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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

It’s early spring and our roses have taken the stage. They are adorning our gardens with their big, breathtaking blooms. Spoiler alert … anxiety will soon challenge our peaceful bliss, because where ...

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 ...