In a perfect world, a rose garden would have no pests. This is wishful thinking and is never going to happen. So, the second-best option in a rose garden is that the pests be easy to spot. “Plain view ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pink roses Roses look beautiful, smell fantastic, and come in a plethora of sizes and colors, it is no surprise that they are ...

For unwelcome garden visitors, go with good horticultural practices — a safe, sustainable approach known as Integrated Pest Management, which addresses the problem while keeping the plants healthy In ...

Rose pests arrive early, about the end of April, when we are occupied with planning our gardens. By that time thrips and ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Rose diseases commonly encountered in the St. Louis area include black spot, powdery mildew and rose rosette. Black spot is ...

CHICAGO — On this edition of Weekend Gardening, Tim Joyce dives right into the mailbag and answers some viewer questions on insects eating rose bush leaves, and how to properly use vinegar to combat ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

Red roses growing on a rose bush - Eva-katalin/Getty Images Roses are a beautiful staple of many gardens. While growing roses isn't necessarily difficult, it does take quite a bit of attention and ...

Last week, state master gardener coordinator Leslie Alexander reminded us that well-tended roses are less susceptible to insect attack. Before they become a problem, know the insects that are likely ...

As spring swings into gear, it's prime time to start gardening, and those with rose bushes have a nifty trick up their sleeves for keeping them in tip-top shape. With the arrival of warmth and ...