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Diagnosing and Treating English Ivy Decline Caused by Excess Moisture

Three diseases (stem rot, anthracnose, bacterial leaf spot) all stem from excess water. Stop water flow under the ivy, divert downspouts. Apply copper fungicide/bactericide plus 1 lb 10-10-10 per 100 sq ft for recovery.

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