@bastbrothers: Heavy rain + heat + humidity = prime fungal disease season 🌧️🦠 Seeing brown spots, black splotches, or white powdery mildew on your hydrangeas and shrubs? The good news: it’s mostly cosmetic and your plants should recover. Here’s what to do: • Remove affected leaves and throw them in the trash (not compost) • Apply a garden fungicide before the next rain — we like Arber Bio-Fungicide as a foliar spray • Clear dead leaves and debris from the base of the plant • Keep mulch a few inches away from the crown for better airflow And our biggest tip: NEVER overhead water your plants. Sprinkler systems create the perfect environment for fungal diseases and pests. Instead, use drip irrigation or soaker hoses on a timer to water at the root zone. . . . #TikTokLearningCampaign #gardeningtips #beginnergardener #gardenhacks #gardentok New Jersey garden center, beginner gardeners, gardening tips, plant tips, South Jersey garden center