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Green Aphid on a leaf. What are Aphids? Aphids are tiny sap-sucking insects that feed on new plant growth. While a single aphid may not seem like a big deal, these pests reproduce incredibly quickly and can turn into a full-blown infestation before you know it. Most aphids are small, soft-bodied insects that cluster together on tender stems, flower buds, and the undersides of leaves. They come in a variety of colors, including green, black, yellow, white, and even pink. Aphids feed by...

Pink rose bloom. Roses are my favorite flower to grow, especially on my south-facing patio where they thrive in the sunshine. But there was a period when my rose bushes stopped blooming, and I couldn't figure out why. I thought I was deadheading correctly by making a 45-degree cut above a leaf node. What I didn't realize was that proper deadheading involves a lot more than a quick snip. The location of your cut, the health of the stem, and even the time of year can all affect how your rose...

So it was my birthday last Saturday and, of course, I received quite a few plants. One of them was a beautiful Mandevilla for my patio garden. I was so excited to watch it climb up its trellis and add a bright pop of color to my apartment patio… until I noticed some tiny hitchhikers on the leaves. Naturally, I panicked. The last thing I want is for pests to spread through my patio garden and potentially make their way into my indoor houseplant collection. So I immediately started researching...