gardenia bushes have black mold

My gardenia bushes have black mold or something on the top of the leaves and little white specks (bugs) on the bottom. What do I use to get rid of this? Also, what is best to fertilize the bushes? They did bloom and I have cut them back now.

Thanks
sara

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 06/05/2015 @ 3:24 pm

Aphids or Scale are your most likely issues.
Neem Oil is a good choice.

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