Powdery mildew happens to even the most carefully tended plants – seemingly out of nowhere, prized ornamental plants and lawns get a fuzzy gray coating that reminds you of that container you pulled out of the back of the fridge. Powdery mildew isn't immediately fatal, but it can cause considerable stress to your plants. Fortunately, you can control it in a few easy steps. Read on to find out how.
Powdery mildew happens to even the most carefully tended plants – seemingly out of nowhere, prized ornamental plants and lawns get a fuzzy gray coating that reminds you of that container you pulled out of the back of the fridge. Powdery mildew isn’t immediately fatal, but it can cause considerable stress to your plants. Fortunately, you can control it in a few easy steps, and here’s how.
About Powdery Mildew
The term “powdery mildew” actually refers to an entire group of fungi, each one attacking different types of plants. It usually starts with a few round white or grayish spots that you can rub off with your finger. They spread and join until the entire top leaf surface is covered, then it moves on to the underneath, stems, flowers, and fruit.