![]() ![]() For local friends, it’s easy enough to pick up a handcrafted bouquet from your favorite florist and deliver it yourself, but as many of us know, loved ones don’t always live nearby. If you’re like me, whether it’s a holiday or special occasion, there’s always a reason to celebrate your friends and family with fresh flowers. Sending flowers as a pick-me-up for a friend that you know needs one can also go a long way. I always love giving and receiving flowers for the happy moments like birthdays, housewarming, engagements, and other big life events, but also for the sad ones when someone is grieving. Southerners know how to celebrate and honor loved ones, which often involves a flower arrangement. Whether you’re sending them for a celebration or condolences, flowers are fit for any occasion and season. An editor reviewed this content before it was published.You’d be hard pressed to find anyone who was ever unhappy about receiving a beautiful bouquet of bright blooms. * This article was crafted with the help of an AI tool, which speeds up The Mirror's editorial research. It is a natural weed deterrent and can also serve as a protective barrier against harsh weather conditions. The gardening technique involves spreading a layer of nutritious material over soil and around plants. September is the ideal time to start mulching your gardens. Water deeply so the plant doesn't get stressed and mulch to around three inches, which will lock in moisture and suppress weeds.” He added: “Pruning at the right time in an open bowl shape to an outward-facing bud will reduce the chance of mould, mildew and black spots taking hold. This crucial step can be undertaken in late summer. Pruning, which involves removing dead or overgrown parts of a plant, not only keeps the plant healthy but also encourages fresh growth on flowers. He suggested that pruning, watering, and mulching will help reduce the chances of black spots reoccurring. Despite it being a serious issue, Michael said it can easily be prevented with proper care. He urged people not to leave it on the ground or put it in a compost bin. Michael stressed that any leaves that have black spots or are suspected to have black spots should be destroyed immediately, reports Express. Or, you can pull in the opposite direction to the growth to easily remove them by hand." If you're doing this with a pair of secateurs, remember to give them a good clean after to stop the spread. To combat the issue, he advised: "The best thing you can do is pick them off, and remove any and all affected leaves, even if that means completely defoliating the plant. In a recent online video, the expert urged people to look out for their roses turning yellow and rapidly falling off the plant. The best defense is said to be proactive prevention, such as keeping weeds and pests at bay in garden beds. ![]() Michael Griffiths has shared his top tips for eradicating black spots on the treasured plants as cooler temperatures and wetter weather increases the likelihood of the dangerous disease.īeyond being visually unappealing, black spot can weaken roses, cause them to shed, and make the flowers more susceptible to other diseases. A gardening expert has warned homeowners to stay vigilant over “one of the most serious fungal diseases for roses", which could stop the flower from blooming next year.
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