Our roses are gearing up to bloom after a winter of rest. But while we patiently wait for flower heads to burst open, aphids may already be gathering on the buds. Known for feeding on rose sap, aphids ...

Are your garden plants stunted, shriveled, yellowing, or curling at the leaves, despite your best efforts to keep them alive? Check the undersides of the leaves, and you might find the culprit: large ...

Albuquerque garden expert explains how to safely use neem oil and ladybug larvae to control aphids without harming your yard.

Gardeners on social media are buzzing about the pesky aphid problem that tends to wreak havoc on our beloved roses in the summertime, sucking sap and causing all sorts of unsightly issues. But worry ...

Scout for aphids on fruit trees at least twice a week. The first place to check is on the undersides of leaves at the ends of twigs and branches. Aphid feeding can cause leaves to curl or twist. It ...

Q: I have a couple of old sad rose bushes in the front yard, west-facing right against the house, that are driving me MAD. I noticed aphids on both in mid-February and did what you’ve always suggested ...

Q: Each year the late summer bloom cycle of our roses-of-Sharon is ruined by small white insects and black mold. What is this, and how can we save the blooms? A: The black mold is sooty mold, the same ...

CORVALLIS – Mild winter weather will most likely coax roses into bloom early, which means dealing with the usual diseases and pests earlier, too. When it comes to one of the country’s most popular ...

Known for feeding on rose sap, aphids are a minor pest that can cause curled leaves, distorted buds and sticky residue that coats the leaves. They rarely kill established plants, but heavy aphid ...