Q: I have noticed rose shrubs in mine and many gardens have holes or pale grayish patches on the leaves, but I don’t see any bugs on them. Is this an infection or something I’m just not finding? A: ...

Columnist Don Kinzler answers questions about what may be causing holes in rose and bean leaves and how to determine how recent, brief rainfalls affect how much we should water our plants and lawns ...

Caterpillars, slugs, chewing insects, wildlife, and fungi are the top culprits behind holes in outdoor plant leaves. Each leaves different clues like slime trails, ragged edges, or missing buds. You ...

Roses have been popular flowers for centuries and remain popular today. Their large, showy, often fragrant flowers grace many landscapes. Humans aren’t the only animals that find roses attractive, ...

If you stood outside all summer, you would look a little chewed up too. This is what I sometimes tell people when they become concerned about holes in plant leaves. Our plants are habitats for many ...

Diagnosis to a problem is always key. When we feel out of sorts, it is helpful to check in with the doctor and find out if we should be worried. Likewise, when rose blooms or leaves look different, ...