Hi There,

Hope everyone is doing well and your gardens are all blooming and prospering...

I have morning glories and moonflowers in pots and I noticed that all the bottom leaves are looking scraggly--yellow and dessicated. I think I have a spider mite problem and have been spraying meticulously with a mixture of Murphy's Oil Soap, dishwashing liquid, and water. And it has been raining a bit here so I know that helps.

My question is: is it normal for so many of the bottom leaves to go yellow? Each day I pick off a handful and the bottom of the vines are looking bare and unnattractive. Is this a common thing for morning glories and moonflower vines? Could they go yellow from too much water?

Also, I've planted more morning glory seeds at the bottom to see if it will help fill the bottom out later. Has anyone had any luck with planting seeds at this time in the summer season?

It's my first experience with these vines and none of my friends know what to do so I am at a loss! Any input, as always, is greatly appreciated.