Raised beds make it easy to build a frame around your existing garden area, increasing the height and depth of the available planting space. With raised beds, you can take advantage of small or large spaces and increase what you are able to grow. They also make gardening easier because they are raised to a better working height for planting and general gardening tasks. What are the benefits of raised beds? With a raised bed,…
Roses are known for their stunning and often scented flowering displays, as long as they aren’t being attacked. But, as is the case with all plants, there is a risk of damage from pests, with aphids being the main culprit. This is not a reason to remove your existing roses or avoid planting them, but it is nevertheless important to understand the common rose pests that attack roses, how to spot the early signs before…
Roses are very popular plants to have in any garden and are often scented. So much effort goes into maintaining them, such as spraying with fungicides in spring, undertaking the correct pruning methods and general care. But what happens when you notice caterpillars on your roses? For starters, these caterpillars are often the larvae of a common pest: the rose sawfly. What are rose sawflies? They are called sawflies because they take on the appearance…
