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Gardeners have named the most effective remedy for dealing with powdery mildew on roses

Anastasia Kryshchuk

Gardeners have named the most effective remedy for dealing with powdery mildew on roses
A remedy for combating powdery mildew on roses

Excessive watering and high temperatures can promote the spread of a disease called powdery mildew, which is a fungal infection. This can cause the flowers to turn brown, weaken, and dry out.

Sometimes it can even kill the plant. Powdery mildew looks like a white powder sprinkled on the leaves stems, or flowers, according to Express.co.uk.

Roses are very susceptible to powdery mildew, but it can also affect other flowers. If left untreated, powdery mildew will make the flowers unsightly and significantly weaken other plants.

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For treatment, you need to use a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and water. It is optimal to mix ten tablespoons of hydrogen peroxide in a bucket of water.

A solution of hydrogen peroxide and water can help stop the spread of powdery mildew spores in the garden. As a preventive measure, you can spray the plants once a week.

Other ways to prevent powdery mildew are to water the plants directly into the ground and soil and avoid getting water on the leaves to prevent mold from developing. Make sure the plants are not crowded in the beds and have access to plenty of sunlight and air circulation.

As a reminder, you can stimulate the growth of roses by pruning the flowers. However, roses should be pruned correctly to avoid harming the bush.

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