I will start by saying… I have taken on a lot and don’t really know what I’m doing. I have dogs vomit, orange slime mold, spider mites, witches broom on roses(according to Google, lol) I have a LARGE space. I don’t know what to do. I read that the fungus on mulch is ok, just ugly. I don’t want to lose everything I have because I am inexperienced and overwhelmed. Help PLEASEEEE!
The fungus either came with the mulch or the spores were blown in. They typically are not harmful. You can use a commercial fungicide on it or scrape that area off and move it elsewhere. I’m not sure about the cause of the marigold’s issues. It could be pests or possibly fungal. It’s small enough to not sweat it. I would wear gloves, remove all of the marigold and soil, then, disinfect the pot in warm soapy water or hydrogen peroxide. I would wash down the area with the soapy water. I’m clueless about the rose bush problem. I would consult a nursery owner or staff. Bring a bagged sample of the dying stems and lots of photos including closeups. I’ve found small business nursery owners are very knowledgeable and helpful especially when they can still compete with big box stores and remain open for decades. 🪴🍀
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Mushrooms normally are a good sign, but also means don’t water for awhile… there is a lot of moisture there. Uhm for the rest, if you have neem oil I would just spray it all over everything lol.
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