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Rose gardeners often notice sudden soil disturbances in their beds and worry about damage to roots, irrigation lines, or carefully amended soil. Two underground mammals—moles and gophers—are commonly blamed, but they behave very differently. Correct identification is essential, because management strategies that work for one are often ineffective for the…

Hot Cocoa stands out for its unusual, smoky coloration—an earthy blend of rust, cinnamon, and deep red that deepens in cool weather. The flowers are borne in clusters, giving the plant a rich, glowing presence unlike traditional reds or pinks. This floribunda has a compact, bushy habit with good disease…

Deer got you down?  Silently tiptoeing through the garden and munching your prize-winning roses can be frustrating and difficult to manage. As housing and commercial development squeeze these graceful marauders out of their native habitat, they’re likely to show up anywhere there’s vegetation and water – and that just may…

Touch of Class lives up to its name with refined, exhibition-quality blooms. The flowers open in classic hybrid tea form, blending warm coral-pink with hints of apricot and gold. They are long-lasting both on the plant and in arrangements. The plant grows upright and balanced, with glossy green foliage that…

Leafcutter bees (Megachilidae) are frequent visitors to rose gardens, and for rosarians they often inspire mixed feelings. Their signature damage—smooth, half-moon cuts taken from the edges of rose leaves—can look startling, especially on carefully groomed shrubs or exhibition plants. Yet these same insects play an important and often underappreciated role…