Beginner Gardening: Blight Plight, 1 by _Nadine

_Nadine wrote:
Hello all,

I'm am very new to all this (as some of you already know) and need some help. I don't know what is growing in the garden but it hasn't been there long and already has black spots. The butterfly bushes as well as some others appear to be eaten by insects (which I can almost handle) but the others, I am very disappointed to see the spots. Can anyone tell me why I might be getting them? I did notice it on other plants in the garden in a different area but attributed that to the septic tank area (not knowing what else it could be). Here are some photos. I've been trying to catch up on weeding but I'm being eaten alive by misquitos even though I'm covered in OFF! Any help (with the spots) would be most appreciated!

Edited to add: I just read an article about fungus. I am guessing this is what the plants have - too much water or watering at the wrong time...? I have so much to learn!

This message was edited Jul 1, 2007 5:56 PM