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Holly Hocks #941709

Asked August 06, 2026, 11:37 AM EDT

Can you tell me why my Holly Hocks seem to be drying up when I water them often. I have seen Bugs on them and a certain fly hovering around them

Stearns County Minnesota

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It is possible that they have a fungus. Sanitation is the only solution https://extension.umn.edu/news/fungal-diseases-mid-summer-garden-challenge.

Barbara, Anoka County MG, TCA Replied August 06, 2026, 3:04 PM EDT

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Holly Hocks #941709

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