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Hi. There are damaged leaves on my roses. There are no visible signs of any insects. What can cause this and what to do
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Problems with roses #868838
Asked May 17, 2024, 9:51 AM EDT
Hi. There are damaged leaves on my roses. There are no visible signs of any insects. What can cause this and what to do
Oakland County Michigan
Expert Response
Your rose may have been exposed to an herbicide. Did you or a neighbor have your lawn treated by a lawn company? If so, mist from the herbicide may have drifted over to your rose bush. Deeply water the rose bush and give it plenty of water all summer long. You can trim away the worst of the damage and your rose bush may outgrow the worst of the damage.
Thank you for your question and have a great gardening summer.