They will kill the pest but also harm beneficial insects ... there are steps you can take to save a rose that is underperforming. Aphids on roses are common pests – there is even a species ...

Cultural tip: Avoid overfertilizing roses with water-soluble, nitrogen-based fertilizers, which prompts overgrowth of ...

As for diseases, the best strategy is to start with disease-resistant cultivars. “Buy ‘fisherman roses,’” Pscheidt said. “The types that you can plant and then go fishing. Breeders are always coming ...