Have you noticed some unusual white powder on your plant leaves? You might be dealing with a challenging fungal disease. Powdery mildew can slowly ruin all of your crops and prevent them from blooming!
It’s a real disaster to see all your hard work go to waste. That’s every gardener’s worst nightmare! Luckily, I’ve got some amazing tricks that helped me last year when my plants were dealing with this fungal disease.
I know coping with powdery mildew seems impossible, but with these methods, you can handle it quite easily!
Space Your Plants For The Best Results
Your plants don’t like to be crowded! If you give them enough space, you’ll be preventing the spread of powdery mildew from one plant to another. Not just this disease, but also others that your plants might face.
On the other hand, if you’ve already planted seeds close to each other, don’t panic! You can simply prune excess leaves. See, there’s nothing that can’t be fixed!
If You Want To Prevent Disease, Stop Watering Like This
If you are already dealing with powdery mildew, you should stop watering your plants overhead. That can be the reason why it might keep spreading to your other crops.
The combination of the heat your garden has been dealing with for months and high humidity creates perfect conditions for this fungal disease.
That’s why you should always water close to the ground around your plants’ bases. It’s a great way to keep your crops healthy throughout the season and reduce the possibility of them being affected by powdery mildew!
Shady Conditions In Your Garden Might Help Diseases Spread Quickly
Another reason why powdery mildew might be spreading around your plants like crazy is shady conditions. That’s why you should place your crops or flowers in a sunnier spot in your garden. This disease is sensitive to sunlight and extreme temperatures.
However, if you grow plants that prefer partial shade, such as hydrangeas, you should still place them where they can get some sunlight. Don’t worry, it won’t burn your flowers. Instead, it should help prevent them from getting affected!
Grab Your Shears And Prune Affected Leaves
If the infection has already affected your beautiful plants, prune them! By cutting away damaged leaves, you’ll get rid of the powdery mildew.
Just be careful not to shake the leaves while pruning. I accidentally did that, and the next morning my crops were all covered in white powder.
Also, clean your shears after you’re done with the work. Disinfect them to prevent spreading the disease to other plants when you prune them next time.
This Organic Spray Will Make Powdery Mildew Vanish In No Time
If you’re not a fan of strong chemicals, you might want to try neem oil! It contains a powerful extract from the neem tree that is known to protect against bugs, fungi, and all kinds of bacteria.
Spray your crops early in the morning and let it do its job. This will keep your plants safe, and there won’t be a trace of powdery mildew!
One friendly piece of advice is not to use neem oil on your flowers, as it can harm bees!
There won’t be anymore powdery mildew after using these amazing tricks! Even if your plants are already affected by this disease, you’ll be able to recover them quickly. That way, you’ll keep your crops and flowers thriving in your garden until the first frost!
I couldn’t wipe the smile off my face when I saw that these tips actually cured all of my plants. Now take matters into your own hands, defeat powdery mildew, and come out a winner! I’m rooting for you!
Good luck!