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Lauren Bradbury

Powdery mildew on plants - Experts explain what causes this harmful disease and how to get rid of it for good

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Tending to a garden can be relaxing. More often than not, however, having a garden and growing plants involves a lot of stress, a lot of problem-solving, and a lot of frantic Googling. But if you’re wondering why you have powdery mildew on your plants, you’ve come to the right place.

In the UK, many garden ideas are ruined by common garden pests (we feel like we spend our whole lives trying to get rid of slugs), ever-changing weather, and diseases that threaten the health and well-being of our plants. And while there are many common rose problems and diseases, powdery mildew can affect roses… and just about every other plant in your garden too.

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