Cut out damaged buds to disrupt pests’ life cycle. Fungal control: Remove rust- and black-spot-infested leaves, and blooms with botrytis. Water: Add extra water during Santa Ana conditions.

Tatil doesn’t sell the laser-cut leaves, but enterprising business owners who don’t mind spending lots of cash on business cards that quickly fall apart could copy the idea.

Q: I never see any insects on my rose bushes, but find damage to the leaves as pictured, with neat circular cut-outs. I've tried a systemic insecticide, and it doesn't deter whatever is munching ...