What causes the leaves of my flowers and hostas to become lacey looking?
Question:Many of my annuals and perrenials leave's suddenly have a lacey, holey appearance, not as if a rabbit or other varmint is eating it, but maybe a bug or fungus. Also, some of the flowers, especially the marigolds it seems are almost disentagrating like the leaves. What causes this and how do I end it? I am worried I will lose all the money I have invested in these flowers!
Answers:
Sounds like inchworms (a type of caterpillar). You can spray or dust them with a bug killer like Sevin. If you want a more organic solution go to your favorite L&G Center and ask for something with Bt in it. It causes a disease only in the caterpillars and is hamless to people and mammals and other animals.
Spray them throughly with water with a few drops of dish detergent in it. You have insects damaging your flowers. Trim off the worst of damage so the plants have the strength to keep growing. Good luck
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