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How to prevent powdery mildew in Portuguese Laurel hedge?

Skylark001Skylark001 Posts: 75
in Problem solving
Hi.  New leaves are beginning to appear on our Portuguese Laurel hedge and I'm thinking how I can make sure the hedge doesn't get covered in powdery mildew this year.  It happened last year and when I then sprayed with an anti-fungal (for powdery mildew) it was too late, it didn't get rid of the mildew, and the leaves looked a sorry sight for the rest of the spring and summer.

So can I do something in advance to make sure powdery mildew doesn't get a grip on the hedge again this year?

Thanks.

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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    Powdery mildew usually occurs when the plant is stressed by drought. Lots of water (a good soaking) along the root area two or three times a week, every week from now until mid September should give you a rejuvenated hedge. 😊 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





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