Roses are an excellent addition to any garden, as there are many varieties and colors available. Unfortunately, gardeners are the only ones attracted to this stunning flower. Aphids are among the most ...

Have you ever used a rose petal and lavender cleaning spray before? A floral cleaner works so well as a cleaning spray, I had to share this easy DIY recipe with you! Ditch harsh chemical cleaners and ...

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10:40, Wed, May 28, 2025 Updated: 10:43, Wed, May 28, 2025 Garden roses attract aphids because the plant offers the pest a source of food in the form of sugary sap. Aphids, like many insects, feed on ...

People love roses, and roses are among the more commonly planted shrubs in our landscapes. Tough, reliable landscape roses are generally incorporated right into landscape beds like any other shrub.

California’s drought has created new playbooks for landscaping and gardening in the Southland, and rose care is no exception. We turned to Tom Carruth — rose curator at Huntington Library, Art ...

As a gardening educator, one of my biggest challenges is to get people to do the right thing at the right time. Take planting roses, for instance. Nurseries generally get in their new roses in January ...

If you garden at the Shore, you're already familiar with the challenges -- thin, sandy soil, salt-laden breezes and hot, unbuffered sun narrow the planting choices. It may seem counter-intuitive to ...