I've been really struggling with my flower plants lately; it's like I can't catch a break! I'm dealing with pests and fungus constantly. One plant has powdery mildew, another has these orange fungus spores, and then there are spider mites on my rose and aphids on both marigolds and calendula. I can't believe how persistent the flies are—I'm finding fly eggs almost daily! I've tried using neem oil and neem water, keeping them in the right sunlight, and not overwatering them, but it feels like just one problem after another. Does anyone else relate?
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I totally get where you're coming from! A few years back, I hit a wall with gardening too and decided to simplify things. I cut back on what I was growing, and it was the best choice! Now, I just focus on a few containers with tomatoes and peppers, plus a couple of pots of flowers. It’s so much easier, and I enjoy it way more without the overwhelming stress!
I'm kind of new myself, but I love flowers and have picked a few like Indian rose, vinca, calendula, and dahlia. I'm dealing with powdery mildew on my dahlia and I think I might have spider mites too. The marigold is a nightmare with all these aphids! I'm isolating them, but it’s just exhausting trying to manage it all!