If your roses are starting to bud, take a close look—because that’s usually when aphids show up. 🌹 Aphids love new growth because the tissue is soft and full of sugary plant sap, which makes it the easiest place for them to feed. The easiest fix? Use a strong spray from your hose and knock them off the buds, stems, and undersides of leaves. It’s one of the simplest organic pest control tricks for roses, and it works surprisingly well if you do it consistently. Hint: this trick works on other flowers with aphids too, like dahlias, zinnias, snapdragons, sweet peas, and many garden perennials. If you can’t spray every day, I also have a favorite organic insecticide that works great for roses and other garden flowers. Comment SHOP and I’ll send you the link. Follow for beginner gardening tips, rose care, and cozy home garden inspiration to help you create a home that feels like you and sparks joy.