hasn't been there long and already has black spots. The butterfly bushes as well as some others appear to be eaten by insects (which I can almost handle) but the others, I am very disappointed to see the spots. Can anyone tell me why I might be getting them? I did notice it on other plants in the garden in a different area but attributed that to the septic tank area (not knowing what else it could be). Here are some photos. I've been trying to catch up on weeding but I'm being eaten alive by misquitos even though I'm covered in OFF! Any help (with the spots) would be most appreciated!
Edited to add: I just read an article about fungus. I am guessing this is what the plants have - too much water or watering at the wrong time...? I have so much to learn!
black spot. it is a fungus. when the temps get in the 80's and above ceases to be a problem. it won't kill the plants. they might lose the infected leaves. some people worry to death over it but you can only do preventative spraying, other than that nothing. some plants are more resistant to it than others.
The best deterent to keep blackspot away is to make sure the plants get plenty water around the roots so any deseases and fungus dont get too big a chance to bother the plants, it seems to get a real hold on weeker plants, as you have it though, collect all the fallen leaves and burn them as this fungus hibernates over winter on the ground/leaves, it dont kill plants, just looks unsightly, I really strip off all the leaves on my roses as I see this develope, they look a bit tatered for a week or so, but it helps halt the spread. the bugs are easy to fix, you just have to track them down and identify them as all different bugs need different treatments, if they feed at night on your plants, go outside with a flashlight and try find them, if daylight feeders, look under/between the leaves, you will soon see what is eating your plants, either squash the bugs, knock them of with a strong jet from the hose, or find a spray/powder that garden store recomend. Good luck, WeeNel.
