A hazardous drug that eliminates free will and can wipe the memory of its victims is currently being dealt on the streets of Colombia. The drug is called scopolamine, but is colloquially known as âThe Devilâs Breath,' and is derived from a particular type of tree common to South America.
When selecting roses, always select cultivars that are able to tolerate the coldest temperatures in your area based on USDA hardiness zone maps. One of the ways to protect roses for the winter is to be sure they go completely dormant. To accomplish this, stop fertilizing early enough so growth slows down. No fertilizer should be applied after August 15. To further encourage dormancy, stop dead-heading or cutting flowers after October 1 and allow the plant to form hips. There are many methods to provide winter protection for roses.
The holes in you rose leaves are most likely caused by caterpillars. If you go out at night with a flashlight you will see them, and you can pick them off and drop them in jar of water. Or you can spray your roses with an insecticide for caterpillars. You might have to spray again in 7 days to get rid of these bugs that are eating holes on your rose leaves.