Q.Holly Bush Disease
We have a coal dust type covering on our holly bush and 2 bay tree leaves this year. Can you please tell me what it is and how to treat it? Thank you.

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It sounds like sooty mold, which is a symptom of several kinds of pests that can attack hollies. I recommend treating the plants with neem oil. This will kill any pests on the plant and treat the sooty mold as well. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/pests/neem-oil-uses.htm