Why Is The Stems Where The White Flowers Were Now Brown Sticks?

Question

I bought 2 different elderberry bushes this year and planted with black kow manure compost. That is what the co-op said to do. I have a trickle water irrigation to them. I water 20 min a day. One plant had flowers and the second plant never got flowers. I went away for a visit 3 days. When I came back, all white flowers gone and the stems of the flowers were brown. I am new to growing these. Help please.

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Answer 1

It looks like you may have infected soils! Here are some articles that will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/test-soil-for-pests-and-diseases.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/elderberry/planting-elderberry.htm