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.

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 ...

Spring through early summer is bee swarm season, although a colony can split at other times. If you find a dense swarm of bees out in the open like this, don't panic. It's just a temporary stop on ...

Aphids are a familiar sight in the garden, sucking the juices out of your rose bushes. Luckily, so are ladybugs, which prey on aphids and keep them in check. Aphids are a familiar sight in the garden, ...

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 ...

How to get ahead of this pesky pest ...

Q. How can I identify ladybug eggs and larvae? I purchased a container of ladybugs about 3 weeks ago and released them on my roses. I no longer see any ladybugs but I do see some other bugs crawling ...

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 ...

In UK gardens this March, tiny greenfly are waking on strawberries, raspberries and roses. How urgent checks now can spare ...

I have some insect problems that I would like to take care of without poisoning my family and pets with dangerous chemicals — specifically, slugs in my newly planted flowers and vegetables, worms in ...