rose chafer - a common metallic green European beetle: larvae feed on plant roots and adults on leaves and flowers of e.g. roses Cetonia aurata, rose beetle scarabaean, scarabaeid, scarabaeid beetle - any of numerous species of stout-bodied beetles having heads with horny spikes Cetonia, gen...
Thrips (Anaphothrips obscures) are tiny insects withfringed wings that feed on rose petals with their sucking mouth parts. Measuring less than 1/16 inches long, these pests damage rose foliage and blooms, causing the leaves to appear yellow and petals to turn brown at the edges. Although sm...
Mulch rose of Sharon shrubs before heavy frosts hit the growing area. Remove any dead or diseased stems and branches while mulching. Also remove any starts growing at the base of the shrub to keep the bush from becoming invasive. These starts may be transplanted to other areas of the landsca...
While visiting during fall is a treat due to its fabulous foliage, spring and summer are equally rewarding as all kinds of colorful flowers are in bloom. 16. Portland Farmers Market As the city is located in one of the most fertile agricultural areas in the country, no visit can ever be...
leaves a little hole in the hip that serves as ventilation for the drying process. Leave them single layered in a basket or paper bag in a dry room with good airflow. Keep them out of direct sunlight. Move them around every day and wait until they are completely dry before placing them...
Some of my Scarlet Runner beans began looking sickly, which is unusual because I've had good luck growing them. The Dragon Tongue beans also had trouble really taking off. But luckily,The Royal Burgundy bush beansexceeded my expectations! I really love how the vibrant color stands out against...
The sparse leaves of the sickly rose are mottled and yellow as if all its energy is spent on the single bud weighing down its one stubby cane. The tightly-wound petals of the assassin rose are black as night and deadlier than nightshade. It is close to blooming. ...
It apparently worked as they were spotted getting intimate during an outing in Los Angeles in January of this year. However, the reconciliation seemingly didn't last long as they have never been seen together again. As for Cher, she was married twice, toSonny Bonofrom 1964 until 1975, and...
Rose mosaic disease (RMD), showing mosaic, line patterns and ringspots on leaves, is a common rose disease caused by the complex infection of various viruses. Due to pests and diseases, the rose planting area in Taiwan has been decreasing since 2008; however, no rose virus disease has been...
Rose mosaic disease (RMD), showing mosaic, line patterns and ringspots on leaves, is a common rose disease caused by the complex infection of various viruses. Due to pests and diseases, the rose planting area in Taiwan has been decreasing since 2008; however, no rose virus disease has been...