Or if they are problem on a paved area, boiling water will put paid to the problem. Mildew and Blackspot can be troublesome in the ornamental garden and it has to be said that some plants are more susceptible than others. A copper-based fungicide in the form of Bordeaux Mixture is a powder that you dissolve in water and spray on. It will control mildew and other fungal infections and can be used on seedlings to prevent damping off . Bicarbonate of soda is also a good natural control as well.
Autumn is a time for winding down, both for the garden and the gardener.
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