Growing Roses Has Never Been Easier by Lance Walheim, Bayer Advanced” Garden Expert (NAPSA)—Roses bring a classic beauty to any garden. And thanks to the new heartier varieties of roses on the market, they have never been easier to grow. But even the best rose gardeners can run into insect problems: Aphids: Small, pear-shaped insects that congregate on new leaves and flower buds, sucking plant juices, leading to plant damage and distorted growth. They come in many colors and secrete a sticky, sugary substance called honeydew that turns black as it becomes infected with sooty mold. * Beetles: Japanese beetles, June beetles and rose chafers are serious pests of roses. They chew holes in the petals and skeletonize cy leaves. * Rose Midge: If the flowers don’t open properly but the rest of the plant is healthy, it may be rose midge. This nearly invisible insect scraps new growth, particularly flower buds, causing them to shrivel and turn black. Spider Mites: You can hardly see the culprit but you can definitely see the damage. Spider mites suck plant juices from rose leaves causing them to turn yellowish with a silvery sheen and often drop off. They thrive in hot, dry weather. Thrips: Thrips feed on rose petals causing them to be deformed and discolored. Buds often fail to open properly. If you recognize your pest from this list, not to worry. Bayer Advanced” has a solution that can Even the best rose gardeners can run into insect problems. Now they won’t have to dig too far for a solution. combatall of these pest problems in one application. Bayer Advanced Garden” 2-in-1 Systemic Rose & Flower Care feeds and protects your roses and flowers from insects in just one step. Apply every six weeks to your roses and all your flowers to see the results. For a more immediate solution, gardeners might try Bayer Advanced Garden” Rose & Flower Insect Killer, which offers up to 30-day insect protection with a single application. You can learn more about caring for your lawn and garden and about discounts on various products by visiting www.bayerad vanced.com or by calling 1-877BAYERAG. Bayer Advanced" Garden Expert Lance Walheim has authored or contributed to more than 30 gardening books including Roses for Dummies, Lawn Care for Dummies, Landscaping for Dummies and Vegetable Gardening for Dummies.
