Howdy folks,
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What's the problem with oleanders?

Xylella fastidosa

Thats the short answer. A nasty little bacterium that has moved up
from the Gulf Coast into Central Texas, popularly known as Oleander
Leaf Scorch.
Diagnostic lab at A&M has confirmed this disease in samples from
Travis county. No treatment at the moment (A&M pathology lab) but I
have seen a lot of folks waste money spraying fungicides in useless
attempt to save plants that are dieing off.
I first noticed it two years ago coming in from samples in
neighborhood near Steck and Mesa. I think while there is not yet a
treatment for it, we shouldn't be adding to the population of hosts.

take care, we have a great weekend coming up for gardening.
Steve Coyle
www.austingardencenter.com