Rose

Are roses invasive?

And in Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, multiflora rose is considered an invasive species. For the everyday gardener in the U. S, this means that multiflora rose is a plant to be aware of and to avoid cultivating. Multiflora rose was not always considered a nuisance. One idea is that roses are not invasive, but …

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What rose saw?

The large rose sawfly ( Arge ochropus) is a member of the family Argidae. Native to Eurasia, this garden pest has been introduced to eastern Canada and the northeastern United States. To the untrained eye, the insect can look like a fly from certain angles, but it is actually a wasp relative. So, what do …

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Do roses have a scent?

The rose flower has a vast range of smells, many of which are the result of floral breeding during the last century. The spectrum of fragrance spans from delightful to unpleasant, including notes such as boxwoods, green tea, honey, vine, moss, fruit, and many other flowers. Scents in roses come from over 300 compounds. While …

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