outdoor leaf spots
Please, need help with major leaf trouble. Experienced outdoor grower, never seen this problem. No obvious insect trouble. Inspected with magnifying glass no spider mites. Outside plants in 25-gallon holes; filled holes three years ago with Miracle-Gro potting mix. Each spring, amend with Osmoscote Time-Release Fertilizer and half-cup Dolomite lime. Also, mixed 1 cup dried blood with soil halfway down the holes. Plants looked fine until 7/22, then noticed BB-sized white spots on leaves that became necrotic spots. Leaves then turned yellow, began falling off. All plants affected, but planted many yards apart. Began watering early summer with 1 tbsp Miracle-Gro 20-20-20 per gallon H2O, but dont think its over-fertilization, which Ive experienced before. Any help is greatly appreciated! First 2 photos in beginning stages, second 2 in advanced stages. (Would not allow photo posting, will try again tomorrow.)
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