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Dwarf Crepe Myrtle Watering Issues: Mushrooms Indicate Soil Health

3 new dwarf crepe myrtles: leaves red/yellow, droopy, flowers burned after 3 weeks. Thousands of tiny mushrooms around one (doing better). Watering every other day in Texas heat.

Diagnosis

Mushrooms = soil breaking down/composting (good). Sagging/burned one = overwatered. Black leaves = too much water. Yellow dropping = too little. Water past plants to encourage root growth.

Schedule

3x/week for 1 month, then deep weekly watering. Florida method for heat. Ensure drainage.

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