Aphids, the sap-sucking insects that infest plants, are especially prevalent throughout the summer months. Though aphids are a food source for ladybirds and other beneficial insects, aphids damage ...

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 ...

Aphids are a common nuisance for gardeners during the summer, known for draining plants of their sap. Roses plagued by aphids can display curled leaves or be coated in a sticky residue, also known as ...

Protecting plants from insects doesn't necessarily involve the use of chemicals. Nature already provides some effective ways ...

OUR flip flop summer – with sun one minute and downpours the next – can make it hard to know what to expect. And the conditions also make it a nightmare in other respects – it’s perfect for garden ...