Powdery Mildew Fungus on Black-Eyed Susans … What to Do! #garden #gardens #gardening

It’s summertime in the Mid-Atlantic area of the U.S.A. We have a gorgeous plant that is native to the Mid-Atlantic area, which is Black-Eyed Susans. They are perennials so they multiply and return every Summer. They do not need fertilizer; just full sun and water when they get dry. Since they multiply quickly, they may get crowded, which can lead to powdery mildew fungus. Last year, we spayed a fungicide by Ortho, however the insects, birds and bees don’t like chemicals. Therefore, we have not sprayed fungicide yet … We are debating whether to let Mother Nature take care of the powdery mildew fungus …

This summer, we tried a new strategy — we did NOTHING! We decided to let Mother Nature run it’s course, and it worked! We had gorgeous blooms all summer, and enjoyed watching the birds, bees, butterflies and insects feed. Now, it’s late summer and the blooms are fading, but the seedheads still provide food for our fine feathered friends.

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