There are no shortcuts to proper maintenance of ornamental plants in a garden. With the heavy rainfall we have been experiencing, fungus and pests proliferate.
These virus and diseases can spread rapidly causing loss of plants. Ignoring plants and their problems would not make the virus go away.
This week I am trying to save 300 plus ornamental plants that have been crying out for help a long time now. By the time I got to the plants and assessed the situation a small per cent of the badly affected plants had to be removed and destroyed to prevent the fungus from spreading. The remaining plants were treated with a first application of the necessary fungicide. A second application would be needed until the fungus has been cleared up. All plants were also trimmed and groomed.