Table 2.

Landscaping situations in relation to likelihood of disease.

LocationPrincipal advantagePrincipal disadvantageDisease likelihood
S side of buildingrapid foliage dryingHigh air and soil temperatures+ + +1
N side of buildingCool air and soilSlow foliage drying+ + + +
E side of buildingMost rapid foliage drying in morningShaded for part of day+ +
W side of buildingDelayed dew formation in eveningShaded for part of day+ + +
Around pond edgeDew formation inhibitedSlow drying of wet foliage+ + +
Paved terrace with tree openingsRapid foliage drying+

  • ↵1 + = least disease, + + + + = most disease.