The strong scents of these blooms will deter aphids from destroying roses if you position them in close proximity ...

Well, while I used to believe aphids were the enemy, I now leave the little sap-suckers alone. And, you know what? I'm fine. My roses are fine. Everyone's fine. When I moved into my first home and ...

A classic rose is a staple of many gardens. Their soft, fluffy petals can make any garden look romantic, but unfortunately, ...

If you want to keep roses safe from slugs and aphids without spraying them with pesticide chemicals, then you can grow one simple plant known for its anti-fungal properties.

Bare-root plants are a cost-effective and environmentally-friendly (no plastic pots!) way to establish new roses. Bare-root ...

They’re beautiful, symbolic and have been immortalized in poems and songs, but even seasoned gardeners can express ...

Whether you want to get rid of aphids on roses or a natural way to stop whiteflies on veg crops, nasturtiums can tempt unwanted pests away from more valuable plants. Using nasturtiums as ...

2) “Some reddish-brown bug is covering the stems of my roses and there are small, black spots on the leaves.” Aphids on roses Tons of aphids on rose stems The roses are covered with aphids ...

But one thing that can quickly destroy your roses is aphids. Aphids are sap-sucking insects which can converge on rose bushes and harm them by weakening their growth and causing deformed flowers ...