Aphids are harmful to roses, and a wide range of other popular garden plants, for many reasons. First, aphids snack on the ...

A fertilizer with high nitrogen content can cause plants to be more susceptible to aphid infestations ... Question: I purchased a John Cabot climbing rose about five years ago.

Make sure the ground is clear of debris, such as leaves, and apply the mulch around the base of the rose in a thick layer of around five to 10cm. Well-rotted manure, soil improver, leaf mould or ...