Les asks: What causes the notching on new rhododendron leaves? It doesn’t seem to harm the shrub but sure appears unsightly the rest of the year. I was so enamored with the colorful blossoms that I ...

Q My rhododendrons have been ruined again this year by weevils chomping the leaves. My neighbour’s rhodos are never touched. I don’t understand why they target mine and not theirs. SW Weevils are one ...

I have a hybrid rhododendron in a pot. It has been growing in the pot for three to four years, but unfortunately it now appears to be dying. The leaves are looking pale and are starting to curl up and ...

Q: Something is notching the leaves on my Rhododendron. What is it and how should I deal with it, without resorting to chemicals? A: I am sure that you have weevils, little beetles with long snouts ...

Rhododendrons are generally immune to most insect pests, the concentration of toxic substances in their leaves is so great that most insects avoid eating them. Aphids will feed on the young leaves ...

My lovely compact rhododendron is being attacked by weevils, and despite my going out at dusk and catching quite a few of these horrible pests, the damage continues. How can I kill the larvae, which I ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. - Rhododendrons say spring as loudly as football says fall. Both have fervent fans and enemies staring them down. The teams that feed on rhododendrons - called black root weevils - are ...

In addition to the big shrubs we know as Rhododendrons with their sturdy presence and voluptuous flowers, there are other less well-known Rhododendrons in the genus. These can extend the performance ...

CORVALLIS — Rhododendrons say spring as loudly as football says fall. Both have fervent fans and enemies staring them down. The teams that feed on rhododendrons — called black root weevils — are tiny ...